I wanted to finish the look of my the quiet book from my How-To Series so I decided to make a cover. I got inspiration from Serving Pink Lemonade.
Quiet Book Cover
- 1 yard of fleece
- Sewing machine
- Velcro
- Cut fleece into two rectangles that are "12 1/2" x 21 1/2 ". Cut two more rectangles that are 1 1/2" x 3 3/4".
- Take the two smaller pieces of fleece sandwich together and sew all around. Take a 1/2" square of Velcro and sew on to one of the ends of the rectangle you just sewed.
- Take two larger rectangles and sandwich together. Take smaller rectangle and pin to the middle of the right side. Make sure Velcro is on out side and facing down. Sew all around using a 1/4" seam.
- Fold in half and place a pin on the top and bottom of the fold to mark the middle. Go down 2 1/4" inches from top and bottom of pin and mark. Place another mark 1/4" from the left and right side of the mark.
- Using the 4 marks you made last make a buttonhole on each mark.
- Place remaining piece of Velcro to match other end of Velcro and sew in place.
- Place rings through button holes and add all of the pages.
I've seen these a couple times before, and they seem like such great ideas! You actually make it look pretty easy too!
ReplyDeleteThis would make such a nice gift to give to a young child. They also appreciate when they receive something handmade by the giver!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your presentation.. great ideas its cool
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this! You make it looks so easy, my guess is mine wouldn't come out quite so nice looking, though!
ReplyDeleteI need this for my youngest, yet loudest child.
ReplyDeleteI Just Love This My Girls Are Going To Enjoy Making This With Mommy Thank You!
ReplyDeleteLooks simple enough to make. I love making the ordinary EXTRAORDINARY. So thank you for this great idea! Love this so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea.. my daughter can use this for her gymnastic competitions.. she logs all her meets..
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thanks for the step by step instructions - I think even I could do it!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! This would be perfect to give to a little one :) Plus my youngest likes making crafts I think he would have a blast helping me pick out colors for our book
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a nice book cover and can also be nice gifts.
ReplyDeleteYou have been sharing the steps for some time now. I am wondering how long it actually took you to make.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! My daughter would love to help me make that! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete-Tara
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Great for toddlers so pages do not rip!
ReplyDeleteI love these book ideas. My daughter is loving the ones I have made from your tutotirals
ReplyDeleteI need to get started with the quiet book. I love to see your patterns and helpful tutorials, so I just need to get going. I want to include biblical stories and Christian principles so that we can take it to Church on Sundays.
ReplyDeleteGreat project there! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tute! I set off to make a quiet book for my daughter but made it so complicated I quit. I should have seen this first:)
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what a wonderful creative book
ReplyDeleteit looks easy enough - now to get the sewing machine..... :D
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to do something like this and know my girls would love it too! Thank you for such clear step by step instructions! This gives my something to do with them on those rainy days!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me wish I knew how to sew! We got a sewing machine this Christmas for our girls but I still haven't "taught" myself. I need to get started on that.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteI have absolutely loved this series! I always wanted to make these books for my big kids but they are too big now, so I have to make one for my babies first birthday
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed perfect for kids and you make it look so easy.
ReplyDeleteI want to make one of these for my 1yo for while my 6yo is at swim practice.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool book! I love the way fleece feels, too.
ReplyDeleteLove these thanks for the info. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI could think of a ton of things to add to this! Thank you for the steps! You make it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteThis book is amazing. Great for places like church and doctors
ReplyDeleteIt's very time I should confess that I'm totally in love with it. Hand-made goods always worth more than any other thing. My Mom teaches LKG, how about gifting this Cover to her on coming mother's day? Thanks for the guide :D
ReplyDeletelovely idea!!! this is such a nice personalize gift to give
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and easy way to do it. Thanks for sharing, I love this.
ReplyDeleteThis is creative way of giving importance to books. Thanks for sharing it
ReplyDeleteMy kids all loved these. I think that you've inspired me to make some for the grand kids!
ReplyDeleteI love your quiet book tutorials! Now I just need to carve out some time and make some for my little! These are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love your project here...nice tutorial anyways...thanks for sharing...
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This is such a super cute idea!! I'm sensing a trip to Joanne's soonnnnnnnnn
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable idea!
ReplyDeleteMy nephew is going to love it. Thanks for sharing it with the tutorial!
Gosh now this is awesome - love it! Very cute too!
ReplyDeletethnx :)
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