Wednesday 11 February 2009

Journal cover tutorial


Thank you for your interest in my tutorial. The tutorial has moved and is available in its entirety at this link. Best wishes, Bloom.


Posted by Bloom at 11:34
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77 comments:

  1. Christy 11 February 2009 at 13:31

    That looks so pretty!

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  2. jodie11 February 2009 at 16:46

    another great tutorial, thanks so much, you make it look easy. Does the journal fit inside the fabric basket?

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  3. KaHolly12 February 2009 at 00:41

    This is MARVELOUS!! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for your wonderful tutorials.

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  4. Katherine12 February 2009 at 13:30

    Brilliant tutorial! Such a beautiful project. I'll be adding it to my to-do list... ;o)

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  5. Two Dogs and a Quilt12 February 2009 at 22:47

    Simple and lovely! Great tutorial too!

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  6. Threeundertwo13 February 2009 at 05:46

    Wonderful! I know just who to make these for. Great gift idea. Thank you!

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  7. Anina14 February 2009 at 02:45

    Love it! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  8. jean15 February 2009 at 17:02

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  9. Anonymous26 February 2009 at 20:06

    I love this! A beautiful fabric combination and such a great way to make something fairly utilitarian look very swanky. I'll be giving your tutorial a go!

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  10. Fiona28 February 2009 at 07:23

    Thank you - what a great tutorial - I've been looking for how to make something like this for a while.

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  11. the 6 o'clock stitch5 March 2009 at 03:22

    Hi! Thank you so much for adding this tutorial to the Make & Tell Monday meme. It was so nice meeting you. Feel free to jump in every Monday!

    Gina

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  12. Soja27 March 2009 at 01:27

    Thank-you very much! Your cover is lovely, and your tutorial easy to follow. I had been wanting to make a cover for my notebook for ages, and now I have because your work made my work much quicker. Many thanks - now i want to cover all my notebooks like this ;-)

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  13. beth27 March 2009 at 23:39

    I LOVE these journals! The work is beautiful and I can't wait to try one.
    I have a question though: what type of linen do you use? I always think of linen as thin and wrinkly and not washable. Can you give me some suggestions?
    My email is: bschramm26 (at) gmail.com
    Thank you!
    Beth S.

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  14. Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co.13 April 2009 at 16:52

    Hi there!

    I just wanted to let you know that you've inspired a newbie sewer to create four of these beautiful journal covers. Thank you so much for such an inspiring and easy tutorial. I've posted about it here.

    Thanks!

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  15. jodie5 May 2009 at 21:07

    Thanks Ros, I used this tutorial tonight! Will take some pics in the morning. Big thanks, Jodie

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  16. Lavinia26 June 2009 at 13:46

    it´s beautiful! I´ll make a lot of these, thank you for the tutorial, it´s perfectly explained.

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  17. Metanoia13 July 2009 at 13:18

    I've made one finally for a smaller notebook! Thanks
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/29577744@N06/3715620170/

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  18. skittylu29 July 2009 at 07:09

    Thank you for the tuorial. I've sewn the journal cover for my colleagues. You can see that on my blog :-)))(www.skittylu.blogspot.com)
    That is so easy and so great. Thank you.

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  19. Judy Creats5 August 2009 at 04:29

    I love this cover. I made a journal cover using your tutorial as inspiration. It was alot easier that I anticipated. The cover fits perfectly. Thanks for taking the time to create just a tutorial. You can see the cover I made at www.judycreates.blogspot.com

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  20. Rita3 September 2009 at 07:41

    When I came across your blog and saw this journal cover I knew I had to make one! I am a beginner at sewing so mine didn't turn out as flawless as yours but I like it anyways and I think I will make some more. I posted about your tutorial and my results on my blog. Thanks!!!

    http://ritablogandtryit.blogspot.com/2009/09/livys-journal-cover.html

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  21. Locket Pocket8 September 2009 at 21:48

    A fab tutorial! Thank you! I'm going to use it to cover my daughter's school journal. Lucy x

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  22. Tracy23 September 2009 at 21:16

    Your notebooks are just gorgeous.... i know quite a few people who'll be receiving these for Chrissy this year.
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  23. Annie25 October 2009 at 13:59

    Thanks for your great tutorial on the journal cover. The pattern was easy to follow and turned out great thanks

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  24. la pecora nera6 November 2009 at 03:12

    great tutorial! Thank you!

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  25. k4 January 2010 at 08:10

    OK - I'm new to sewing and really love this. I already made my fabric strip but my journal is more square so I need my rectangle to be 28.5x8.5...in that case, what size would I cut the two separate pieces of linen? I'm so confused.

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  26. Julia16 January 2010 at 23:03

    Hi Bloom!

