Then i flipped it over and did the same thing to the back of the composition book. I just got a chance to watch your video and see that you actually made the book. Tutorial how to make a composition book cover totally. Last august, our local fred meyer had them on sale for 25 cents apiece for backtoschool, and k and i laid in a stock to get us well into our old age.
With this tutorial we are providing some example images you may. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. How to transform a composition notebook into a stylish. Now, spread the extra strength glue all over the front of your notebook. Diy mini composition notebook and cover no laminator needed. Diy notebook cover with pockets sewing tutorial youtube. Make a unique journal or notebook that suits your style with this diy composition book cover tutorial. I have done a few before as gifts and people love them. Diy altering a composition notebook to recipe book part 1 of 3 duration. Easy diy craft tutorial idea that makes a great handmade gift. But for some reason no matter how many i make or buy for that matter, i can never find a notebook when i need it.
Now you have a completed cover with pen holder, pockets, and page makers. Cut a v at the top and bottom of the book in the middle, right at the spine, then fold the edges in to the inside cover of the notebook. Selfadhesive pink contact paper was perfect for covering my composition book in a durable, pale pink finish. Cover a composition notebook the crafty blog stalker. How to cover a composition notebook the crafty blog stalker. How to make fabric book covers learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. Even the process of creating this book cover will let you cut down on that fabric scrap pile thats been building up for far too long. Altered composition book great idea for closure just tie up the ribbons. Start at one side and slowly smooth the paper onto the cover. It is quilted and comes with and without the label design.
She is a total pro at covering and embellishing notebooks. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. Make an easy composition notebook cover with this tutorial by. Flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. At the grocery store we saw composition notebooks for fifty cents apiece. When gluing the paper to your composition book, you can do this a few different ways. Today im excited to launch a series of posts called bookbinding university. Place one of your cut out cover pieces over the top of the journal, leaving as close the. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook.
After your composition book is covered, cover the uneven tape edge with coordinating ribbon using hot glue to adhere it along the edge. Have you ever shopped for new school supplies and left empty handed because nothing quite fits your personal style. If you make your layer too thick, it will soak into the cover of the composition book and warp the cover. Diy composition book cover if youre a teenage you most likely go to school and you most likely have one or a dozen notebooks and journals. You could make your own composition books for anything with or without lines, different color papers, etc. See more ideas about journal covers, paper crafts and altered composition books. Apr 18, 2017 after your composition book is covered, cover the uneven tape edge with coordinating ribbon using hot glue to adhere it along the edge. Faux leather i chose chocolate chip, coral, turquoise and gold fold over elastic i used gold dot and printed arrows sewing supplies, including machine, thread, matte tape and pinking. Ive made diy notebooks here and its resulted in what felt like an infinite number of places to jot down notes or sketch out ideas. Today, joy hunt from the cafe scholar will be sharing how to make diy composition notebook covers. Diy note book cover with pockets sewing tutorial this tutorial is catered to a standard composition notebook but can be altered to fit any size note books three pockets to sto. We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige. I thought this would be a pretty little gift that any momma could easily keep in reach and use to jot down all those precious baby notes that they may want to remember when the.
Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Jan 16, 2020 learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. Since i was making these duck tape covered composition books personalized for my daughter, i used my silhouette cameo to cut out letters to adhere on the the font of the books for her classes. Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below. The length of the panel is the same length as the book. Do this slowly so you make sure there arent any air bubbles. Jul 12, 2011 diy ipad cover from composition notebook a tutorial july 12, 2011 by ashley hackshaw we recently bought a new ipad 2 for work and i was floored at the prices of coversi just couldnt bring myself to spend that much. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. This quick and easy project is a great way to personalize a journal for yourself or a friend. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. Carefully peel off the backing from the contact paper and apply to the cover of the composition book. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer.
Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Sep 02, 2010 flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. It covers up the math tables and writing that the composition book has. Altered composition book i made a bunch of these for family and friends and they. How to make diy composition notebook covers be a better mom.
Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. On her blog, home crafts by ali, she likes to share her sewing, painting, recipes, decor projects, and landscape photography. Jul 28, 2016 today im excited to share with you a tutorial to make these diy hogwarts house notebooks as a part of the happy harry potter series at rae gun ramblings. Adult sewing, fabric, gift ideas, home decor sewing, sewing, tutorials for some reason i cannot quite put my finger on, we are having quite the babysplosion this august and september around these parts, its raining babies i tell you. These fabric book covers are very nice gifts that are easy to customize and fun to sew. Those dimensions are the size of the book, and to that, add a 12. This school year we aim to help inspire those of you seeking creative outlets and end your feelings of helplessness amidst the unor. Pretty handy girl a diy blog empowering you to complete. Joy has some great ideas that your kids will love and make their notebooks unique. Duck tape covered composition books a diy craft blog. Thread a needle through the middle hole, working from the inside of the folded paper to the outside of the cover. New diy art journal cover composition notebooks ideas composition. Diy composition notebooks are one of my favorite projects because they are so. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers.
Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial. Take your long tube and mark the middle, pin the middle at the chalk mark and sew a straight stitch across the tube to connect it to the cover. Jul 15, 20 a couple of weeks ago i prettied up a storebought composition book. Printable composition book covers diy notebook cover.
A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. Measure, cut and adhere paper to the inside covers. I came up with a fun little gift for a few of the mommas that i thought i would share with you today. Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from composition books or other hardcover note books. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the.
Or create a cover for a much loved and read inspirational book. This madeover composition notebook can be a daily journal, an exercise or food log, a gratitude journal, a study journal, a quote book, or anything you would like it to be. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. In anticipation of having a baby at the end of july, ive been trying to plan a few outdoor adventures with the kiddos before the baby comes. Choose the sheet of paper that will cover the front of the notebook and match. With the gluecovered paper, line up the corner of the paper with the corner. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. Diy journal out of composition notebook altered composition. Place one of your cut out cover pieces over the top of the journal, leaving as close the same amount hanging off the top and bottom as you can. I just wanted to stop by and let you know that i mentioned you in my blog tonight and linked it back to you so. The smooth your fabric over the front of the notebook.
This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection. Learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. How to alter a composition book home crafts by ali. Diy fabric cover notebook crafty diy, diy and crafts. See more ideas about altered composition books, composition book, altered. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. How to make diy composition notebook covers be a better. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. This post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Designer and maker extraordinaire ceri staziker stops by the blog today to show us how to make custom, personalized notebook covers so your kid can feel like the coolest in the room on day one. Diy composition notebooks are one of my favorite projects because they are so doggone easy to make.
I put a piece of wax paper between my cover and the pages. Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in. How to alter a composition book a diy craft blog sharing. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. A diy blog empowering you to complete your own project.
Sewing projects learn to sew a simple, reusable composition book cover. Learn tips and techniques, from beauty and the stampers jean piersanti. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. Tutorial how to make a composition book cover, a diy craft post from the blog totally tutorials on bloglovin. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Go back to school in style by turning a plain composition notebook into this magical unicorn notebook. Hot glue ribbon along the side of the book to cover the papers edge. This is an in the hoop project that is completed in 3 quick hoopings. Jan 08, 2019 if youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Jul 28, 2017 do they like to add pictures and cute designs on all the covers.
Next, measure for the inner panels that form the pockets that hold the cover on the book. Diy altering a compostion notebook to a recipe book part two duration. I use my own composition book for storing business information, blog post. I love the timeless look of leather, and these are super easy to sew up. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. How to make a personalized notebook cover for back to school. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from c learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. Composition notebooks cricut blog diy covering for a comp book. Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. You might even have some personal notebooks at home if youre into journaling. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun.
Jul 05, 2019 diy composition book cover if youre a teenage you most likely go to school and you most likely have one or a dozen notebooks and journals. A creative diy notebook cover can be customized for your taste and style. Squeeze glue on the cover of the notebook brush the glue into a thin layer with a foam brush trim off. Book cover diy homemade journal scrapbook paper ideas for 2019 this composition notebook is so overly nicely decorated. I like to cut a piece of plain cardstock and use mod podge it to the inside cover of the notebook. Love letter diy gift card envelope free sewing pattern. To calculate the width of one inner panel, subtract 1. Next, use the glue stick to cover the scrapbook paper. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Diy ipad cover from composition notebook a tutorial july 12, 2011 by ashley hackshaw we recently bought a new ipad 2 for work and i was floored at the prices of coversi just couldnt bring myself to spend that much. Ive even included a free printable of each of the notebook covers for you. Theyre all just fine so when you pick up a new composition notebook, you can totally leave the cover alone. One for the cover and back side of 23 of the composition book, and one to wrap on the front and continue onto of the back. For colonial day at school, we learned the pamphlet stitch, an easy bookbinding technique.
Jan 25, 2010 first get you a boring looking composition book measure your composition book. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather composition book cover fits standard 9. Inexpensive, easy unicorn composition notebook tutorial. Its amy from ameroonie designs here again and i am so excited to share with you these fun faux leather book covers. They designed this awesome notebook cover exclusively for dear stella, and were offering it as a free pattern download. A couple of weeks ago i prettied up a storebought composition book. Composition notebooks cricut blog diy covering for a comp. This is an easy tutorial for sewing a notebook cover. While many books may have the size dimensions printed on. Tutorial and pattern for composition notebook cover not a finished product this is a pdf download make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. Melissa mortenson is the author of the polka dot chair blog which has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal.
This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Trr blog friends, youve got to check out some of amys other projects. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares.