Making cloth book cover

Add an elastic band to fasten the book and ensure it is closed and tuck away neatly. Place the book on the fabric cover and fold the pressed seams over to put the cover in place. Use a document cleaning pad to remove pencil marks, smudges and grime from any type of fabric book cover. With this fabric cover, your books will stay protected from the. Its the easiest tutorial i stumbled upon and now im sharing it with you. Diy checkbook cover tutorial swoon sewing patterns.

Four coordinating fat quarters of cotton quilt fabric 9inch ribbon for a bookmark 12 yard cotton batting 1 package extrawide, doublefold binding quilting spray adhesive. So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon stringgnoartscrafts best sellers. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Close your book, holding your fabric as you do to see if you have enough ease. Look in the remnant bins of your local fabric stores for suitable fabrics at bargain prices. Leather is a bonded leather, which is made of 100% cowhide leather fibers, making it an attractive and durable material for a book cover. Dec 23, 20 i am making my wheat paste in a different method, using an archival wheat paste powder from the art store and water, but it seems to work fine. So long as the materials used are of archival quality ie. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Fabric checkbook covers are super easy to sew with these stepbystep instructions. And, of course, the main benefit of making your own book cover is being able to customize it to the size of your book. If you chose a brightlyflowered book as i did and wanted to cover it with lightcolored fabric, youll still. Its great for those who need to be creative with their covers for school books.

Make a front and a back cover using the remaining 8x8 backing squares. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. A fabric book cover is a fun sewing project and this tutorial will show you how to make one with pockets and handles that closes with a zipper. This traditional cover decoration can be added to our linen hardcover books. Custom leather book covers are available in several rich, dark colors. If youve been attending bookbinding university since the beginning, you already have several techniques under your belt including how to make a text block, how to make a composition notebook, how to make a hardback journal cover and perfect binding.

I prefer to use interesting books for this project ones that will surprise the people who open them. How to make your own archival book cloth by erica munoz 24 jan 20. A leather bound book is a little more expensive than our other specialty covers, but its worth it. She did end up customizing much of the book and adding a few extra pages as well. This book pattern includes all getting dressed busy book quiet book dress up and shapes. This tutorial shows you how to measure and sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted width or adjustable width flexiwidth. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Well, a few days ago i went bananas and started covering all of my thrift store and yard sale hardback books with fabric. Open the notebooks cover and gently press along the surface to make sure the fabric is lightly sticking to the cover. Your book cloth is now ready for any project your crafty heart desires. Other ideas are an appliqued title or even just a solid piece of a favorite fabric. Oct, 20 so, i finally make a video to teach you guys how to make a fabric book cover. What i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing. Learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial.

These materials were chosen in order to make an archival book cloth. If youve been attending bookbinding university since the beginning, you already have several techniques under your belt including how to make a text block, how to make a composition notebook, how to make a hardback journal cover. Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. Make a custom cover to fit a beloved book or to wrap a gift book for someone special. Available at library or book repair supply stores, horsehair brushes have soft, natural bristles that make it easy to get into crevices. Plus, textbook cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Learn how to make a soft book with these instructions. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Well talk about fabric covers, washi tape, glitter, decoupage, and more. Cut the cloth from the pattern, fit it over, and glue the part that turns under to the inside. With the book closed, measure the distance from the outer edge of one cover, around the book to the outer edge of the other cover.

If youre looking for a way to make your book stand out from the crowd, try on our designer cloth book covers or custom leather book covers. Once the flaps are pinned, you need to sew along the edge of the remaining sides to create two pockets for the front and back covers. The top and bottom edges of the book will show, inside the flaps. This specific literary masterpiece is vanna whites autobiography, published in 1987.

Jan 30, 2014 check out the information below to win a free package of heatnbond ironon adhesive for this diy book cloth project since we talked about cutting corners in our last post, i thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about two book cloths and share a quick and fun diy for making book cloth. Carefully flipping the book over, while making sure the the spine keeps contact with the fabric, wrap the other side of the fabric around the front of the book. Scripture book cover tutorial minus tabs for school book covers terrific tutorial to make fabric book bible covers tutorial on how to make fabric book covers with a magnetic snap. A fabric checkbook cover is one of my favorite sewing projects to make. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. Half the cuteness is in the fabric choice, of course, but i like the thick closure too. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. It makes a perfect bible cover and will work for any other special books that someone carries often. Fabric book cover tutorial book cover diy, fabric book. Say farewell to your boring notebook cover that looks just like everyone elses. Of course i dont remember until we get there and oh crap. Today we have monica from its just sewing sharing a free tutorial to create a fabric binder cover you can also use it as a book cover.