    Thanks for the tutorial - have made one of your lovely journal covers. It's so fabulous that you could share it with the world =)

    I've linked you at makemoremessless@blogspot.com

    Thanks again :D

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  27. Chezvies17 February 2010 at 17:23

    this will be my next project...thank you for sharing the tutorial..:)

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  28. Chezvies1 March 2010 at 01:11

    Hi again Ros...I finally make one journal cover..:) Here it is http://chez-vies.blogspot.com/2010/02/slightly-wonky-journal-cover.html

    Thanks for the great tute ^_^

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  29. Anonymous1 March 2010 at 13:24

    Thanks Ros for the great tutorial. Whipped some up this morning (will have them on my blog on Wednesday)
    I will certainly be making more of these xx

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  30. Kimara28 April 2010 at 21:46

    Love your journal cover. It is so cute and can be adapted to fit everyone's personality :) I'll be linking on Facebook.

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  31. Chiara Handmade3 May 2010 at 22:20

    I love it! It's so cute!
    I've linked on my blog.
    http://chiarahandmade.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-da-web-quaderni-e-quadernini.html

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  32. BubzRugz5 July 2010 at 14:55

    Thanks for this. I am new to blogland and so enjoying visiting and also finding help when I need to do a project! I have just used it for a Christmas Journal. Thanks... I'll be visiting again....

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  33. Send Flowers to Philippines13 July 2010 at 18:42

    Nice effort, very informative, this will help me to complete my task.

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  34. Canada flower shops21 July 2010 at 19:51

    I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! Keep up the good work.

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  35. Francisca Maria Gales5 August 2010 at 14:06

    Bloom,
    Hi! I'm from Brazil and I loved your blog. Thank you for the detailed tutorials and congratulations on a whim in his productions. A strong Brazilian hug!
    Fran (artemysia.blogspot.com)

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  36. Shay30 October 2010 at 16:08

    Just popping in to say a big Aussie thank you for this great tutorial.

    I've just this minute finished two of your journal covers as Christmas presents. They look fantastic thanks to your clear and easy to follow instructions.

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  37. silk flower arrangements4 November 2010 at 01:31

    What a fantastic piece of work, so nice of you for sharing this tutorial, great step by step instruction and easy to follow.

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  38. MamaDaniel6 December 2010 at 16:11

    i've try this tutorial.. amazing..
    thanks for sharing.. :)

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  39. Shann23 February 2011 at 11:56

    May I ask where you get your linen for this project...Love the look and shade of this color....

    Shannon Margaret

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  40. digi microscope9 April 2011 at 03:25

    Your tutorial is very easy to follow, I will try it out this weekend with my daughter, thanks

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  41. Nicolas25 May 2011 at 02:54

    Thanks for the tutorial!!

    Regardss

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  42. Pharmacie en ligne29 May 2011 at 20:33

    Merci de partager ce post, tres utile et bien écrit, félicitations
    Et aussi super blog

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  43. Acheter Cialis1 August 2011 at 23:18

    SO many times I read stupid post but this time I must say i'm impressed! Well done! Cheers!

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  44. Brandi Wiggins-Côté5 September 2011 at 02:13

    I just love this tutorial and I've been making them left, right and center. Feel free to check out the one I made and posted on my blog today.

    http://www.brandiwiggins.com/2011/09/another-sewn-agenda-cover.html

    Cheers,
    Brandi

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  45. BB5 December 2011 at 14:16

    Genius! I just finished a book cover according to your tutorial and it was like magic when I turned the whole thing inside out at the end. Thank you so much for taking the time to show the rest of us how to make them!

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  46. Jenni M.7 December 2011 at 16:26

    Thanks for this tutorial. When I was first reading through it I wasn't sure I'd be able to figure it out but as I went step by step things worked out JUST perfectly....well, if I'd measured my notebook correctly from the beginning. Anyway, just thought I'd post a picture of my completed project which is a gift for my Gramma.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/85568461639711036/

    Thanks again!

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  47. -T23 December 2011 at 11:07

    I was looking for journal cover inspiration for a gift that I'm sewing up tonight and I think I found it! Great post - I'll be linking your tute later!

    Merry Christmas!

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  48. Rebecca7 January 2012 at 11:01

    Great tutorial! Thank you! I made one for my Mother in law for Christmas.

    Shared at https://www.threadbias.com/projects/journal-cover

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  49. -T13 January 2012 at 03:00

    I finally linked your tute and wanted to tell you that EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. loved this notebook! Huge, huge hit and so fun to make. Thanks so much!
    http://sewstudio.blogspot.com/2011/12/last-minute-gifts.html

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  50. Anonymous24 January 2012 at 00:32

    delighted i found your notebook cover instructions. I love this and am excited to start making some. you directions were clear, and easy to follow... thank you =)

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  51. peony5 February 2012 at 19:24

    Quel beau tutoriel !
    Merci, je vais essayer d'en faire un.
    Peony

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  52. Bella18 February 2012 at 02:56

    What a great gift idea! Can't wait to start using my cute scraps that I refuse to throw out :)

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  53. LubbyGirl9 March 2012 at 18:37

    Hi...I just finished making this a few minutes ago. I love it!! But sadly I don't know how to post a picture of it.

