How to Make a Fabric Junk Journal Cover: Easy DIY Guide 🧵📘

Ever wondered how to create a stunning fabric cover for your junk journal? 🤔

Worried it might be too complicated?

Fear not!

I’ve got you covered with this step-by-step guide inspired by Edith from Scrapbooking With ME Cr.

Let’s dive in and learn how to make a soft, beautiful journal cover that’ll make your crafty heart sing! 🎶

What Do You Need to Get Started? 🛠️

Before we jump in, let’s gather our supplies:

• Fabric for the outer cover
• Fabric for the inner cover
• Stiff interfacing or cardstock
• Glue stick
• Sewing machine (optional)
• Scissors
• Bone folder or credit card

How Do You Choose the Right Fabric? 🎨

Edith’s using Betty’s Roses and Ledger collection for her outer cover.

It’s gorgeous! 😍

For the inner cover, she’s picked a Kathy Holden fabric with dictionary pages.

How cool is that?

Remember:

• Pick fabrics that complement each other
• Consider the theme of your journal

What Size Should Your Cover Be? 📏

Here’s the deal:

• Measure your journal pages
• Add some extra room (about 1/2 inch on all sides)
• Edith’s cover is 12.5 inches by 10 inches

Pro tip: It’s better to cut it a bit big.

You can always trim it down later! ✂️

How Do You Prepare the Fabric? 👚

Edith’s got a neat trick:

• Lay out your fabric the night before
• Put something heavy on it to smooth out wrinkles
• No ironing needed! 🙌

What Goes Between the Fabric Layers? 🥪

You need something to give your cover some structure.

Edith uses stone paper, but don’t sweat it if you don’t have that.

You can use:

• Cardstock
• Stiff interfacing
• Even bubble mailers!

Just make sure it’s a bit smaller than your fabric pieces.

How Do You Assemble the Cover? 🏗️

1. Lay out your outer fabric face down
2. Place the stiff layer on top
3. Use a glue stick to attach the inner fabric
4. Smooth everything out with a bone folder or credit card

Edith’s tip: Don’t glue all the way to the edges if you’re planning to sew. 🧵

Should You Sew or Just Glue? 🤔

Edith prefers to sew her covers, but you don’t have to!

If you’re gluing:

• Use a stronger glue like PVA
• Make sure to glue all the way to the edges

If you’re sewing:

• Use a zigzag stitch
• Start on the bottom side of the back cover (just in case you mess up!)
• Stitch all the way around

Don’t worry if you make a mistake.

You can always take out the stitches and redo them!

How Do You Finish the Cover? 🎀

1. Trim any excess fabric
2. Fray the edges for a rustic look
3. Fold your cover in half

And voila!

You’ve got yourself a beautiful fabric journal cover! 🎉

What About Closures and Decorations? 💎

Edith suggests:

• Tying with seam binding or sari silk
• Adding lace for extra prettiness
• Creating pockets inside the cover

She tried using magnets, but they didn’t work well with the thick fabric.

So she’s going with a tie closure instead.

How Do You Add Pockets and Embellishments? 🎁

Edith shared some ideas for decorating the inside of the cover:

1. Cover the inside with pretty paper
2. Add a faux pocket at the bottom (remember, it needs to fold!)
3. Put in some real pockets throughout the journal
4. Consider adding a small signature of extra pages

Get creative and make it your own! 🌈

Any Extra Tips from Edith? 💡

• If your thread breaks while sewing, don’t panic! Just rethread and keep going
• Don’t worry about cutting your fabric perfectly straight. You can always fray the edges to even things out
• If you’re using directional fabric, make sure to double-check the orientation before gluing
• Remember, you can always add more signatures later if you have extra room in your cover

What’s Next After the Cover? 📚

Once your cover is done, you can start adding your signatures and decorating the inside.

Edith suggests:

1. Adding your main signature
2. Putting in pockets where you want them
3. Decorating with tags, lace, and other embellishments
4. Finishing off with a pretty closure

Creating a fabric junk journal cover is easier than you might think!

With these simple steps, you’ll be crafting beautiful journals in no time.

Remember, it’s all about having fun and expressing your creativity.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with different fabrics, colors, and embellishments.

Your journal cover is a reflection of your unique style, so let your imagination run wild! 🌈

And hey, if you make a mistake or two along the way, that’s totally okay.

It’s all part of the creative process. Plus, those little imperfections often add character to your journal, making it even more special.

So, what are you waiting for?

Grab your favorite fabric, some glue, and let’s get crafting! 🎨📔

I’d love to hear about your fabric journal cover adventures.

What fabrics are you thinking of using?

Any cool embellishments you’re excited to try?

Drop a comment below and let’s chat about all things junk journaling! 👇

Happy crafting, everyone!

Remember, the most important thing is to enjoy the process and let your creativity shine.

Can’t wait to see what amazing covers you all come up with! 🌟

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