Handmade Writing Journal COVER Tutorial for Masculine Theme Journal, Faux-Leather Vinyl Pocket Cover

Due to the overwhelming positive response to my first Masculine Theme Journal • Handmade Writing Journ... I am making another one as a step-by-step series of tutorials.
Thank you all for watching and sharing your comments on the first journal and I hope this series provides lots of inspiration for your own creativity.
The cover is made with a piece of brown vinyl. In the first version I did some construction sewing, but for this journal I made it just with Beacon 3-In-1 acetone-based glue, which is very strong, dries fast, and can be used on lots of different materials.
There will be three signatures when I'm done, and they will be different than the first version of this journal because - why not ;-))
Journal will measures 9" high x 6-1/2" wide x 2" thick, just like the first one.
I am a classically trained artist of drawing and painting and think of journal making the same as any other composition - I look to create harmony, unity, cohesiveness. When I make a journal I am making an art piece and all the elements need to work together so that I don't make parts and pieces for journals ahead of time, I make pieces for individual journals appropriate for that journal.
I hope you are inspired
Thanks for watching
Kim

[@Gehtdichnixan876]

I Like IT

[@FriedaFriemel]

It was so funny watching and listening to you unraveling your thoughts. It sounded a little bit like listening to myself. 😁 Your authenticity is what I like and admire most about you.

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Oh thank you! I want this series to be more about process and figuring things out. Glad you enjoyed that.

[@angelonettebolden2700]

You can definitely use vynil to sew by machine. You just have to use a Teflon foot, or place some tape underneath your sewing foot to make the leather or vynil easier to sew!

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Thanks for the tip! I used a roller presser foot when I made the first vinyl cover journal and it worked great. The sewing machine repair person stated that the force needed to penetrate those materials created too much wear on the machine motor. I don't think I need to avoid vinyl completely as long as I only do it occasionally. I appreciate that you shared your experience, it helps. Cheers!

[@florencecampbell774]

We didn’t laugh at you at all.Thank you so much for showing me how to do it..Watched your other video of the full one.

[@KimVictoria-Artist]

Awesome! Thank you! I laugh at me sometimes, so it's okay. I hope this video inspired you.