HOW TO SEW A FABRIC CORNER BOOKMARK - Quick and Easy to Make for Beginners and Use up Fabric Scraps

[@GlamandNeedles]

I had no idea corner bookmarks were a thing. These look fun to make!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

They are and so quick to make. Great for using up scraps! 😀

[@cindycarnes6441]

I’ve made 100-200, but an easier tutorial is available. This is just too much. It doesn’t need to be this much.

[@gladysprentice9637]

Your bookmarks are the best,very well made. Thank you

[@ChristinesCrafts]

So glad you like them. Enjoy making yours. 😀

[@melisagreene8685]

Thank you for clear instructions! Your voice is so soothing!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy sewing them. 😀

[@needleworknut7792]

A big old Texas hug!! Thank you. I've been looking for this project that was not in centimeters. Patricia-South Padre Island, Texas (USA)

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. I am so glad you found it helpful! Enjoy making yours. 😀

[@The.Journey.to.Freedom]

So helpful!! Thank you!!!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you liked it. Enjoy sewing your bookmarks. 😀

[@moonstonecottage1463]

Excellent directions! One of the Best craft channels thank you!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you so much for that! It is really encouraging to realise that I am helping people craft! 😀

[@kathycooper2315]

Thank you for great directions ❤

[@ChristinesCrafts]

My pleasure. Glad you found them helpful. 😀

[@daisymarrero6738]

Thankyou very much for these tutorial. Easy to follow. TX

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Really glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your bookmark. 😀

[@Plasticcanvasadventures1]

I just found your channel. Your tutorials are excellent. You are a wonderful teacher and crafter. Thank you!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you like them. Enjoy creating! 😀

[@rosarioarchila7536]

Excellent instruction thanks

[@ChristinesCrafts]

So glad you enjoyed them. 😀

[@Morena1268]

Hi, your tutorial is great. Very easy to understand and follow. What a great idea to use up fabric scraps👍👍👍. I'll be busy making these and gifting them. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it. I am sure you will create some great gifts.

[@sharlenekraklau4585]

Thank you, loved watching you sew the Corner bookmark.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

I am so glad. I hope you enjoy making yours! 😀

[@elizabethmaia4680]

I really enjoyed watching your class. I liked the careful way you sew this cute and useful bookmark pattern! Thank you very much! 🧶🧵🪡 📚📖 🌸

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you so much. Enjoy making your bookmarks! 😀

[@niahughes5784]

I love these- a very clear and easy to follow tutorial. Thank you 👍🏻

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you liked it. Good luck with your bookmarks.

[@kathycooper2315]

Thank you for excellent instructions 😊

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. I am glad they helped you. 😀

[@sheridanmorgan7396]

Absolutely fantastic tutorial 👏

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. 😀

[@jazminyanez7923]

So pleased w my first bookmark. Thank you! You made it easy.❤

[@ChristinesCrafts]

I am so pleased. Glad you enjoyed it and good luck with the rest! 🙂

[@brendagray8258]

I made one and now I'll make more. Thanks so much.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

They are so easy that you want to make more, don't you? I have gifted plenty of these! 😀

[@gailorenstein6528]

Dear Christina Thankyou for such a great tutorial. Will look to seeing you again

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@gailgrieve3049]

Lovely Bookmark. I am teaching my Grandaughters to sew. I'm sure they would like to make these xx

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. I am sure they would love it and it is nice to finish a project in an afternoon when you are learning . 😀

[@rohinibhat4955]

I loved this simple tutorial. I will be making these for my penpal gifts. Thank you!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

They make great postal gifts. Good luck with yours! 😀

[@karentoynton8948]

Thank you yes enjoyed it. Simple but nice.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you liked it. Enjoy making yours! 😀

[@karentoynton8948]

Great idea for something different.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you like it. Enjoy making yours! 😀

[@francineandrews3925]

Love the way you explain everything clearly.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Great! I am glad it is helping you to make yours. 😀

[@nanamiller5443]

Love the bookmark!!!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

So glad! Enjoy making yours and, of course, using them! 😀

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

THANK YOU SO MUCH GOT IT THESE TIME YOUR GOOD TO EXPLAND GOD BLESS

[@ChristinesCrafts]

So glad you are succeeding in making yours. Enjoy! 😀

[@elaine58100]

What a fabulous idea! I am an avid bookworm and just love this idea - never seen this before. This would be just great when giving a book as a gift to pop one of these inside :)

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you . I agree about the gift idea. They are also great for gifting with a gift card to encourage a book purchase! 😀

[@cindycarnes6441]

We have a free little library a block from my house. I go put these on the books.

