Tutorial - How to Make a Sewn Book Cover

Add ribbon as a page marker, and elastic to hold the book closed for safe travel

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"My SIL asked me to make one of these for her little boy Oliver.  She had seen them on Trade Me (NZ eBay) and wanted one to cover Olly’s Well Child Book.  These books are often called Plunket books and are used to record all your baby’s check-ups, weight and measurents from birth to 5.  This tutorial will show you how to make a basic book cover which can be adapted to fit any size book".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Composition Book Cover

Elastic closure keeps loose papers inside

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"My kids use a lot of composition books.  They use them for piano lessons, quick notes, journals and homeschool assignments.  They are they perfect size for tucking into a bag or leaving around the house so you can quickly find something to write an idea down or whatever you’d like!  The problem with composition book covers, their covers aren’t that great looking.  An easy way to cover that up is with fabric.  What’s even better is that it becomes personalized".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Laminated Book Bag

Relatively simple construction using laminated cotton

Tutorial at The Tartankiwi Blog

"Here in New Zealand, parents of primary school children are asked to provide their child with a "large waterproof velcro closing book bag."  These bags are used to protect school books from the evils of squished bananas, split yoghurt pots and whatever other perils lie at the bottom of a child's school bag.  When Rascal started school, I made her book bag rather than buying one of the yawn inducing ones that I found in the shops".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Nook Book Holder

Nook holder made from with an old book

Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog

"My daughter, whose room is stacked floor to ceiling (literally) with books, was adamantly opposed to any type of e-reader. I think it was a matter of principle, and I understand that. She had started reading some library books on her Ipod. We use Overdrive to read and/or listen to selections from our libraries. But she had mentioned that while reading books in her loft bed at night the light was too bright for her roommate. When I saw a $39 Nook deal before Christmas, I thought it would be a nice gift for her. Just something she could load some books on for those middle-of-the-night-can't-sleep reads. There was one problem, I didn't know that the basic Nook required lighting. Problem not solved. So she upgraded her Nook to one that has adjustable lighting. She didn't get one with online access, so she still needs to hook it up to her computer to transfer files to it. But she likes it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hand-bound Notebook

Easy and effective hand-bound notebook to make in an afternoon

Notebook Tutorial at A Little Touch of Crazy Blog

"The inspiration for the tutorial this week came after receiving a lovely vintage supply kit from Lisa, over at Lisa's Craft Shoppe! I mean, what idea doesn't come to mind when you open up this package. I searched around for a notebook tutorial, but ended up creating my own. Keep reading for the how-to".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Book Cover

Easy, fun and makes a great gift

Book Cover Tutorial at Stitch by Stitch Blog

"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.  Because most of my family live 100's to 1000'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 destination in time. My oldest Son, (almost 18) asked if I could make his girlfriend a little something too.  So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great.  So today I thought of showing you exactly how I made the fabric book cover".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paperback Book Cover

This cover has a built in bookmark

Book Cover Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"Summer is the time for lazy days relaxing on the beach or by a pool.  Most people, like me, like to take some reading material with them.  Actually I take my reading material with me at all times.  I have books on my iphone, ipad and kindle.  Taking those things to the beach, though, is not something I like to do.  Sand and water is not exactly good for electronics.  So I go back to bringing a good old page-turner—a real book.  This easy, no sew, book carrier has a bookmark built right in so you will never lose your place.  My book, is 5" x 8" one of the larger paperback that are so popular today".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an E-Reader Cover

Protection and personality for your e reader

E Reader Cover Tutorial at Creative Obsessions Blog

"Find a book that is just a bit larger than the device. Remove the pages from the book by cutting them out along the inner joint.Measure the inside of the cover and the spine area. Cut the two cover panels leaving about 1/8^th inch around the sides. Cut the spine panel ½ inch smaller".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Kindle Cover from a Hardcover Book

Recycle an old book



HardCover Kindle Cover Tutorial at Come Together Kids Blog

"Last month I treated myself to the new Kindle Fire and I'm loving it so far.  After it arrived, I knew I needed a case to protect my new toy,  but I wasn't about to shell out another 30 or 40 bucks just for a holder.  So, since necessity is the mother of invention, I made my own " Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Chalkboard Notebook

So fun (and not just for kids)!

Chalkboard Notebook Tutorial at Come Together Kids
"How cool is this chalkboard notebook? The cover of a regular composition book is painted with chalkboard paint that you can make in ANY color. Once dry, you can write messages with regular chalk, erase, and then write some more!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pencil and Notebook Folders

Oh how I love office supplies, especially pretty ones. Dare I say that these would be fabulous for adults too?

