Make fabric book covers

Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Half a yard of fabric you may need more or less depending on the size of the notebook. Sew the fabric together sew their corners together first. Body fabric a cut 2 7 14 x 7 pockets fabric b cut 2 6 12 x 7 fusible interfacing cut 1 6 34. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. In the tutorial monica walks you step by step through the process of creating the binder cover, she even shows you how to make your own pattern so that you can adapt the size to any book or binder that you like. A new school year is a great chance to help your kids personalities shine. Aug 26, 2016 its from heather ross latest collection and ive got a healty supply of it in my fabric stash. 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. This is not only great for journals but also for books. How to make a pretty checkbook cover sewing by moonlight. Add an additional two inches in length for each pocket, that will be created at both ends of the cover. As an option, you can choose fabric handles to be added to your gotcha covered cloth book cover. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications.

Little readersabc animal alphabet book panel 35x 44 childrens cotton fabric by henry glass. A fabric book cover for your favourite book, whether it be a novel, a notebook, or a journal. Then we covered 2 pieces of plain cardboard cut slightly larger to make the cover. Plus, a book cover can be an excellent project for using up fabric scraps from your scrap bin. And theres even a book cover designed with a carrying handle. Apply bias tape by inserting the raw fabric edge between the tapes layers. What i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing. Its great for those who need to be creative with their covers for school books, notebooks or even novels. If it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to be made. Fabric book covers are a great way to turn any size of blank book such as a hard cover journal or composition book into a beautiful gift. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Do be careful about your book fabric selection, and make sure they match, or are complementary. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book c over.

You can also follow the written instructions for this project. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. Make the flaps approximately half of the width of your book. Make sure it sells out by creating an awesome cover design. 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. For example, cover a baby book with a sweet, pastel fabric as part of a baby shower gift, or cover a newlyweds scrapbook with white fabric, ribbon and wedding bells so a. Fold the fabric in over the ends of the cover and pin on the top and bottom. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. How to make diy fabric book covers bite sized biggie. Jul 22, 2015 a new school year is a great chance to help your kids personalities shine. How to make a fabric binder cover the polka dot chair. Aug, 2014 fold the two ends where they will fold over the book ends and sew a 14 inch hem. I see the appeal, but a lot of the ones in stores dont fit my kids tastes.

Fabric bowl covers tutorial easy beginner sewing project. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see. Everyone has shared such unique and creative projects. Last, you glue the front and back page of the bound papers to the inside of the covers. My soninlaw asked for a quilted tablecloth to teach my grandson basics. With this easy tutorial for fabric book covers and your favorite fabrics, youll kill two birds with one stone. Also turns a treasured book or a new journal into a great gift. Look in the remnant bins of your local fabric stores for suitable fabrics at bargain prices. Canvas book cover maker makes designing book covers amazingly simple even for nondesigners. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. I used the flimsy, plastic cover to measure the size. Learn how to sew a fabric cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial.

Gotcha covered cloth book covers are not suitable for school textbooks or binders. Youll need a fabric for the outside and the lining and a fabric for the pockets. Use this book cover to dress up a paperback novel or any other book. Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. It is 638 inches wide and 678 inches long when opened. Aug 15, 2018 wikihow is a wiki, similar to wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are cowritten by multiple authors. Im making one for a textbook, but you can use in on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Aug 02, 2016 the covers make great gifts and were originally conceived as endofyear teacher gifts. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Youve done the hard work and created an amazing book. 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.

Not only can you make a book more personal, youll protect it from wear and tear. Fabric book covers also make beautiful additions to thoughtful gift baskets. As an example, for this a5 notebook with a measurement of 12. Those dimensions are the size of the book, and to that, add a 12. Do be careful about your bookfabric selection, and make sure they match, or are complementary. Paperback book sleeve, hardback book cover in dark grey heather 6 stretch fabric book cover, book lover gift, classic book covers sewingtheabcs. Using a zipper foot on your sewing machine, sew around outside edges. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Add some decorative items to make the cover more attractive. Next, measure for the inner panels that form the pockets that hold the cover on the book.

Its the easiest tutorial i stumbled upon and now im sharing it with you. Next, youll make the two flaps for the book covers to slip in. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. For nonbulky corners, fold the edges in like a triangle before gluing.

Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the. Create simple nosew book covers using your favorite decorative fabrics, turning the ugliest of books into the perfect decorative accessories. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. 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 see those bright flowers on the top and bottom edges.

Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. Debbie is an awardwinning seamstress and tailor who wrote sewing content for over 18 years for the spruce crafts. Now fold the fabric over again and glue so the fabric is now attached to the book. We used them for kids to make their own picture books. Determine the width of the cover, then double it, and add the width of the spine. Fold the two ends where they will fold over the book ends and sew a 14 inch hem. Once the flaps are pinned, you need to sew along the edge of the remaining sides to. 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. Cut fabric to your desired length and width, allowing for a halfinch seam allowance on all sides. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Now teresa vanhattengranath of the green bag lady shows how you can make your own custom covers at home. Learn how to make pretty fabric bowl covers to protect your food as an alternative to plastic wrap.

For larger books, you will need to tape a couple of pieces of paper together, or use something larger, even. 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. Press book firmly down, checking to make sure the fabric is smooth and securely adhered to the book cover. Lay the book out flat on the right side of the fabric and center it. While shopping with my sister and friend in the strip district, i stopped in at loom, a beautiful textile store full of highend fabrics, notions, and vintage pieces. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. The top and bottom edges of the book will show, inside the flaps. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. There should be about 4 or a little less on the sides. Cut the fabric cut out rectangular pieces from both the fabric.

Apr 23, 2020 supplies for making fabric book covers. Layer inside and outside book covers, right sides in. My kids came home from the first day of school needing. Fold 2 inches of the fabric along the breadth to make the sleeves. Put a bit of glue on it to help it adhere and to prevent fraying. The covers make great gifts and were originally conceived as endofyear teacher gifts. Be sure the right side of the fabric is together like the picture below. Oct 25, 2018 poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. Fabric book covers were new to me when my kids started school. This is a great back to school project to beautify and protect all your books and binders. Pin the flaps to the cover and gently remove the cover to finish sewing.

The easiest way to do it is to wrap a piece of paper around the book, folding in flaps inside the cover. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Its easy if you lay the book or notebook out flat and fold the fabric over the book cover. Because most of my family live 100s to s of kilometers away, and because we wont be seeing them, i wanted to get it done as soon as possible to make sure it gets to their. Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. 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.

Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. Learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial. Those with experience using a sewing machine or needle and thread can quilt assorted fabric covers, though paper covers work just as effectively. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. This makes for a quick, easy and fun little project, great for gifts or to give a bit of flare to books you might already have. Lets do a little maths to calculate the actual fabric size that needed for sewing up the fabric book cover.

How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. See more ideas about fabric book covers, fabric journals and handmade books. For example, cover a baby book with a sweet, pastel fabric as part of a baby shower gift, or cover a newlyweds scrapbook with white fabric, ribbon and wedding bells so a bride can collect memories with her new husband. All that is left to do now, is give the book cover a good press and cover a book with with your finished fabric book cover. Create a paper book cover for your bible and other books using a variety of paper materials including the standard brown paper bag or sections of old wallpaper. 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. Its the perfect project to transition from summer to back. Dec 02, 20 fabric book cover tutorial i decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy sewing cute and fun items. Aug 6, 2015 create simple nosew book covers using your favorite decorative fabrics, turning the ugliest of books into the perfect decorative accessories. Where the spine is, cut the fabric down so its flush with the edge of the spine.