tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186104.post116545223793542726..comments2023-05-23T08:36:39.465-04:00Comments on *: Covered Notebook...Take IIAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384624898434965647noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186104.post-1165526694900887232006-12-07T16:24:00.000-05:002006-12-07T16:24:00.000-05:00I think the frayed edges give it a neat look, but ...I think the frayed edges give it a neat look, but I know you wouldn't want it to fray too much. I think fusible interfacing would help with the fraying and the see-through-ness. Also, I iron on fusible webbing to my fabric, then cut circles, then fuse them to the base piece before sewing the fabric on. Ironing it on before cutting ensures that the glue gets all the way to the edges. Then fusing them to the base fabric keeps the circles from bunching up when sewing. I went through the same frustrations as you, although I wouldn't know it from the result. Aren't notebook covers fun? Are you putting fabric on the back as well? I noticed that Sarah referenced my tutorial, but if you sew fabric to the front and back without actually making a cover, your method would be MUCH faster.<BR/><BR/>Cute! Keep it up! It's neat to see the creative process taking place. <BR/><BR/>Oh yeah - zig zags spaced close together work great for applique.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186104.post-1165514600109050572006-12-07T13:03:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:03:00.000-05:00I think it looks good. Even with the fraying. (A...I think it looks good. Even with the fraying. (And did you pray while sewing the appliques? That was my advice.)<BR/><BR/>I wonder if quilting batting would help cover the notebook cove. It would also pad it a little bit. (Although it might be harder to sew.)<BR/><BR/>I love the fabric. I have that same dotted fabric. I had a fat quarter and used it for Jack's crown, the baby's shoes, and some applique!! Is that a fat quarter/sample from your friend's mom? (I bought mine at Joann.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186104.post-1165500724829114462006-12-07T09:12:00.000-05:002006-12-07T09:12:00.000-05:00How about just cutting the fabric a little larger ...How about just cutting the fabric a little larger than the cover, fold over and iron a small seam allowance, then stitch to the cover. Then you wouldn't have to hem before you sew.bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098266291379326565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186104.post-1165461046098650672006-12-06T22:10:00.000-05:002006-12-06T22:10:00.000-05:00You are so persistent! I always seem to have these...You are so persistent! I always seem to have these kinds of questions too. We are often so inspired by what we see but then there are techniques we need to know ... I'll stay tuned!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186104.post-1165456366085629922006-12-06T20:52:00.000-05:002006-12-06T20:52:00.000-05:00I use this glue type thing to stop fraying edges. ...I use this glue type thing to stop fraying edges. It does not harden the fabric but just enough to hold the fabric in place.<BR/><BR/>Also I found out pinking shears works wonders too. <BR/><BR/>I dont have a fancy shmancy sewing machine too. :*)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186104.post-1165455231676767202006-12-06T20:33:00.000-05:002006-12-06T20:33:00.000-05:00Looks great to me - what about now ironing on some...Looks great to me - what about now ironing on some iron-in vinyl - that would take care of the fraying edges if you folded the vinyl over to the inside.<BR/><BR/>Lindie at craftapple has a great tutorial for notebook covers http://craftapple.wordpress.com/2006/09/17/patchwork-notebook-cover-tutorial/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com