Whether youre wanting to make a cover for a much loved book that is getting a little worn from being read over and over again or to protect a favorite inspirational book, this basic tutorial can be used to make a fabric cover for them. Sew around the edges with a quarter inch seam allowance, leaving a half inch hole. This is an easy tutorial for sewing a notebook cover. This is a howto tutorial to sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted end or adjustable end. Bible cover tutorial bible covers, bible bag, sewing. Jan 11, 2011 however, for many projects, the old paste method of making bookcloth doesnt have to be used. Cover a book, wrap a gift, or decorate a photo box.

The fabric book cover needs 2 flaps or pockets at both left and right sides to fit in the plastic covers of the book, thus, add 3. Squeeze the pad to release cleaning powder onto the book s surface, and begin to gently scrub. Quilted book cover tutorial steps this is a really easy project that is great for using up those small scraps that you cant bear to throw away. Apr 18, 2017 available at library or book repair supply stores, horsehair brushes have soft, natural bristles that make it easy to get into crevices. This is a great back to school project to beautify and protect all your books and binders. Or how about turning a purse into a padded camera bag or maybe you want to whip up a few stuffed fabric turtles. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Fabric checkbook cover with duplicate check divider. I made a rainbow for the front and embroidered a message on the back. Dust jackets were introduced near the end of the nineteenth century, and by the 1920s the jackets were decorated far more. While our regular book covers are printed in fullcolor and look great, these new designer covers add a look of old world richness to any book. Felt is a strong and durable fabric to use for a book cover. How to make a fabric binder cover the polka dot chair.

Plus, a book cover can be an excellent project for using up fabric scraps from your scrap bin. Fabric book covers are awesome gifts because they can be personalized to the tastes of each individual. And when theyre school books, they are most often owned by many people over the years. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered in this article. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book in a different size. And theres even a book cover designed with a carrying handle. Cut the cloth longer than the measurement when the book is open. Fold the fabric to as long as 3 times of the length of your book. When measuring width take the total width of the book when kept open on the cover including the middle part ie. Youll need to cut two pieces of fabric, one for the inside front cover and one for the inside back cover. Everyone has shared such unique and creative projects. Book cloth was invented in the early 1820s, and rapidly superseded other materials. Just a light even coat on the outside of the notebook will do.

How to make a personalized notebook cover for back to school. Im making one for a textbook, but you can use in on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Doing this will give you the flexibility to use the space between the fabric and the book cover to store papers. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Pin each edge as markers, use a hot iron and press, the crease will help you to match up the edges when you need to sew it down.

In a previous video i showed how i made a fabric notebook cover, and mentioned that you could add battingwadding. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out. Oct 25, 2018 im going to show you how to make a fabric book cover that you can adjust to cover any size book. Jan 29, 2019 your book cloth can now be cut to size and glued to the surface of your journal cover or book. Buy products related to fabric book panels and see what customers say about fabric book panels on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. I spend most of my time making memory tshirt quilts for clients and i just finished one yesterday. How to sew an easy fabric checkbook cover jmb handmade.

Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Jul 29, 20 a little over a year ago i shared the fabric covered book i made to put in our guest bathroom to class the joint up a bit. The remaining paper strips will be easy to remove with a cloth and warm water. The first thing you need to make fabric book covers is obviously the fabric its the perfect thing for a fabric remnant thats not big enough for making a pillow but you love enough to put on display. Our team of awesome designers have worked hard to create quality layouts which will help your book look professional and sell out.

Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. Im a doodler at heart you should have seen my high school notebooks. Do be careful about your book fabric selection, and make sure they match, or are complementary. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, you can sew a simple fabric book cover. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. Use this book cover to dress up a paperback novel or any other book. If you can, use wool felt in preference to synthetic felt mixes, as its a lot easier to work with.

Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. I still have to carry my checkbook for that whopping one time a month i have to write a check to preschool. Put your sewing skills to good use and make this special soft book for a toddler in your life. Its the perfect project to transition from summer to back to school. Normally the brown paper came from the paper bags our groceries came home in. How to make a fabric book cover in 3 minutes japanese style. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book. This is not only great for journals but also for books.

So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. Aug 03, 2015 supplies for making fabric book covers. This sounds complicated but just remember that when you have pieced your fabric together it. Making bookcloth for bookbinding heatbonded method. I jumped on the bible journaling bandwagon about a year ago. You wont need to spend hundreds hiring a designer when you create your own awesome cover in canvas book cover maker. Highest quality paperbacked fabric is made of fine weave, acidfree, 100% rayon. Are you ready for a super fun and super easy way to make a book cover i cant get over how easy it was to create a cover for my journaling bible. Zipped fabric book cover with handles the spruce make. You will need a clean, flat surface to work on like a desk or the kitchen table. Dec 02, 20 turn the cover right sides out and place the book inside the cover, fold the edges over the book.

But making your own fabric book cover can get a little confusing sometimes. Lets do a little maths to calculate the actual fabric size that needed for sewing up the fabric book cover. Canvas collection of book cover layouts is the best on the web. You can also follow the written instructions for this project.

There are only 3 more projects still to come in our summer sewing series and i must say that i will be sad to see it end. Well good thing i carry my checks in my super cute checkbook cover. We have the best selection of panels for cloth books. Blind embossing is the same process, but without the foil. If you do not want to paste or glue the cloth to the outside, a straight strip of cloth may be used, making pockets at each end to slip into. My oldest son, almost 18 asked if i could make his girlfriend a little something too. Then lay out your cover fabric right side up and fold over your flaps. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Check out our guide on how to make a junk journal or learn how to make a junk journal cover before you get started with making book cloth.

This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Cut the width of piece of fabric for the inside cover narrower than the inside cover itself. Put the back cover face up, top with the front cover face down. After waiting a few seconds, place and gently press the outside cover in the middle of the fabric.

Mar 03, 2020 use a colorful piece of felt to make a book cover. Great childrens fabric panels including nursery rhymes, farm animals, counting books, abcs. Pin the flaps to the cover and gently remove the cover to finish sewing. Check out this fabric tissue box cover with a grommet opening. With this fun, unstructured approach to making handmade books, you will learn to make a book and how to bind a book using a whole new realm of book making supplies. Add a ribbon bookmark to mark the page of the book. A fabric book cover for your favourite book, whether it be a novel, a notebook, or a journal. Color chart note color charts represent approximations of the real color.

Add 1 12 inches to this measurement 1 inch for seam allowances and 12 inch for ease. Ceri gwen stops by for a quick tutorial on how to customize your childs books with fabric covers, just in time for the new school year. Discover the best bookbinding supplies in best sellers. Create simple nosew book covers using your favorite decorative fabrics, turning the ugliest of books into the perfect decorative accessories. See more ideas about fabric journals, fabric and fabric art. Quiet book printable pdf pattern with instructions by saraneth by lisa griffin casgl a traditional cloth quiet book, with your little ones in mind. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book c over.

Sew together pages two and nine with three and eight and pages four and seven with five and six. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your. This exhibition traces the evolution of book cover design and technology from 1830 to 1910, the heyday of cloth bindings in america. How to make cloth books you can use the tutorial with any. For her bindings she has selected a rather unusual element, which adds an ethereal feel to the finished handmade books. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. You will also need to add 2cm to the height dimensions. You wont need to spend hundreds hiring a designer when you create your own awesome cover in canvas book cover. In case youre interested in making a book for a child or grandchild, daves mom said that she ordered the i can do it cloth activity book pattern from sew baby, inc. Oct, 2011 press book firmly down, checking to make sure the fabric is smooth and securely adhered to the book cover. If i were making the cover from just one fabric, i would only need to add 2cm for the two sides. Pin flaps down and then lay your book down over the cover.

Babies cant read, but a cloth book can still function as an entertaining introduction to reading. The book cover can be customfit to any size of book, so the first step is to take three measurements. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas. Its a good cover style for kids books or for notebooks that are toted around a lot in a bag. Put the cover and back page together with page one and 10, right sides in.