how-to of the day - fabric covered notebooks - part one
The first step in creating your own fabric covered notebook is to cut the batting to the same approximate size as the cover of your notebook:
I don’t get fussy about it at this stage - an extra 1/4″ around the edges is fine.
Now take the batting off the book and lay it out onto the fabric you’re using for the cover. Use the batting as a pattern, leaving an extra two inches of fabric all the way around the batting. It should look like this:
Time to break out the spray glue!
Remember to use the glue in a well ventilated area and protect your work surface from overspray - it’s awfully messy! I like to lay the batting out, spray it with the glue and then lay the closed book on it. Wrap the batting around the cover and smooth any wrinkles out.
Repeat the same process with the fabric, spraying, wrapping and then smoothing the fabric out:
I try and avoid spraying the outer edges of the fabric - I find it’s easier to leave them as dry as possible.
Here’s what the book looks like at this point:
We’re going to let the glue set overnight - so I’ll see you tomorrow for the next steps!
all images: copyright C Findlay-Harder
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2 opinions for how-to of the day - fabric covered notebooks - part one
Carol
Jul 15, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Where is part 2?
I can’t seem to get the part two of this project anywhere.
Chloe
Jul 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm
That’s because it hasn’t been posted yet Carol :-) The rest of the tutorial is coming this week.
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