[@ToniMorgan-j7x]

Love anytime I can use scraps

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Me too! 😀

[@debimaestas8787]

I live in the U.S. never heard or seen a corner book mark. Thank you Learned something new and wonderful. I quilt and have lots of scrapes. I know what to do now...Thank you.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you like them. They really are cute and great for scraps of fabric. 😀

[@marietjienel4754]

Christine you are an excellent teacher! Thank you

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you! I am glad you found it easy to follow. Enjoy making yours! 😀

[@TheNaturemama]

Very cute bookmarks. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dorothyaidulis]

Chopstick! Great idea!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

They are very useful when crafting!

[@katrinacrosby6182]

Brilliant! I’m economizing with gifts for family this year. I’m definitely going to make a lot for all the readers in my life. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you like it. They look great in loads of different fabrics.

[@janhulse9518]

me going to do this. danke. a beginner here.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Good luck, I am sure you will be fine. Any problems just post a question in these comments.

[@spaciireth26]

I got given a bookmark like this and I've recently been inspired to try to replicate it. Thank you for such a straightforward tutorial. I'm looking forward to making a bunch!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Good luck! I hope you enjoy making them and people enjoy receiving them. 😀

[@Dianah1952]

Thank you so much for your great tutorial! I will definately be making this!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

So glad you liked it. They are lovely bookmarks and great gifts.

[@manuelacampedel2226]

I will try it Thank you

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Good luck with them. I am sure you will enjoy them. 😀

[@sampadagaikwad5556]

Thank you so much 💓

[@ChristinesCrafts]

My pleasure. I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@sutela2060]

I will definitely give it a try❤

[@ChristinesCrafts]

I would. It is quite straightforward. 😀

[@rosemacalpine7496]

Good, plain tuition.😊

[@2wahineandadog]

Wohoo I found this on your site after looking at something else and I just gave it a go and I made it - ok my lines aren't completely straight and my corners are a tad skuewiff however I am totally fine with it - thanks very much

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it. No-one needs straight lines - keep it unique!

[@sabrinaharris6538]

Great tutorial. I will be making these, I have lots of scraps that will work. These would be good at a craft bazaar. Thank You for Sharing your Time, and your Talent with all of us.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Yes, they would be great for any fundraiser. Glad you liked the tutorial. 😀

[@lornadowie9236]

Really enjoyed your tutorial thank you.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you found it useful.

[@loisgriffin193]

Simple and pleasing. Thanks.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@susanmartinez1485]

My granddaughter fought me a photo of a fabric bookmark asking if I could make a couple for her. Of course I headed to KZbin! Your instructions are great. They are very detailed. I like that. I have some precut 5” squares that I will use for this project. I usually make pillow cases and quilts so this will makes nice small project for me.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

These are a great use for precut squares. I am sure that she will love them! 😀

[@tabethahargett2611]

How did they turn out with the pre-cut squares? I'm making a bunch for Christmas and have a ton of the pre cut squares sitting around and decided to make these this year.

[@dinky..]

Thank you so much! I'm going to make some tomorrow 🙏

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Great news! Good luck with your bookmarks! 😀

[@elainet5870]

Nicely explained!😃

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. Enjoy making yours.

[@TLB-wo7ld]

Easiest. Thank you..... :)

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Great! Good luck with yours. 😀

[@traceysimpkins9147]

Awesome thank you

[@ChristinesCrafts]

You're Welcome

[@rmullins9596]

Thank you for such spot on instructions! I subscribed.!🎉

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you for the positive feedback. It makes it all worthwhile! 😀

[@rmullins9596]

My pleasure! anxious to follow u an learn ..🙋

[@irenedale5256]

Really good idea, thank you. 💕

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you like it!

