EASY Fabric Journal Cover Tutorial

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Journal Cover Tutorial - This is quite an easy project and quick to make. And all it requires is three pieces of fabric, a piece of batting and some ribbon.
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@maryhull531 5 жыл бұрын

You are a very good teacher. I have seen many of your tutorials and you are so easy to understand because of your clear instructions . You don’t ramble on . Well done.

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

We learned early on not to ramble on. You only have to go back to some of our early videos and see how we've changed. They even annoy me when I watch them as we just spoke too much.

@tammy5590 8 жыл бұрын

I love this video. So easy and yet so pretty. Thanks Paula.

@fabulousmarilyn3.088 8 жыл бұрын

love your easy to do functional tutorials, I'm gonna try this one. Thanks

@518pleasure 8 жыл бұрын

What a cool idea! So pretty too. I love that fabric!

@TheTincry 6 жыл бұрын

So pretty!Thank you so much for sharing!

@gwenwiedner3392 6 жыл бұрын

So pretty! Looks so nice and not too difficult to make....at least you make it look simple. Thanks!

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

It really is simple Gwen. And don't forget that we have the step by step written instructions on the website. www.alandacraft.com/fabric-journal-book-covers/

@etam1616 7 жыл бұрын

I really love this tutorial! I can't wait to try this for my own journal!

@scottdreggors 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You did a great job explaining and showing each step!

@CatsAndQuilts59 Жыл бұрын

I followed your tutorial to cover an old wedding album of mine, and the cover turned out perfectly. Thank you, thank you for a great tutorial!!

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Kristine. I would love to see a photo of your album. Perhaps you would like to share some photos on the website. Here is the link if you are interested www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/. Seeing projects that others have made helps our other readers visualize what they can make.

@lowec315 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I love your easy-to-understand tutes.

@ImGinaMarie 6 жыл бұрын

Love the fabric used here!

@kobinwa 4 жыл бұрын

I just finished my first one for my bible. I absolutely love it!!!!! I watched several videos before being brave enough to try yours. Yours is the best one. All of your instructions are very clear. Thank you so much. I'm already thinking about the next one I'm going to make.

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment.🙂 I love how I can personalise them for whoever I am gifting them to.

@juanitaespinoza6619 Жыл бұрын

I really like your technique for the flap. I still use your techniques on my next book covers. Thank you.

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you Juanita 😊.

@BuildingUpMoms 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You have helped solve my question of how to DIY a pretty binder cover without too much hassle!

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Serene, happy we were able to help. :)

@annirose 7 жыл бұрын

This is just what I have been looking for!!! A great way to use up those fabric remnants I have!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share!!!

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anni. The beauty of these journal covers is that you individualise them. And they make great gifts, especially with xmas coming on.

@peggywright1505 2 жыл бұрын

Such pretty fabric!

@donna57 6 жыл бұрын

Love all your tutorials. I have learned so much. Thank you

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, that is great to hear :)

@Gefjon37 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Been researching for a week on video's to find that one go to for covering Bibles and notebooks! Your video is the best one I found for ease and super cute and decorative. Glad I found your channel have several I can't wait to make. You explain the steps so easily and clearly...

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Holly. These are so easy to make and each one can be so different depending on the material you use. :)

@deedum75 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pattern. I am going to make this.

@4wheeltundra 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to make this - you make it so straight forward thanks. Subscribed. Would like another way to tie it so thinking on that. Excited to make this

@2230Pcvines Жыл бұрын

Although this was from 6 years ago, best tutorial for this book cover, genius

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@emilytasker9850 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect!! Thanks for sharing!

@mylifeinmoderation7182 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The instructions were very easy to follow along :)

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you for your lovely 🙂feedback.

@LadyP1876 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial I've seen on making fabric covered books. Thank you so much.

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia. Glad it was helpful!

@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts Жыл бұрын

You're a wonderful teacher! This was really easy to understand and I really appreciate it! I've been looking for something like this for a very large oversized journal and it's PERFECT!