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  54. foreveryoung10 April 2012 at 01:28

    Oh,amazing :)

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  55. Quilt Kitty13 April 2012 at 21:36

    Thank you! I just used your tutorial to make my journal swap gift. The front is different but it was the construction part I needed. Worked great & easily understood. Tracee xx

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  56. Ana María23 April 2012 at 09:49

    Love it.!

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  57. Sandra14 June 2012 at 21:45

    Thank you very much for the nice tutorial. As i am using up fabric scrap, this was very welcome! Actually, I was too stupid to get the point about the lining. I see that you didn't cut it the same size as the rest. Mine is now a bit thick, as you can see on my blog. Due to the fabric I used it has a real alpine touch, don't you think? Once again thank you, love your blog!!

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  58. Karin på Ösäter9 July 2012 at 19:49

    Thank you for a super duper great tutorial.
    Love it!

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  59. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans13 July 2012 at 06:23

    Just made one [July 2012] - will be adding a picture to Flickr soon. My Flickr name is 'amyinuk'. Thank you for your tutorial - I think I 'favourited' lots of your notebook/journal covers on Flickr as well, even before finding your blog and tutorial from 2009 I see!!! Such a simple but gorgeous and effective design! Got confused at the lining bit but got there in the end :) Thank you!

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  60. Laura's Crafty Life31 October 2012 at 01:49

    I saw this tutorial over at Tip Junkie. You have some really great projects. I am your newest follower. I was never really taught how to sew, but I like doing sewing projects and embroidery. They just sometimes take me a little extra time. Tutorials like yours make it a lot easier to figure things out. :)

    http://www.laurascraftylife.com

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  61. Lori5 January 2013 at 10:56

    Just tried making one and i'm confused about the lining. When I did mine, the edges were ragged. Can you be more specific? Do I sew the lining inside out and turn? I can't believe I can't figure this out. I'm so embarassed...

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  62. craftypatty230 January 2013 at 12:12

    Hello I want to thank you for your instructions I just used them to cover a address book for my sister for her Birthday it turned out awesome.Thank you so much Patty

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  63. Kathy P1 February 2013 at 02:18

    Just made a huge "Jumble Of Journals" using your tutorial. Love them! And your tutorial! Thanks so much! Check out my blog post for details and pics: http://cottoncellar.blogspot.com/2013/01/journal-covers-are-finished.html

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  64. Lynette1 February 2013 at 13:24

    Thanks for the great Tutorial... I had to adjust the measurements but it turned out great. Thanks a bunch.

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  65. Liz DandeliondD12 April 2013 at 07:03

    Wow this is a fantastic tutorial.
    Thank you so much.
    I just made my first version of this and blogged about it here http://lizofdandeliondaydreams.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/journal-cover-and-my-new-favourite.html
    This is totally my favourite tutorial ever. Off to check out the variation.

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  66. Pandora's box28 April 2013 at 01:16

    Very beautiful! I'm gonna try it soon (as soon as I will repair my sewing machine....). So far I have only done little coin purses, I love them but I want to improve and do something else...more difficult!
    Thanks for sharing this!

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  67. Anonymous4 May 2013 at 06:47

    Thanks so much for this great tutorial and inspiration! I love it, I'm obsessed with my planner and got to dress it up! Today I posted about the version I made (inspired by yours) and linked to you as the original source, right here: http://paintingsunny.com/2013/05/03/before-the-blog-pinterest-inspired-projects-part-iii/

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  68. Nika - Ružový Sob.25 May 2013 at 03:36

    Thank you! I made one last week for our road trip journal as a gift for my boyfriend.
    Great tutorial, so fast and easy.
    I listed you as a source, check over my blog (http://ruzovysob.blogspot.sk/2013/05/cancak-road-trip-journal-cover.html)

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  69. Hanka19 June 2013 at 18:55

    Thank you so much for a great tutorial. I made few of them, and link you on my blog. You can see it at www.handmadebyhanki.blogspot.com.au

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  70. Fran13 October 2013 at 23:48

    Brilliant tutorial, wonderful for birthday presents, thank you :-)

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  71. Unknown26 November 2013 at 11:11

    I'm just about to start four of these for my son's teachers. So cute! Do you remember what seam allowance you used for the squares?

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  72. Zielony Myszak4 January 2014 at 11:59

    looks great :)

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  73. Kathy@KayakQuilting5 January 2014 at 13:24

    Thanks for this tutorial! Lovely!

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  74. Lyric19 January 2014 at 05:41

    Looking for a way to make a zippered Bible cover and stumbled upon this tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Namaste,

    Lyric
    sew and cro dot com

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  75. mary gleason27 April 2014 at 05:21

    Thank you for the tutorials.im making the journal covers for family and friends at church they are adorable can't wait to start

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  76. Anonymous7 December 2014 at 20:40

    Hi Thanks for this tutorial - I have tried three other styles and this is by far the best.

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  77. Kim4 March 2016 at 08:46

    Just made one of these and adapted to your updated tutorial using the elastic closure/pen holder! https://instagram.com/p/BCf6-BZNNdq/

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