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!
The elastic closure is a simple addition to keep it closed and loose papers inside.
Materials Needed:
29″ X 10 3/4″ fabric- outside cover
elastic closure- 12″
composition book
Composition Book Cover with Elastic Close Tutorial- Sewing Projects for Kids Series:
1) Hems the short ends of the cover fabric
2) Measure from center 6 1/2″ and mark on the side. Repeat with other side
3) Measure again 8″ from one side for the elastic placement
4) Line up the elastic and pin in place.
5) Stitch the edges down to secure
6) Fold the ends in, using the marks from step 2 as a guide
7) Pin all the way around the outside of the cover
8) Stitch along the top and bottom edge of the cover- make sure the hems stay flat and don’t pucker. Use more pins to secure if needed
9) Turn right sides out and iron – the middle part of the folded pockets will automatically fold in
10) Place your composition book inside. If you’d like you can sew a finishing stitch along the whole outside.
This is part of the Sewing Projects for Kids series. Watch for more sewing tutorials just for kids to sew!
If you are ready to sew right now.here are a few kids sewing projects here or projects you can make for camp outs and hikes. or more kids summer sewing here!
For a fun composition book cover- here is one using an orphan quilt block, and vinyl fabric with fun appliques.
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Perfect for back to school! They always put the composition books on sale this time of year. I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for latter today that links to your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=83327 –Anne
While I do not need to buy back to school supplies and such any further, many family members use these notebooks. Covering them with a fabric and elastic is a fabulous project I will be making after this great tutorial! Thank you so much and have a great day!
It is a great way to use something for yourself…and make it totally cuter! Would love to see it when you are finished. Please share!
anne- thank you !