Covered Journal
MaterialsI came across this great tutorial on covering journals. I can't wait to make my own using this tutorial.
Designer: Jennifer Paganelli
1/2 yard each novelty print (journal cover) and white flannel (interlining)
1 or 2 — 1/8-yard pieces contrasting prints (band, tie)
1 or 2 — 1/8-yard pieces contrasting prints (band, tie)
Finished size: fits 7-1/2 x 9-3/4" composition book
Quantities specified for 44/45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance unless otherwise indicated.
Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.
Cut Fabrics
Cut pieces in the following order.
From cover print and from flannel, cut:
1 — 14 x 29-1/2" rectangle
1 — 14 x 29-1/2" rectangle
From contrasting prints, cut:
1 — 1-1/2 x 42" strip1 — 6 x 29-1/2" strip
1 — 1-1/2 x 42" strip1 — 6 x 29-1/2" strip
Turn right side out and press to make band.
Then fold each short edge 6-1/2" toward center to make a 14 x 15" rectangle.
Sew 2" from each long edge (Diagram 3).
2. Layer cover print and flannel 14 x 29-1/2" rectangles wrong sides together.
Position band on right side of cover print rectangle; topstitch long edges of band in place.
(See Diagram 2)
Zigzag-stitch around all edges of rectangles.
3. Turn under short edges of layered rectangles 3/4"; topstitch close to edges. Position band on right side of cover print rectangle; topstitch long edges of band in place.
(See Diagram 2)
Zigzag-stitch around all edges of rectangles.
Then fold each short edge 6-1/2" toward center to make a 14 x 15" rectangle.
Sew 2" from each long edge (Diagram 3).
4. Turn under ends 1/4" on contrasting print 1-1/2 x 42" strip (Diagram 4).
Press strip in half lengthwise with wrong side inside.
Open up fold and press under 1/4" along long edges.
Re-press strip along center fold; stitch close to both long edges to make tie.
Finish Journal CoverPress strip in half lengthwise with wrong side inside.
Open up fold and press under 1/4" along long edges.
Re-press strip along center fold; stitch close to both long edges to make tie.
No comments:
Post a Comment