Fabric covered notebook craft for 12-year-olds
This project is for 12-year-olds creating a matching set of notebooks for school subjects, journals, or sketching. It uses fabric glue instead of sewing.
What to buy
Plain composition notebooks
3
Cotton fabric fat quarters
Fabric scissors
Fabric glue
Iron-on hem tape
Cardstock sheets
Ribbon spools
Iron-on letter patches
Clear contact paper
Ruler
Tailor's chalk
Pencil
Binder clips
Wax paper sheets
Who this list is for
A 12-year-old making a matching set of notebooks for school subjects, journaling, or sketching can use this fabric-covered notebook list. It uses fabric glue rather than sewing.
How to use this list
Choose three plain composition notebooks and measure each cover with a ruler, tailor’s chalk, and pencil. Cut cotton fabric fat quarters with fabric scissors, leaving enough fabric to wrap around cover edges. Protect the work area with wax paper sheets, spread fabric glue on one area at a time, and hold edges with binder clips while they set. Use cardstock for labels, ribbon spools for simple decoration, iron-on hem tape for neat fabric edges, and iron-on letter patches for subject names. Add clear contact paper only after the cover is fully dry.
Common mistakes
Do not apply fabric glue to the notebook pages or spine opening. Avoid using too much glue, which can soak through cotton fabric and wrinkle the cover. Check fabric placement before attaching iron-on hem tape or letter patches. Keep binder clips off wet glue areas so they do not stick.
What is on this list
This list includes three plain composition notebooks, cotton fabric fat quarters, fabric scissors, fabric glue, iron-on hem tape, cardstock, ribbon spools, iron-on letter patches, clear contact paper, ruler, tailor’s chalk, pencil, binder clips, and wax paper. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Leave the notebooks flat until the fabric glue has set. Open each cover carefully to make sure the spine moves freely before filling the notebooks with schoolwork, journal pages, or sketches.
FAQ
Who is "Fabric covered notebook craft for 12-year-olds" for?
A 12-year-old making a matching set of notebooks for school subjects, journaling, or sketching can use this fabric-covered notebook list. It uses fabric glue rather than sewing.
How should I use "Fabric covered notebook craft for 12-year-olds"?
Choose three plain composition notebooks and measure each cover with a ruler, tailor’s chalk, and pencil. Cut cotton fabric fat quarters with fabric scissors, leaving enough fabric to wrap around cover edges. Protect the work area with wax paper sheets, spread fabric glue on one area at a time, and hold edges with binder clips while they set. Use cardstock…
What should I skip or avoid with "Fabric covered notebook craft for 12-year-olds"?
Do not apply fabric glue to the notebook pages or spine opening. Avoid using too much glue, which can soak through cotton fabric and wrinkle the cover. Check fabric placement before attaching iron-on hem tape or letter patches. Keep binder clips off wet glue areas so they do not stick.
What is on the "Fabric covered notebook craft for 12-year-olds" list?
This list includes three plain composition notebooks, cotton fabric fat quarters, fabric scissors, fabric glue, iron-on hem tape, cardstock, ribbon spools, iron-on letter patches, clear contact paper, ruler, tailor’s chalk, pencil, binder clips, and wax paper. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Leave the notebooks flat until the fabric glue has set. Open each cover carefully to make sure the spine moves freely before filling the notebooks with schoolwork, journal pages, or sketches.
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