[@donna57]

Great tutorial

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. Good luck with your bookmark! 😀

[@mariatrejo3050]

Thank you for sharing ❤️. Just what I was looking for.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Fabulous! Good luck with your bookmarks!

[@denisemitchell6950]

Love these! Thank you!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you liked them. 😀

[@robertahuggins822]

Great tutorial…thank you!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kiwijenny61]

Lovely tutorial x

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@lisalisa1261]

Nice tutorial! These will make great Christmas presents, it can even be a Christmas card on the back!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Great idea! I love them for Christmas gifts, especially if you need to post your gift.

[@janebaxter5698]

Love these. Thanks for the great tutorial. Xxxx

[@kristinabrummer3912]

Loved this simple and helpful tutorial :) Thanks

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Glad you liked it. Good luck with your bookmark. 😀

[@kristinabrummer3912]

@@ChristinesCrafts thank you :) I am excited to rekindle my sewing love for holiday gifts.

[@IzzaPuzzles]

love this! Thank you so much!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

So glad. Enjoy making yours1

[@kathrynmaguire8210]

Thank you

[@MozoRebecca]

Thanks

[@ChristinesCrafts]

My pleasure! 😀

[@theresekitzman7465]

Loved the video. You made 4 inch squares on your video, what size do you make them for a book mark? I am learning to embroidery from my 96 year mom, and add hope to add that to the bookmark.!!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

To make the actual bookmark I use 4" square. That gives a nice size bookmark. I hope that helps. Embroidering one sounds lovely! 😀

[@sharonlalli1414]

I top stitch along the folded edge of triangle piece before putting pieces together.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Great idea. Thank you for adding that comment to help people adapt the basic instructions. 😀

[@rinainamdar7362]

Thanku so much

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Absolute pleasure!

[@alisongrayhandmade]

This is a great video, can you tell me the interfacing that you use

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thanks for that! I just use a medium weight iron on interfacing.

[@alisongrayhandmade]

@@ChristinesCrafts Lovely I am going to make some

[@hannahmclaughlin977]

Hiya I'm wanting to make these for Xmas left it to let min as always I've got decovil light interface in my stash do you think that would work? Thanks x

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Light interfacing should be fine but perhaps use 2 layers.

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

You can also add simple embroidery stitches to jazz it up.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Oh yes! Fabulous idea. You could even add someone's initials or name to make a super gift! 😀

[@jemmapinnington5556]

Going to enjoy making things from your channel!... for this bookmarker do I need iron-on interfacing for this or can I do without? thanks

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank for he feedback. You could make it without interfacing but it may be a bit soft. Try it, it will still work as a bookmark! 😀

[@jemmapinnington5556]

@@ChristinesCrafts I was so excited and made it without so it is floppy haha! will use interfacing from now on

[@ChristinesCrafts]

@@jemmapinnington5556 You know what you are doing now you have had a practice. Good luck with the rest!👍

[@barbaraamping5659]

How many inches were your smaller bookmarks when you cut the material? Thanks 🙏

[@ChristinesCrafts]

The measurements for the small bookmark are 4". The one I made in the video was not but I labeled it 4" to show you. My apologies if I made it confusing.

[@RachelShennan]

These are much easier than I expected! What type of interfacing did you use? And I’m a complete noob and is there a special type of stitch you use for top stitching or do you use any of the stitches?

[@ChristinesCrafts]

You can use any weight interfacing you like, it will just end up stiffer or softer. I used a medium weight iron-on interfacing. You can use any stitches for top stitching. I just used an ordinary straight stitch making sure the stitch size was not too small. They would look great with a fancy embroidery stitch though!

[@RachelShennan]

@@ChristinesCrafts thank you for replying! That’s so helpful ☺️ I’ve got a medium weight interfacing I’m going to try ☺️

[@ChristinesCrafts]

@@RachelShennan That should work really well. Good luck!

[@Mrsdeanroad]

Total beginner here… could I hand sew instead? I don’t yet have a machine 🙈

[@caroljohnson99]

I prefer the smaller size you made, Christine. What are those dimensions please? Thank-you so much.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Sorry for the confusion. The small ones are made from a piece of fabric 4" by 4". I thought people might notice that mine was much bigger in the video.

[@karenpalmer9988]

@@ChristinesCrafts You made the 4 x 4 in this video, and said it was made larger for us to see? What would the size dimension be for a paperback book? Thank you!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

@@karenpalmer9988 Use a 4 x 4 square ad you will get a small bookmark.

[@JasperJanssen]

@@karenpalmer9988 finished dimension is going to be the starting dimension minus twice the seam allowance, so for 4” start and 3/8 seam it’d be just over 3 inches and that’s exactly the size shown with the smaller ones.

[@wendyejohnson7517]

Leave the turning gap on one of the sides that doesn’t have the triangle piece. Makes less bulk to turn through.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Great idea! Always great to add to these tutorials and improve them. 🙂

[@karenpalmer9988]

Can you tell me what the actual size is for the smaller ones you made at the end of the tutorial? They look like they would fit a paperback book which is what I need. The 4 x 4 is way to large for a smaller book...Thank you!

[@ChristinesCrafts]

If you use 4 x 4 that will make a bookmark that is suitable for a paperback book. I simply made it larger to show up better in the tutorial. I thought people might look and say that is bigger than 4"!

[@karenpalmer9988]

@@ChristinesCrafts Thank you so much for your response...I will try it...

[@karennoel1572]

How do you add a bit of lace to this pattern?

[@ChristinesCrafts]

You could always glue some lace on. If you want come lace to stick out beyond the front triangle you could cut that square in half along the diagonal and then sew the two pieces back together (right sides facing) trapping the lace between them. Then when you turned it out you would have the lace sticking out beyond the triangle. This would make the triangle slightly smaller so you may need to cut out a slightly larger square to start with. To be honest, I have not tried it myself. Good luck if you give it a try and please let us all know how it goes. 😀

[@oliviakrytus1025]

Can this be done without interface?

[@ChristinesCrafts]

I am sure they can but I haven't tried. They just won't be as stiff. If they turn out too floppy you could try simply adding an extra layer of fabric in.

[@patvp73]

what is the real size measurements? You gave us what you used for the video but what size is the bookmark?

[@ChristinesCrafts]

If you use fabric that is 4" by 4" your bookmark will be 3" by 3". I hope that helps. 😀

[@jeremybaker8626]

What is the actual size, 3x3, 2x2. Thanks in advance

[@ChristinesCrafts]

If you use 4 x 4 squares your finished bookmark will be approximately 3.5 inches square.

[@foechicken8023]

So what are the dimensions of the small marks?

[@ChristinesCrafts]

I am not sure what you mean. If you mean when I top stitch the bookmark. I did mine at 1/4". If that is not what you meant please hit reply and I will try again to answer your question.

[@foechicken8023]

@@ChristinesCrafts Sorry that I wasn't more clear. It can be hard when using a text format. So you cut the larger one at 4" but what size were the ones at the end of the video? Were they same size? To me they looked smaller. Maybe my eyes deceived me. Anyway, thanks for answering me.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

@@foechicken8023 That makes perfect sense. I think I caused the confusion in the video! The one I sewed was larger just so it was easier for you to see. The ones at the end, which I think are the perfect size, were made using 4" squares. I hope that clears it up. 😀

[@foechicken8023]

@@ChristinesCrafts It does! Thanks.

[@isabellaebenezer2222]

Would you like to see embroided book marks

[@ChristinesCrafts]

These would be great with some embroidery on them. 😀

[@isabellaebenezer2222]

Pritty

[@ChristinesCrafts]

Thank you 😀

[@cindycarnes6441]

Rotary cutters are so much more efficient. I'm surprised you aren't using one.

[@ChristinesCrafts]

I agree and I often do but I try to show the projects so that as many people as possible can make them, even if they have not got much equipment. 😀

[@cindycarnes6441]

Well rotary cutters are cheap anymore. And so much more efficient. When I see scissors I immediately think….. old fashioned, skip.

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

YOU FORGT TO SAY WHAT SIZE YOU CUT IT

[@ChristinesCrafts]

The squares are 4" by 4". I hope that helps. 😀

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

No she did not she said 4 in