Create your own decorative stitch notebooks with the decorative stitches on your own sewing machine.
Learn to sew straight lines, use decorative threads, have your decorative stitches form correctly and how to make a cover fit like a glove for ANY journal.
Supplies
Sewing machine in good working order with foot control & power cord
Accessories that came with your machine
80/12 or 90/14 microtex needle
80/12 metallic needle if using metallic thread
Variety of 30, 40 & 50 weight threads of your choosing (cotton, rayon, polyester, metallic): Sample was made with 40 weight rayon threads
Bobbin fill for bobbins (60 weight cotton or polyester)
thread snips
Fat quarter of fabric for the outside of the book cover
Fat quarter of fabric for the inside of the book cover
Fat quarter of fabric for the inside flaps - this will get quilted
8" x 10" hard-cover Journal provided
Rotary cutter & ruler (mats are available in the classroom)
Iron & Pressing mat are available in the classroom
Best press (your favorite scent) highly recommended
Wool pressing mat highly recommended
Thread snips
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Basic sewing ability on your machine
Materials Included:
8 x 10 Hardback journal provided
Requirements:
Advanced signup required
Instructor Name:
Melissa Mangan
Book Covers 101: Decorative stitches on fabric
Cost:
$ 20.00 Hardback Journal and instructions will be provided