Journal Cover Series - No Sew Packaging Based Fabric Cover & More!

[@cmjacobs57]

I've only ever made a couple of journals. I've always scrapbooked but then we sold our home and everything, just about, so I got out of the scrapbooking and now I quilt. You might say I had to choose my crafts carefully however I love your journals and well, thank the good Lord my husband built me a sewing nook in our 5th wheel because this craft I am going to do. I can't do full scale but I can do some. I have already started collecting some things. I just enjoy your style of teaching and your personality. Thanks. By the way if your wondering we are full time RVers. We are now in Vero Beach Florida and in the summer we go up to Pennsylvania as my mom is still living there. Thanks again. Chris

[@theresastewartloke296]

I was just about giving up on your projects that need sewing because i dont have a sewing machine. You are so kind to share with us that there is another way to do the journal cover without sewing. So grateful to you. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Be sure to keep in mind that sewing is just another way of “attaching”, so any time you see memory other sew, you can likely to the same thing with glue. 😁❤️

[@leaannking4783]

Loved the pro tip about stopping the zig zag on the left for better looking sewing! Thanks for sharing.

[@janetcarter9254]

I am having so much fun watching your techniques. I do things differently and you have simplified things. You also just gave me the best idea and I will share with you by happy mail.

[@tumblingtangles]

Hi Gayle! I love the encouragement you gave about getting an inexpensive machine and having the freedom to sew what you want!

[@billiejoethomason6075]

There is a spray called 505 spray adhesive. We use it to hold quilt pieces together for cutting & backing & batting to quilt top. You could spray your base & place your pieces down. No extra glue needed. It is repositional & your sewing machine will not have a problem sewing thru it.

[@valleyfever1964]

I've watched a LOT of your videos today. You make everything look so easy. 😊 It's fun watching your creative process as you make decisions. I love your channel and will probably be watching the entire day.

[@marilyncordell4687]

Hurray! I'm so happy that you are ready to invest in a new chair. You need a good one. It's a craft tool, you know. You can put a mat under it to help move on the carpet. I love the grain sack fabrics. Very cute.

[@nancykirk8913]

Today is my...uh hum...76th birthday and I ordered 3 items off your list at Amazon!! The glass mat, the binding kit and the Epson photo paper!! And, not from your list, a new sewing machine!!!!! I'm SO SO excited!!! I hope the Montana fires aren't close to you? You are always talking about the gorgeous woods that is really close to you....I know you worry a little about them. What a pity that so many places in the country have fires that destroy such exquisite scenery every year....so sad for every one that is affected. Those upholstery fabrics you are using make really beautiful covers!!! I'm going to be on the lookout for some scrapes in Joann's or on line for some!!!!! I also love quilted fabrics as covers!! LOVE your patchwork!!!!! Hugs XOXOXOXO

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Birthday, Nancy!! And thank you for shopping from my list!! Great items you ordered!! Sending big birthday hugs your way! ❤️

[@donnatolle1419]

I just adore this chenille cover Gayle. I have seen these made into baby journals and they are just so adorable. The soft textures, the colors, the patchwork; OH MY! My time has been very limited of late but I love playing around with little fabric pieces and all the different stitches on my sewing machine.

[@marilynh5556]

I love this, Gayle! I am (slo-w-l-y) making my first journal, an altered book. It is country themed and I think I will do a patchwork cover like this. Thanks SO much for the inspiration and tutorial. Sometimes I watch your videos on my tv and it's hard to comment so I have switched back to my tablet so I can let you know how much I enjoy and appreciate you!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much, Marilyn! ❤️

[@marlenejones6266]

Wish I had your patience and your talent Gayle. And your imagination. I have to follow others to get any ideas. But thank goodness people like you make videos for people like me who cant figure things out by themselves. Lol. Dollar Tree has the 9 x 12 envelopes too...6 for a buck. Decent quality too

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

I'm a big believer in having a work horse sewing machine for oddball sewing, saving my nice machine for formal stitching. Mine is a Husky that I purchased from my fabric store which was taken as a trade in and refurbished. Husky is made by Husqvarna.

