![]() I made 3/16″ eyelets which are quite large, but this will let me add an extra band of elastic if I want to add extra notebooks.Ĭut a length of elastic cord approximately 20″ long. With the right side facing up, use an eyelet punch to attach the eyelets. Using an eyelet punch, punch five holes over the sharpie marks. The distance between the marks should be 1/2″.įinally measure half-way down from the top edge and make one mark along the center. Then measure 1/2″ down from the top edge of the stabilizer, and using a sharpie or other type of black marker, make a mark 1/4″ away from the pin marker on both sides. Measure halfway across the top edge, from one edge of the stabilizer to the other, and put a pin marker at 5-1/4″ which should be the halfway mark. Trim the fabric around the edges to 1/8″ then roughen up the fabric a little to fray it. Using a sewing machine, sew all the way around the outer edge of the stabilizer two or three times. Then center the other piece of fabric on top of the other side of the fusible stabilizer and iron with a hot iron. ![]() two pieces of fabric cut 11″ wide x 9-1/4″ highĬenter one piece of fabric on one side of the fusible stabilizer and iron with a hot iron.one piece of double-sided fusible heavyweight Peltex 72 Fusible Interfacing or similar cut 10-1/2″ wide x 8-3/4″ high.Just add a bit more seam allowance when cutting the fabric, then turn it under before sewing. However you could use any type of fabric at all and turn the edges under if you prefer. I used some hand-dyed fabric and I left the edges raw because I like them that way. The notebook cover is very quick to make. ![]() If you can’t find Peltex in the store, make your own! This stabilizer is perfect for making these types of journal covers plus you can sew through it easily. The traveler’s notebook cover is made using Peltex which is a rigid heavyweight stabilizer. I hope you enjoy! How to Make Your Own Traveler’s Notebook Cover The Creative Artistry range of printables in traveler’s journal size can be found here in my online store, and includes an art journal, inserts including lines, grid and dots, pocket folder, and journal cards – more than enough to make your own beautiful Creative Artistry Traveler’s Journal.īut what good are inserts without a cover! So here’s a tutorial showing you how easy it is to make a traveler’s notebook cover. I’m happy to share that I’ve now designed a range of printables that you can use to create your own creative traveler’s notebook. Over the years I’ve even designed many of my own creative inserts and accessories with lovely imagery and words to keep me inspired. I can sketch, take notes and reminders, and capture all my creative ideas wherever I am – all in one place. The standard size traveler’s notebook is about 4-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and is the perfect size for carrying with me when I go on photography excursions, when I’m traveling, and even for everyday use.
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