The tutorial is for those standard size composition books we all know and love. I wanted to be sure to tell you about a great Primary Journal version for kids by Mead. It has a space for a picture at the top and lines for writing at the bottom; great for that budding author/artist in the house!
Supplies:
Exterior
fabric:
11.5
x
17
Fusible
Batting:
11.5
x
17
Lining
fabric:
11.5
x
17
Notebook
Pockets:
two
11.5
x
12
Crayon
Pocket:
11.5
x
7
Optional
Handles:
two
1 1
x
2
Monogram:
scrap
approximately
5
inches
Matching
thread
Optional:
Edge
Stitch
foot
You
will
also
need
a
standard
7
½
by
9
¾
composition
book
Optional
Handle
Construction:
If
you
don’t
want
handles,
skip
to
Pocket
Prep.
• Fold
each
fabric
in
half
lengthwise
and
iron
(should
measure
11
x
1)
• Un fold
and
fold
each
edge
to
the
ironed
crease,
like
you
would
for
bias
tape,
and
press.
• Fold
fabric
in
half
again
along
first
crease
(should
measure
about
a
½
inch)
• Top
stitch
on
both
sides
about
1/8
of
an
inch
in.
- I
like
using
an
edging
foot
for
topstitching.
- I
like
to
increase
my
stitch
length
for
topstitching
• You
now
have
two
finished
handles
that
measure
11.5
x
.5
Pocket Prep:
• Fold both notebook pockets in half, wrong sides together, creating two 11.5 x 6 pieces, press.
• Top stitch along folded edge.
• Fold crayon pocket in half, wrong sides together, so you have an 11.5 x 3.5 piece, press.
• Top stitch along folded edge.
• Take one of your 11.5 x 6 notebook pockets and place the crayon pocket on top, lining up the bottom edges (raw edges).
• Pin in place.
• Stitch along your seven drawn lines; backstitching at the top edge for reinforcement.
Baste both pockets onto the lining (all right sides up), lining up raw edges, using a 1/4 inch seam.
Top stitched edges will be towards the middle of the caddy
The crayon pockets should be positioned on the left, the remaining notebook pocket will be on the right.
Caddy Construction:
• Draw the letter of your choice onto your scrap square, and cut out (my letter is 3 x4 inches).
- If freehand isn't your style you can always type one letter into a Microsoft word document and increase the font size to around 450 or so. Arial Black is a good choice for a simple font.
- Letters are fun, but you can applique on any shape you want! I think an Elephant would be super cute!
• Sew using a 1/8 inch top stitch, lining up the bottom right about 1.5 inches from the bottom right side.
• Fuse wrong side of exterior fabric to the batting.
• Make a sandwich of your pieces in the following order:
• (1) Exterior piece, right side facing up, embellishment to the right.
- Make sure your pins are pointed out, not in o Make sure your handles are not twisted
• (3) Interior lining with pockets attached, right side facing down, crayon pockets to the right.
• Pin and sew around using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, leaving a four-inch opening for turning in the center of the long side.
- This sandwich is thick, take your time sewing for the best results
- I like to backstitch when I cross the handles just for added security
• Trim corners to about your 1/4 inch basting stitching, angling out at the four-inch opening (so you are not trimming there, it makes it easier to turn under).
• Clip corners, being careful not to snip your stitches.
• Pull caddy out through the four-inch opening.
• The seams are very thick; don't be alarmed!
• Use a turning tool or other pointy (but not sharp) object to poke out all your seams.
- Your edges should take on a rounded shape
• Turn under and pin your four-inch opening closed.
• Press around entire caddy.
- I like to pin around the entire caddy too, I find I can make sure the interior and exterior are lined up this way.
• Top stitch a 1/8 inch around entire caddy. This will squish the thick seams and close the four-inch opening.
- There is a lot of thickness here, but take your time, sewing slowly, and it will turn out great!
Make one last set of stitches down the center of your caddy to aid with folding and stability.
• Tuck your composition book covers in your pockets, toss in some crayons and you are ready to roll!
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial! Thanks!!
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