[@peggyeaton6601]

Everyone always says that they enjoy their morning coffee with Gayle. I don’t drink coffee but I don’t let that deter me. I enjoy my morning Pepsi with Gayle ☺️

[@tfntexas]

Peggy Eaton I’m usually having a Red Bull because I don’t drink coffee either lol...

[@suesweetpea7]

WOW, LOVE IT THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHOW US HOW TO DO FABRIC COVERS WITHOUT A MACHINE. HAVE A BLESSED DAY GAYLE.

[@robinpowell2712]

Wonderful ideas. I like that you present different covers, as well as different ideas in general. That's what makes your videos so great. I tried to comment on your recent Cinch journal videos yesterday. I went to your website and purchased the Cinch machine. I made my first cinch journal. It was successful thanks to your videos! Thank you Gayle

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yay! So exciting, Robin! They are kind of slick, aren’t they? I’m feeling the need to make more..... ❤️

[@sandraeilenstine287]

Thanks for the video. I just found a chenille bed spread at the bins and I am looking forward to using it. For those subbies who don't have a sewing machine yet, Craigslist is great for finding things. We junk journalers love reusing old things. If you can put a little maintenance into an older machine it could be worth the time and money.

[@chrislerma6635]

Thank you for the "No Sew" cover video. I have often thought about a fabric cover but not being a seamstress I was afraid to try. This was so helpful. After your first cover video I requested a "No Sew" version & you answered my request. Thank you! You are the Best.

[@joannedonovan9489]

I found some half-square triangles left from a quilt top I made. They would make a pretty cover!! Thanks for the ideas!!

[@wt30001]

This is great. So informative. I don’t sew. But I love fabric covered journals. Thank you.

[@shaughn4166]

Hi Gayle! Love watching you create! As far as the office chair on carpet…. I use one that has the rollerblade wheels and it’s pneumatic! But as far as organizing my stuff … I struggle with categorization ephemera to be able to “ Generically grab” and go with decorating ideas. I’m constantly reorganizing and can’t seem to come up with a system. If you could touch on the subject or guide me to some videos, it would be appreciated wholeheartedly. Thanks for all you do! You are fantastic in all the videos I’ve seen so far! Lol… even my husband knows “It’s Gayle!”

[@samanthaphillips5102]

My husband knows "it's Gayle" too. lol

[@erika3293]

Hey Gayle, thank you for saying you didn't see a lot of difference between Fabric Tac and Fabric Fix. I just bought a new bottle of Fabric Tac today and I originally picked up the Fabric Fix but then put it back because I wasn't sure. I know it's a little thing but good information to keep in my back pocket next time I'm in need of glue. Thank you. Cover is gorgeous. TFS

[@catherinedeseton964]

apparently there is also a 3-in-1 glue by Beacon and Nik B/S thinks there is no different with any of them...however I can't get that easily here, so I have to use what is available...

[@LynsAlteredArts]

I use the 3 in 1 from Beacon also I don’t know if there’s any difference. if you look on their website they have a million of them they have a mixed media one but I’ve never seen that in the store. I should write them and ask them if there’s any difference.

[@erika3293]

@@LynsAlteredArts - Yes Lyn. I think I will go to their site and check out the different products.

[@marywelton7738]

You have made me so happy. What a great video. I have waited for this for so long. Thank you so much.

[@roden70]

Thank you so much for this tutorial Gayle. Your videos are always both informative and entertaining.

[@Shelby-uw2tt]

Love these cover ideas, can’t wait to get started on some. Thanks for sharing!

[@jacquelinecrawford3297]

Great tutorial. Thanks for all of your videos. I so enjoy watching them.

[@aikiakane]

It always makes me happy to see other crafters use cereal boxes in their covers. My hubby gives me so much (playful, mostly) grief over it. I've never done my covers like this, but I'll definitely have to try it! I don't have a sewing machine, so mine are always glued, but it's somehow different. Thanks for sharing!