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment 😊. I am so glad you found the tutorial helpful.

@charlenekalectaca218 Жыл бұрын

This is the most easiest book cover I have come across...thank you for your work...❤🎉😊 I absolutely LUV the ribbon attachments. 🎀

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlene 😊. I'm happy to hear that you like the tutorial.

@tinageorge8759 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, you've explained everything so clearly, thank you! 💚

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tina. These make great gifts. :)

@luchiiaposada4870 6 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely beautiful

@salishawheeler76 3 жыл бұрын

Looks so pretty. I really like it. Was seeking to find something for a Bible cover. Thank you for sharing this.

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Salisha. These are easy to make and it will make an excellent cover for a bible. :)

@kristiabernathy1196 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great pattern! Gave this a try and it turned out great!

@alandacraft 7 ай бұрын

Excellent 😊.

@MsSusieHomemaker 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Just the directions I needed to make a fabric cover for my Bible. The ribbon closure is so pretty too. Thank you for taking the time to share.

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@koawallace2292 2 жыл бұрын

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@lailaalrabighi7867 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you the instructions were very helpful

@alisonbunce159 4 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for an easy to understand tutorial for journal covers and this one is the best. You explain things so clearly and the end product is so pretty! I'm going to give it a try as a surprise gift for my daughter 😊

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment Alison. I am so glad to hear that you found the tutorial useful. Your daughter is going to love it.

@colourwheel5703 4 жыл бұрын

This was a well done video. Very helpful, thank you from 🇨🇦

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it over there in Canada 😀

@juliabawden7453 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Can't wait to get started on some for gifts! Thanks!

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Julia. I love the fact that you can personalise these journal covers so easily .:)

@quiltingforthesoul 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@evanseleven 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! My daughter and I have used this tutorial to cover Bibles that had flakey original covers.

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely idea Robin. 🙂

@renamonholland3166 5 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful tutorial, thank you so much I am going to try one.

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rena. Apart from being great scrap busters, these can be tailored to suit the recipient. Just choose a fabric in a subject they like. :)

@cindyadams2384 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I have a small notebook and have been wanting to make a cover for it!!! Perfect!!!

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Cindy, this formula will definitely work. Here is a link to the tutorial on the website, with written instructions and photos www.alandacraft.com/2016/08/14/fabric-journal-book-covers/

@Karla6454 6 жыл бұрын

New subscriber, I love to sew and make Quilts and and I love this Idea. Thanks for sharing!

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

These are such fun to make Karla, and so easy, plus you can individualize them if you are giving them as gifts.

@Iamedsmum 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another clear, concise tutorial Alanda. You are an absolute star! Even I don't go wrong (unless I stray off-piste of course) when I do as you say, Bless you! Stay safe "down under" Marion in the UK.

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

lol, thank you for the compliment. Glad to hear you like the tutorial Marion. These are so easy to make, and I know how easy it is to go off course. :)

@shannonsweeney1116 6 жыл бұрын

you give excellant instructions! i really enjoy your videos so much thank you!

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment Shannon :)

@lizmartinez15 7 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS IDEA! I'm thinking ill embroider initials! thanks for sharing!

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea Elizabeth. It will give the cover a much more personal touch.

@jansfield5314 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fabric and video, going to have a go, you have inspired me to try! Thank you x

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

That's great Jan. I am sure you will love how easy these are to make. Have fun. :)

@lindadechow3703 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the way you attached the ribbon. Very nice work, thank you, and the journals are beautiful.

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it Linda 😊

@anisasultana3983 4 жыл бұрын

That was lovely ...such a simple way of explaining thank you.

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@lyndacrossland8982 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing, absolutely loved the floral material 😊

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynda. I have to say I am a bit partial to the floral fabric as well. 😃

@adasmart3095 2 жыл бұрын

This is such an easy and wonderful tutorial. I have purchased material and can't wait to give it a shot. Thanks for keeping it simple.

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Ada 😊. These journal covers are so easy to make and they make great little gifts.