Pencil and Notebook Folders Tutorial at Creating My Way to Success
"A few weeks ago, I decided to make my girls some new folders to take with us out on our reef trips. They both LOVE drawing and writing, and always take paper and pens with us - which end up blowing and rolling around the boat! So I made them one each of these..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Cover for a Notebook

Fabulous! The ribbon and flower make it just that much more special.

Fabric Cover for a Notebook Tutorial at Blissfully Content
"I can remember covering my text books in grade school with brown paper to protect them from wear.
Throughout the years, my Mom and I would come up with more creative solutions like wallpaper and thick wrapping paper.
It definitely added a bit of style to otherwise drab book covers:).
I still like to cover books, and here is a fun way to spice up a typical school notebook..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Scriptures Cover

So special!

Personalized Scriptures Tutorial at This Blog is Random
"This year we are going to try hard to have family scripture study. We all have a set of scriptures except poor Mallory. I wanted to do something to make reading her scriptures special. Thus, a personalized Book of Mormon..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Cover for Mini Notebook

How cute is that? It's just a little 3x5 notebook complete with closure!

Idea Notebook Cover Tutorial at Wedding Dress Blue
"As promised, here is a way to turn plain notebooks (or very beat up ones) into something attractive, functional and…frankly, fun..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric-Covered Notebook

I love cute office supplies! This one couldn't be cuter or easier!

Fabric-Covered Notebook Tutorial at Adventures in Dressmaking
"You know, when you wander around Anthropologie, there are all those cute housewares things poking up at you and telling you how cute your house could be if you had them all?
One of those types of things are the cute journals they have, and all the office-ey things, really. Last time I was there, I remember noticing some fabric-covered notebooks, just simple lined paper or drawing paper or whatever, in different sizes..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Legal Pad Cozy

Gotta love dressed-up office supplies!

Legal Pad Cozy Tutorial at Kitty Cats and Airplanes
"I made this one for me, with pretty lace, bows, and buttons! I love it, it keeps my legal pad from getting destroyed in my purse and it makes me smile when I see it. I knew with such a simple design that it would completely customizable, and I wanted to show how it can easily be altered for different tastes and styles. So the hubs became my guinea pig! I didn't think he'd appreciate bows and lace, so after thinking it over, I decided to make him a black vinyl one to match his leather briefcase..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Notebook or Book Cover

Seems this lady shares my love of office/school supplies. Then to cover them in beautiful fabrics...Bliss, I tell ya! I'd like to cover every book and notebook I own with these! Oooh. Actually, how about covering a bunch of books and placing them on a bookshelf or table? I once saw a photo of bookshelves filled with knick knacks and books that were covered in white fabric. It was gorgeous!

Fabric Notebook or Book Cover Tutorial at Michael Creations
"For my first tutorial (hopefully of many), I came up with this great idea for a book cover. It’s made of coordinating fabrics and you can make it whatever size you like. It can work well as a notebook or journal cover, or you can adjust it for large textbooks..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Journal Cover Using Recycled Envelopes

Who'd a thought? The inside of those envelopes ARE pretty!

Journal Cover Using Recycled Envelopes Tutorial at Made in my Free Time
"So I had a fabulous idea yesterday that I couldn't wait to share with you!
While cutting the stamps off of my mail for a page in my Wreck This Journal, I realized that the envelopes my mail comes in could be used for something new.
Next time you get bills or other mail from businesses that come in security envelopes, take a look inside and you might be pleasantly surprised like me..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Covered Three-Ring Binder

The binder cover is removable. Love that! This would be great for kids in adorable prints as well as for the ladies in pretty designer fabrics!

Fabric Covered Three-Ring Binder Tutorial at Two Little Hooligans
"Beginner Project: From start to finish project should take about 1 hour..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Applique Journal Cover

I think that every notebook in the world should be so lucky as to be adorned in such a lovely way!

Sweet Home Applique Journal Cover Tutorial at Bustle and Sew
"Just lately at home we've been decorating and having one or two things done around the house. It struck me that it would be supremely well-organised of me to make notes of things like paint colours, and jot down builders' names and guarantees. But how to make sure I did this? A special book was required - so I came up with my "Sweet Home" applique journal cover to make a very ordinary spiral-bound notebook look rather special..." Read more