[@CrazyGreeneyedCraftylady]

When our renos are done I will try my singer machine, Ived had it fir about 7 years and used it 3 times, I never seen seen journals till I watched you Gayle, but I’m going too, I make loads of journals and always glue, lol, I buy glue in bulk!

[@cwsowell]

If you like your chair and it's still comfortable, you might try just getting a chair mat (it makes a huge difference) and a little WD-40 on the wheels couldn't hurt either. Also check to see if there are threads, etc. wrapped around them making them difficult to roll - especially if it rolled ok before and now doesn't.

[@freidagepner2370]

Love all the patchwork! So pretty!

[@jeanetteschmidt6005]

I just LOVE the chenille cover. It reminds me so much of my younger days. My sister and I had a light pink chenille bedspread with dark pink flowers on our bed. We all had chenille bedspreads, but my brothers; they had a denim jean one. I have learned so much from your videos.

[@carolynchatham6338]

The patchwork pieces will be so nice on a country/farm journal and the chenille is so cozy.

[@gramdeb54]

I am loving the chenille. What a fun cover for a journal.

[@JeanetteHouse]

That last one especially is a great way to use up fabric scraps - a great stash buster! *runs out and buys more fabric anyway* 😬😬😘

[@jbeaudi]

This is another technique I've never tried that looks like fun. And using up fabrics is a bonus! Thanks for sharing!

[@Dream_M1]

Thank you! Really enjoying this series.

[@annariginalmake]

I just love everything you show in your videos. Such a treat to sit down at the end of a day & catch up.X

[@cindyburst]

I’m enjoying these sooo much! Thank you Gayle for all you do for us.

[@JournalDreamworld]

Love this! I got my sewing machine for $80 on Amazon! Doesn't have all the bells and whistles bits works great. Shop around and even pawn shops!

[@grenaesjournals2726]

This is a great way to use up all the boxes and fabric remnants I have been saving! I will probably sew, but this might be a good option for when my granddaughters come to visit and want to “make a journal.” I have had a Singer machine for years and my husband gifted me with a heavy duty Singer for Christmas for all my paper sewing - $160 on Amazon. Thanks for sharing! Grenae

[@billiejoethomason6075]

I’m in my Goodwill several times a month & they often have sewing machines. I picked up a Simple Singer machine for $20. It needed a needle but everything else was good. I think it normally cost about ? $149 at JoAnns. They also have some heavy metal ones, like your old one you used while yours was in the shop. Yard sales are another good source for used machines. So second hand is good enough too.

[@ruthh.935]

Ooh'! So pretty and appeals to the quilter in me. Another great Gayle idea!

[@marysoar6631]

Wow - beautiful fabrics at Amour. Thanks for the link!

[@dodipc]

Wow! Look what you accomplished in such a short time! Thanks for sharing your great ideas! 😘

[@heatherspaulding7731]

I cant wait to see what you do with your old magazines!! You make such beautiful things!

[@veronicawhite398]

Love the tapestry and patchwork covers. I was trying to watch but I was busy fussy cutting...in bed of course while munching on chocolate...😁

[@nanjohnson8186]

Love how you've pieced together the chenille and fabric. This is one idea that I would love to try once I get caught up on my other things, probably when I retire in 10 years. Hahaha. Thanks for sharing and making me laugh. 💞😂

[@juneribbons5196]

Theis Cover is beautiful. I live the apholstry fabric for covers. It's just the right weight of fabric. I got my current seeing at Walmart. It's a brother and cost me $59.00. I've had it for about 5 years. I have it serviced every other year and it runs fine for all of my sewing and craft needs. I use baby wipes in many ways. Ithaca ones that I use for glue cleanup dry quite stiff. I cut them in strips, fold them and make tiny folded roses with them. I said channel just before you chose it lol

[@cheryl2455]

Wow great video! Really learning about how fun fabrics are! Thanks!

[@MonicaGarciadivinelight]

I love the feed sack fabrics! That’s an adorable cover!

