Nov 05, 2011 there are a million ways to sew a quiet book cover, but this tutorial covers ha. The fabric for the cover of needs in the amount of 25 cm by 50 cm, the fabric for finishing the interior of the clutch 25 cm by 100110 cm for the pages cloth singlecolored beige 10 cm by 75 cm. Felted wool is a tricky fabric because unless it is completely felted, it will have. I used pink, since many of my pages use that color. To see how i sewed together my pages, read this post i used 3. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Diy craft projectssewing projectscraft ideasfabric craftssewing.
Let the children decorate the pages with hand prints, paint, crayons, ect. I never thought to use an old board book between the felt to make a front and back cover. Felt composition book cover how to make a felt book. With the flaps folded on the felt cover it may help to pin them, stitch along the edge with a seam allowance of. Your book cover can be fancy and finished, or just cardboard or chipboard, but you do not want to use a book with a thin paper or. To measure for a book of any size, lay your closed book onto the felt and make sure to leave 12 inch of extra felt at both the top and bottom which is where you will sew the book cover flaps closed. Pull very tightly and start gluing your fabric to the inside of the book cover once again, make sure the fabric goes far enough in that the raw edges will be covered by your canvas panels. Jul 23, 2014 this easy book cover tutorial is a easy way to get creating. Before i share the howto i thought you might like to see the finished products.
How to make a stitched felt book cover by heather valentine. Felt book covers are a great way to turn ordinary inexpensive notebooks into something lovely and they all make lovely personalised gifts, too. Since well be taking the thing on trips and such, i decided that getting a protective case for it was in order. Quiet book cover tutorial add closure and handles and resize for x pages your marketplace to buy and sell handmade items. Layer and glue the pieces of the wolf face together, and glue the wolf face to the front of the feltcovered notebook. Zippered felt pouch tutorial earlier this evening i posted a tutorial for a felt composition book cover. Felt sheet slightly larger than a4, and the sheetsublimation print with cover. Nov 29, 2011 wow miss b, your felt book cover is gorgeous i know that my miss olivia would love to make one of these. To make a felt character, draw the separate pieces on the felt. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all. If you are looking for more boredom busting ideas check out all our summer crafts and activities ideas to keep kids active and entertained this summer. It is a fun kids activity you can do for your kids that will keep kids reading all summer. Making a velvet book cover can be much easier than you might think, and it is a fabulous way to add a personal touch to books or journals. Tons of quiet book page ideas, quiet book cover tutorial, and.
Today we will be talking about how to bind a felt book and the 2 methods i use to do this. To cover a 9 34 inch x 15 inch total length of opened book composition book you will need the following. Youll need to fold the cover of the book back a bit to get it in there. Quiet books or busy books have become a rage now, a highly indemand toy, for toddlers and preschoolers.
I also run an etsy shop where i sell my patterns and the occasional finished piece. Here is the thing, with interchangeable pages you can insert and change pages as you wish. Wrap the felt around the notebook, making sure the book is centered and the flaps are the same width. Oct 25, 2018 im going to show you how to make a fabric book cover that you can adjust to cover any size book. Place the pattern on the felt and cut it out making sure you allow for the half inch and 3 inch allowance. Stephanie from imagine our life has a great step by step tutorial with photos of how to make a cover for the quiet book with. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Earlier this evening i posted a tutorial for a felt composition book cover i promised i would share a tutorial for the zippered felt pouch, and here it is. This video will show you show to make your own mini felt book. Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. A nice art idea make your own cover for your favorite book using felt. Dec 14, 2011 then, i decided that it would actually be easier to sew a cover. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all no sew.
I have wanted to make one and have been planning and pinning, but am reluctant to start, because i just am weary of the actual making of the book itself. Aug 03, 2015 the last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. Then, depending on the size of your book, you will either fold in the sides as sleeves for the cover of the book, or you can sew another smaller piece in the same color or a different color, if you are a trendsetter. I also added a couple stitches on either side of the spine in the center to hold it in place. Tutorial embroidered felt notebook cover felt cover. The height is the height of your book plus a comfort zone of about 23cm11,5inch. Lay the book on the paper strip, front cover facing you. There are a million ways to sew a quiet book cover, but this tutorial covers ha. Felt composition book cover tutorial i have been cranking out the homemade christmas gifts left and right, and i wanted to share my latest designs. Tutorial embroidered felt notebook cover we are scout. Tutorial embroidered felt notebook cover felt cover, felt diy. Add an elastic band to fasten the book and ensure it is closed and tuck away neatly. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. I have been working hard and actually getting up early in the morning to make time to complete a big project that i will be launching yes, launching and not just posting next week.
How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book. So you just use the normal cut felt that you buy at the store and sew 2 pages together. In this video, heather valentine from shares a few details of how to embellish and stitch a felt book cover. Step by step a video tutorial how to make a quiet page book with a closet with clothes and accessories. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. My first sewing diy journal cover with easy tutorial. Needle felted nook cover tutorial well, after much kicking, screaming, and digginginoftheheels, i have been dragged reluctantly onto the ereader bandwagon. Measure your composition book and cut your felt about 12 inch wider on all sides.