@donnalesterok 7 жыл бұрын

I'm going to make two of these next week for Christmas presents. Fab video 😊

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Donna. What I like about these is how you can personalise them for each person. And the book lovers in my family just love them.

@donnalesterok 7 жыл бұрын

Alanda Craft that's what I thought I would do - make each one personal. Think I might sew buttons on one and appliqué some shapes on the other 😆

@hayatlivestream 5 жыл бұрын

thank you love it

@distinctivefabric3083 7 жыл бұрын

Very easy. I`ll try this for sure.

@melpinkbujo 4 ай бұрын

Looks so beautiful ❤

@alandacraft 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊. They are a great way to use up some scraps.

@PYRCEbyJC 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for! Thank you very much! God bless!

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, happy to hear that the tutorial was helpful. :)

@jeanettemahon3131 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm off to choose some fabric to make one....xxx

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Jeanette 😊. Have fun.

@warialdasue 5 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial for book cover that I have seen. Thankyou

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment :)

@cherylrichards7052 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great tutorial. 🙌

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Cheryl 😊.

@TheMimiof9 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, thank you! Just what I have been looking for!😊

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy to hear you liked it. :)

@ronnidoggett2333 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, love the fabric x

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ronni 😊

@samanthawalker74 4 жыл бұрын

This is Awesome.. great gift idea

@natalie73animals 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial! Thank you!

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Natalie 😊

@AEmamdee1757 4 жыл бұрын

They're all beautiful.

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and easy to make.

@lisapoirier9863 3 жыл бұрын

Nice simple tut, well done, I’m going to try this one.

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa, have fun!

@sikharaj9298 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@birdieellenberis6741 7 жыл бұрын

I love this idea it is very cute. My granddaughter will love this. Thank you.

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Birdie. My granddaughter loved theirs. They can be tailored to suit the person receiving them.

@irenecortez7819 7 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial. Thank you

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Irene

@marianrooth9514 5 жыл бұрын

Sew pretty. Sew easy. Thank you.

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Marion they are sew easy to make :)

@princesa311 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for! Paying for a nice cover it's too expensive, or at least the prettier ones are, with yout tutorial I can make one with the fabric I dessire, my only problem now It's what fabric I would choose.

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Such an great way to use up fabric from your stash so they not only look good but they are inexpensive to make. And you can personalise them for gifts for your friends.

@natalie73animals 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is a beautiful idea that I am off to get started!

@traceysteel800 4 жыл бұрын

Love the ribbons

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

It made it nice and easy to finish off without making up a binding piece.

@gracemaxwell6157 Жыл бұрын

Great project! Lovely 👍♥️🤗

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you Grace 😊

@maggiefreeman6513 Жыл бұрын

Lovely! Thanks.

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Maggie 😊

@delle5821 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely 💝

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@janetmichaud7797 4 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials..well explained..where did U purchase the flowered material..it is lovely..thank U jan

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Janet. That was a piece of fabric we had in our stash from a few years ago. It was purchased from our local Spotlight store here in Oz and it's no longer available. It's just lovely and I wish I could get more.

@pattio.c4829 8 жыл бұрын

Love !!!!

@alandacraft 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patti.

@fariiibaloch6141 5 жыл бұрын

I really like it 😄

@Jen-tz5gb 5 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait to make a few of these for my assistant’s office..... oh, and mine too!

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

The beauty of these journal covers is that you can personalize them. Apart from being quick and easy to make.

@TheNafyou 8 жыл бұрын

thanks ❤👍

@craftnm7225 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@judithmutters5732 4 жыл бұрын

Fab tutorial, thanks so much!

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Judith

@manojsivaraman2614 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@margaretsmith3907 7 ай бұрын

Great tutorial thanks

@alandacraft 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like it Margaret 😊

@vitoriab7070 7 жыл бұрын

I love this. Will any type of batting work for this? I have some but it doesn't seem to be as flat as yours. Mine is a tad bit fluffier. Can you tell me the type you purchase please

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Most battings should work for this. You just don't want to go too thick otherwise it will be a little bit too bulky.