[@lindaclausen5477]

They turned out great❣️ Can’t wait for the next tutorial ❣️

[@CarolClarkEcstaticWriter]

This video is so timely for me! I am starting a Christmas junk journal (my first junk journal), and want to glue fabric down for the cover. Thanks for all the hints! :-)

[@billiejoethomason6075]

When you go to Staples get a plastic/vinyl chair mat. They make them for carpet & hardwood floors. Makes your chair roll easier & no marks in the floor.

[@roseanndeighan5872]

Hello Gayle, Hope all is better with the fire there 🙏 I am just trying to catch up on videos!!! Thank you for all your shares! Heading out on another vacation to see my Grandson 💙 😁 Fun fun😍😊

[@patriciadavis2066]

I have always loved a crazy quilt but it needs embroidery to make it great. Also I have done books covers with satin with batting and backed with cotton material. With the satin you could make the batting thick enough to push brads or needle and thread thru to add fun to the front. well I guess it is just thoughts but maybe you could use these ideas for a starting place, maybe. Just thinking and I love your videos and your ideas, it starts me off on a wild tangent. Enjoying your videos. Hugs Lady!!

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Thanks for the sewing tip on the corners with the zig zag stitch💕 hugs

[@catherinedeseton964]

you could do by hand running stitch is something I do from time to time - I either need a new sewing machine or this one completely overhauled, but for now I use nice thread: embroidery, silk or just ordinary cotton, sometimes yarn...sometimes I want to show you what my books look like:-)

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Great tutorial! Love the patchwork!

[@jenniferboyd5208]

The lint roller is a lifesaver when working with chinelle and minky fabrics!

[@baycast]

Another great video Gayle with lots of good advice and helpful tips. I had to laugh as I thought " what's farmhouse"? Its feed sack you said? I think? You are funny!🤣🤣🤣

[@SammiJarrad]

When you do get your new chair at Staples, also get the plastic chair runner. It goes under your chair so you can roll along. My hubby loves having it under his desk. I am sooo glad you made 3 book covers! I love having an hour long Gayle video. The patchwork is adorable!! 💜💜💜

[@juliannewilliams7402]

Love this thanks Gayle. I was wondering why you didn't add glue to the inside of the second side of the muslin in the no sew cover? A little tip, when you are doing patchwork, its easier to take a quick photo of the pieces you have laid out, that way you can check you are doing it the same way, at a glance.

[@taylormadejournals9662]

A great back to the basics series !

[@donnaclark2683]

Love these patchwork covers!

[@shoshonnaissachar5927]

LOL I said, "I think its too big" about that red square and you said, "Me, too!" Freaked me out!! haha I love your videos. New subscriber.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Welcome to my channel! I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️. I love it when we “talk” to each other! Lol! ❤️

[@jetwasik1648]

Great video! Love the patchwork seed sacks cover! So many new things to learn!

[@craftygoodnesswithkim1834]

Another great video. Love the journal covers💕

[@mprairiedale]

Awesome video!! I'm just learning to sew and I appreciate all the tips. I really think I'll give the patch work one a try👍👍

[@lalagamma4452]

Great tutorial as always! the patchwork one gave me a great idea I was just thinking getting old pieces of shirts or dresses from somebody that's passed to make a memory Journal. You give me so much inspiration. Thank you!! Absolutely yummy covers! I have an extra sewing machine that I picked up from it was either offer up or let go. Those are both sites where people listings in your local area. this way my good sewing machine is just for material and the other sewing machine is going to be just for journals things of that nature. I believe I paid 25 or 30 bucks for it. It's older but it works great. 💚💙💜🧵🔖📚

[@lynnecoleman1135]

i love having coffee with you every day

[@azoreanqweenxo5451]

I do also. : )

[@sheilamcconkey7644]

Good instruction and warning of pit falls. Lol thank you for teaching so many methodss of construction of journals.

[@donnahalliday8355]

Gail, I love your videos and you have been a great help to me in learning the ropes.As a llifelong Sewer who can no longer see to use my machine I would never glue a cover as open at the edges as you did but I see now that it works.I cover my base like a book in school. ,and then iron a hem in the inside material anld glue it to two the outside cover,which is now inside the edge. I think with a less forgiving fabtric than the apolstery one it wouldnt look very classy with rough edges.By folding the edges in I can use thinner and even dressy fabrics.