This nosew quiet book tutorial is for you, check out the pages in. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Aug 03, 2011 fold in half and line up the pages and edges of the cover. This tutorial shows you how to turn an ordinary and. I was going through some storage boxes the other day looking for something when i came. Felt for the cover matching felt piece for button tab coordinating felt for pages 1 or 2, depending on how many needles you have rotary cutter or scissors, pinking shears optional button matching thread and sewing machine additional felt for embellishing cover fabric glue for embellishments 1. Start sewing the shapes of your character on to the cover by pinning a layer then sewing. Repeat this for the top and bottom of the front and back. The ultimate guide about quiet books combines everything you will ever need to know in one place. How to make felt book covers craft tutorials and inspiration. How to make a quiet book for babies, a page with my closet. There are two basic ways you can bind quiet book for toddlers.
Make sure your book cover isnt folded for this step, or else youll sew the cover to the fold. Jul 06, 2017 this book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. And here you will find hundreds of diy felt crafts to help you tap into your creative side. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book in a different size. Diy personalized felt book covers for back to school. Felt diy felt crafts felt cover felt books bound book notebook covers running stitch blanket stitch sewing projects. I like to use this method for binding longer felt books and it is a little bit more booklike place eyelets in all of your pages except your front and back cover. Piggy bank quiet book page quiet books toddler this looks like a good one for instructions.
Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a felt book cover in under 180 minutes by sewing with felt, felt, and ribbon. The cover shouldnt be too tight, especially on a spiralbound book. If you like the look of my cover i made for the quiet book you can find the how to and a printable. Did you use any of that pellon stuff, or special felt from the fabric store. 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. The next picture tutorial is a page containing shoes with lace encouraging the kids to tie the shoelace themselves thus increasing motor skills and manual dexterity. Zippered felt pouch tutorial blessings overflowing. You can toss it into a bag or backpack, then pull it out whenever and wherever a. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Quiet books are made of a compressed fabric called felt and these books contain many quiet activities to entertain young children. Felt book diy how to make a quiet book tutorial youtube. The best craft bloggers are sharing fun kids crafts. Cut a piece of felt slightly larger than the cover of the composition book and use the low temperature hot glue gun to glue the felt to the outside cover of the notebook.
One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. I hope you enjoyed the video and have fun making them. So, i came up with a tutorial for a composition book cover made of felt. Fold in half and line up the pages and edges of the cover. The felt composition book cover and zippered pouch pictured below are one of four sets i made for my oldest children. I promised i would share a tutorial for the zippered felt pouch, and here it is. I put the pages in rainbow color order using the black for both the cover and back of the book. This is a reprint of a guest tutorial i did for the southern. Felt composition book cover tutorial blessings overflowing. Then, take the felt and fold it inside the front and back cover, making a 3 inch book flap.
Montessori children quiet book designer felt toy should you have a passion for arts and crafts youll will love this site. I used the brown felt to make a page with a pocket at the end of the book, to store the extra felt shapes. I will be sharing the tutorials for both in two posts. Nov 16, 2016 place pocket pieces right sides together and sew 14. This easy book cover tutorial is a easy way to get creating. Cut them out and lay them on top of each other to make sure they all fit. Some are simple with sleeves of felt or wool to hold needles, others quite elaborate with pouches and pockets to hold supplies. Tons of quiet book page ideas, quiet book cover tutorial, and free templates. Aug 28, 2012 with the flaps folded on the felt cover it may help to pin them, stitch along the edge with a seam allowance of. Add a ribbon bookmark to mark the page of the book. Check out my archives for other quiet book and felt. Thread a long needle with a double strand of embroidery thread and insert on the inside of the cover, about half an inch below the top edge of the cover and blanket stitch the spine of the book, going through all layers of felt. Cut a strip of felt to cover the spine of your book. To me, that sort of defeated the purpose of having an ereader.
The last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. How to make a woven paper journal or sketchbook cover. I like putting pen to paper and doing little sketches and jotting down quick ideas. Wow miss b, your felt book cover is gorgeous i know that my miss olivia would love to make one of these. As you scroll down, youll see that theres so much you can make out of felt. But dont exaggerate, otherwise it will be too loose. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Guest post by haifa thajudheen from paper batter banter and tutorial by esha from quiet books, canada. Mark the left and right edges of the felt front cover with pins. Its a great back to school project, but you can also use it to add color and pattern to books on a. See more ideas about felt, felt crafts and felt cover. We especially love this technique to make a gorgeous diy wedding guest book that you can keep and display for years to come. Layer and glue the pieces of the wolf face together, and glue the wolf face to the front of the felt covered notebook.
Youll need that so the book slips in easily and the bigger the comfort zone, the more books will fits into the cover. I looked at a few online and in stores, but most of the covers i saw were either terribly expensive, or they were designed to hold the reader while youre using it, with a cover that opened up like a book cover. To see how i sewed together my pages, read this post. Im going to show you how to make a fabric book cover that you can adjust to cover any size book. Remove the book and lay the felt flat on the table.
Fit the jacket to your book and turnin and pin the top and. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Take a look at my easy to follow step by step instructions on how to make a quiet book the no sew way. Sew a running stitch of perle cotton on back cover of needle book on three sides to close opening and add decorative touch. I friend asked me to make a few felt book covers, and since im trying to destash, this seemed like the perfect opportunity. My tutorial is a good beginners project with step by step instructions including how to do blanket stitch. Plus, when the notebook has been used up i can replace it easily. See more ideas about felt books, busy book and felt quiet books.