@silverpromidi 6 жыл бұрын

would this cover work well with a made from scratch journal, maybe with a Coptic stitch spine and cover?

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it but I cant see why not Kerry. You would have to take your measurements allowing for any extra thickness. We have the methodology for measuring a journal on the website . Here is the link. www.alandacraft.com/2016/08/14/fabric-journal-book-covers/ Would love to know how it turns out.

@silverpromidi 6 жыл бұрын

thank you:) I will see what I come up with. I have LOTS of material here that would go well on a cover

@susanmei9980 7 жыл бұрын

Alanda, this is so pretty! What is the fabric you used on this book over? Do you know? It's so pretty, no patchwork is necessary!

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, this was a piece of fabric that we picked up from our local Spotlight store here in Australia. Unfortunately, it's no longer available.

@kjvonly2451 6 жыл бұрын

You are the BEST! ✝️

@needlenude 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely tutorial! Why do you need journals with soft covers? What happens if they're hard?

@alandacraft 3 жыл бұрын

We haven't tried using a hard cover, Amanda. It should still work for hard covers, I can't see why it wouldn't. We just happen to buy soft covered journals.

@needlenude 3 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you!

@jc4food 5 жыл бұрын

Sew Nice! Do you have the information for that butterfly fabric so I could look it up and see if it is still in print and available for purchase? Thank you 🦋🌺

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I don't have any details about the fabric. It was just a scrap we had in our stash.

@jc4food 5 жыл бұрын

@@alandacraft Thank you for the response. It really was an adorable fabric.

@eveny119 7 жыл бұрын

I like the printed fabric you used, do you know the company that makes it?

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry. We purchased the fabric from our local Spotlight store here in Australia.It was for a lap quilt we made a couple of years ago so I doubt it would still be available.

@alisoncolsh2342 4 жыл бұрын

I love this - thank you. The fabric is gorgeous - what's it called please?

@alandacraft 4 жыл бұрын

I have no idea Alison, this was a piece left over from a project done years ago. I think it is something like butterflies and postage stamps. These are so easy to make and look good in almost any fabric.

@alisoncolsh2342 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It really is beautiful.

@icemaiden1979 3 жыл бұрын

If i want to bind this instead of the turning process can i sew the ribbon away from the edge to allow for binding ?

@sis9622 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@tressiecarter8809 8 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

@leefullsun3377 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou so much :)))

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Lee 😊

@patriciaweaver7735 7 жыл бұрын

hello where did you get the fabrics for this project thanks

@alandacraft 7 жыл бұрын

The butterfly fabric is from our local Spotlight store here in Australia, but I doubt it is still available. And the fabric on the other journal is from the Moda Prints Charming range.

@TheYoungs2006 6 жыл бұрын

Why do you recommend only softcover journals? I have a hardback and was hoping to make a cover for it... Is there another method to making covers for hard journals?

@alandacraft 6 жыл бұрын

If your journal allows you to bend the covers backwards then you will be okay but if it doesn't then you will have a hard time trying to get the journal cover onto it.

@danielayeager4136 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do it with bibles?

@alandacraft 5 жыл бұрын

You certainly can Daniela. Just measure the bible as shown in the tutorial. Here is a link to the website where we have the full written instructions with photos. www.alandacraft.com/2016/08/14/fabric-journal-book-covers/

@jessicarestivo4941 2 жыл бұрын

Can I sew this by hand?

@alandacraft 2 жыл бұрын

I can't see why you couldn't hand sew it together, Jessica I use a machine because I’m not much of a hand sewer myself (rubbish at it actually). I do admire people who hand sew their projects.

@mccaty58 Жыл бұрын

Size of ribbon

@alandacraft Жыл бұрын

There is no standard size to cut the ribbon. It depends on the size of your journal as to how long they need to be. Here is a link to the written tutorial www.alandacraft.com/2016/08/14/fabric-journal-book-covers/