[@suemeteer1499]

Love the journal covers great work!

[@danaclark8077]

I love the patch work cover ❤

[@tfntexas]

Wow...I especially love that last patch work cover but they’re all beautiful! Thanks for doing this! PS...I sneezed too so don’t worry about it lol.

[@deniseramirez9706]

I really like the small patch work at the end. great job.

[@judyroy4816]

I like that frayed bottom. The fabric is so pretty.

[@ArtJunkie]

Gail I’ve done lots of tutorials on doing what I don’t know what I’m doing lolol 😂 it’s always worked out just fine. 😂 loving the Chanelle . Thanks for the journal cover videos. 😊

[@donnapeat8007]

Hi Gayle. I'm new to junk journalling and really enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you for going through the steps. Kind regards Donna. X

[@sonyasaville5042]

I love that chenille fabric! So pretty...it’s first time I have seen it on journal cover. I can imagine how gorgeous it will look when it’s done. I can’t wait to see your finish work. Very impressive!! Now, I can start shopping on Esty to find these chenille fabric if I can...and I would love to try one myself with your tutorial! I found a lot of batches with - one pound bag of cotton fabric for 99 cents at thrift stores. I have four boxes full of them already washed and folded. Lol.. Now I can keep an eye on chenille bed covers at thrift stores. I never realized how gorgeous they look. I enjoyed watching your tutorial gives me a lot things for me to try with it!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@melodywilloughby4041]

Sure wish I had all that feed sack fabric from my grandmother. Love the chenille too. Thanks Gayle! xoxo

[@gretchenkleer9252]

Thanks for the no sew tutorial. I couldn't sew a straight line if my life depended on it! Lol. Like the patch work covers a lot. Hugs until next time. ;-)

[@annettedepete4314]

Love when you do a series, that is how I learned how to make a fabric cover by yourvideo

[@craftycat7212]

Great journal covers Gayle!💕😺Amy

[@loripadilla669]

Thanks Gayle, this was so helpful.

[@marlenebowan2799]

Great! Now I have some ideas to use up my scraps and fabric samples.

[@AuroraPearls]

Love your giggle! I don't use a sewing machine, but that is my choice because it's not my thing. I need my paper unadulterated. I use fabric only if there's no other solution for a repair.

[@velvetspicer1962]

Love these! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@helenascott389]

What wonderful patterns, great to use up the bits that are getting out of hand in my stash, I think the material has been breeding in my cupboard, no!!!!! It’s my collecting/buying compulsion!!!! Lol! TFS. 😻xx

[@conniedellinger4089]

Thank you for covers with out sewing!!!

[@beckysavino1]

what a fantastic work of art! thanks for sharing!!

[@neppieb]

I always take a picture of my work when I'm doing patchwork. It helps to look at it as I glue it down.

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

That is exactly what I needed Gayle, thanks for the tutorial.

[@WoodlandInspired]

Enjoyed the video Gayle got some really good ideas. Thank you for sharing!

[@joannmcgowan9394]

Love this ! I am so intimidated by a seeing machine lol do the gluing will work ! Thank you

[@Shadypeanutlane]

Captain n Chenille... lol I loved seeing these covers. I really love the sewing but am bobbin challenged... I often just buy wheels for my chair... I roll everywhere because I have arthritis so my ball bearings fall out! Amazon has them if your wheels are universal and pull out of the base.

[@lisamoline7474]

Also Gayle, if someone is looking to buy a sewing machine for this kind of thing - I found mine at Walmart and it's a Singer, for around $100. Actually I think it was a bit under that but it works great for sewing paper and fabric. In fact that's all I've used it for at this time anyway!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

another wonderful journal cover to learn TFS xx

[@kdarnell350]

Thx Gayle...so informative. I think I can do this!

[@midgeberg22]

I love watching your videos. You are just too dang cute!!!! Love your giggles!😁😁😁