SO EASY! How to sew a simple book cover

[@caitlinbarber4349]

Lee needs to be the official spokesperson of Skillshare. That was smashing!

[@JoanneBlossy]

You need to get Lee to do some more voice overs for you. He is amazing! He certainly made me smile.

[@ZohraBuring]

I really love this tutorial, and your channel in general. I enjoy your style of narrating a lot, sometimes it can be quite all over the place but that's okay! I actually really like that, it makes your videos a lot more 'real' than some others I've seen on KZbin

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

Oh good, sometimes I get self conscious about the brain fog and dizzy moments, it's good to hear that you enjoy it 😄😄

[@liverbird46]

@@missmckennaslifeleverage6028 Brain fog like me! As you were struggling for words, I thought, that's me 😉

[@bellavitaly]

I pulled my sewing machine out for the first time in years and made myself one of these. Thanks so much for sharing - I love my new book cover and am going to make a few more tomorrow!

[@beverlybigmore6400]

I wanted to make a covered journal for a friends birthday, watched several videos then came across yours. The best, love the way you are natural and explain and show everything.

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

I’ve designed a similar case (complete with outside zippered pocket or possibly turning the inner book sleeves to zippered pockets) for the current supplies I’m using, but I haven’t made it yet. Why? _Because I can’t sew!_ I have the machine and all accessories but not the guts to do it without instruction. _Since buying the machine, I’ve learned no one I know who knows how to sew with a machine wants to _*_teach_*_ how to do it._ You make it look so easy! You also make this look like a good beginner project but I’d love to see how you handle the added pencil case. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Also, congratulate Lee on his Skillshare commercial, it was adorable!

[@sewagg]

Lovely. Especially like the 1st fabric, with the vintage fashion print. And yes, yes, yes PLEASE make a cover with a pencil case!

[@mycypticsoul]

I love this tutorial, it’s so helpful!!!! I searched everywhere for a simple easy tutorial for a planner cover and this did it for me! I made my measurements custom to my weekly planner and it turned out perfect! I’ve already made two in the last two days. Had to subscribe! 🤩

[@mewojdjdj3946]

so satisfying to hear good scissor on a starchy fabric

[@KeaIrene23]

1. the covers look amazing!!! 2. THE BEST AD PROMO EVER.

[@mixedmedialife7916]

🤣🤣🤣 Lee's promo for Skillshare 😂😂😂. I literally did LOL which I rarely do. Good job, kind sir. First time I've ever watched a Skillshare promo all the way through 👍

[@lindaclarkson9679]

Mixed Media Life I was going to say the same thing. I always skip the promos, but that one has me laughing and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lee needs to do all the promo videos. 😂

[@mixedmedialife7916]

@@lindaclarkson9679 Agreed! Then he can use them for voice acting auditions ;)

[@knittinghands23]

Yes, I would like pockets for my bank card, for cards of washi tape, driver's license, etc. I really like using fabric for a cover. Thank you for this tutorial. Grand idea. If I have not told you lately, I appreciate you. I get really excited when you post. I really enjoy your ideas.

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

Thank you so much Abbie ❤️ comments like yours keep me going and reminded me why I love this job xxx

[@elisabethsargent]

Omg, the promotion by Lee is the best thing ever! I'd watch the crap out of his channel! I love your videos, and rewatch them often as a calming influence in the background.

[@jerseybabe412]

I love watching your videos. Your enthusiasm clearly shows and always puts a smile on my face. :)

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

Yay!! Thank you! 🥰

[@adasmart3095]

I know what you mean about ASMR while cutting. I was cutting a pattern today and that sound is sooo pleasurable. I love this tutorial by the way

[@anthonywarwood6817]

Love this tutorial. Just purchased and was looking for simple to follow projects. This looks like I’d be able to do as it’s all straight stitching

[@kristieamitchell5783]

This is by far the best video I’ve seen to make a cover!!! Thank you for making this!!!

[@deniseramirez9706]

That was cool. I love the cover because I love cats. Yes, I would like to see you make one with the pencil case. Thank you for sharing.

[@tanyarobinson3392]

Ohhhh my gosh!!! Thank you sooooo much! I have a new sewing machine and this is just the project to get started with!!! I have a Lemome journal also and it is nice to change up the color!

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

Oh wow!! It's so much fun, there are so many great tutorials on KZbin, you're going to be addicted in no time! 😁

[@infinite_potato]

I love the cover, I'm so glad you did this tutorial. Now I have to go make one!

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

If you make one, share it with me, if love to see!!

[@bof.930]

Thanks! I always have a hard time knowing where to place the elastic and this helped!

[@lindseyduncan5097]

Lee coming through with the promo!! 😂 this is an awesome tutorial, my family surprised me with a sewing machine for Christmas and I’ve found myself intimidated by it but this seems very manageable 😍

[@bomag5629]

Great video! Yes, I’d love to see more like this - how to put extra pockets in, maybe centre elastic bands (think TN’s), and even supplies pocket(s).

[@carolinehonse35]

This is a wonderful video! I would love to see more like it to include adding a place for several pens and extra pockets, etc. Thanks. Your instructions were clear and precise.

[@curlyhappy-ju5cn]

Brilliant love this tutorial please do more. Think I'm finally going to see one for myself.

[@barbarabarthel9566]

Thank you for the wonderful instructions. I just made one and it turned out great 😊❤

[@ashleyraley8124]

Girl, I did it😌.. the size came out perfect thanks so much ☺️ definitely know why they charge so much on Etsy for this stuff.

[@kimberlymoline107]

I would love to see other versions!

[@Pinkhaloeffect]

such a great tutorial! i love your energy and you did a great job explaining. loved how you gave reminders like when turning inside out watch out for the needle lol and tips too! im so excited to make a journal book cover as a gift for my sister !!!

[@Gigimamapa5]

Thank you so much. You gave me food for thought. I want to make my environment pretty. 🥰

[@spottingwithcurtis]

Love the tutorial, defo need to make one now! Fyi - Sound was very low, thought it was my phone but even on my laptop - full volume I struggled to hear.

[@adasmart3095]

This is a great tutorial... I am planning on making some for gifts. Thank you.

[@Lydia_cooolkid]

I just came across your video how refreshing to watch such a real video I love your personality 💖 can't wait to make this

[@Kimberley_Veronica]

This is exactly what I was looking for and so easy to follow!! Legend!!

[@susansutton1712]

Thank you for sharing. Easy to follow steps 🤗

[@Jewels67]

Thank you so much!! I loved your paris cover and actually commented on it in a previous video.

[@Luna-411]

Omg, how did you know I needed this! Thank you.

[@paulamiller6073]

So loved your tutorial for sewing a journal cover. Now if I find a journal that I love the pages and not the cover. I can just make a different cover. Yeah!! By the way. I loved lee's promo for skill share!! Just loved his little jokes. His voice was very soothing. I usually just skip the promo. I definitely will be checking out skill share. I would love to see you make a cover with a pencil case. Love to see what you come up with. Keep up the good work. Love your videos!!!

[@janetcollin7717]

Loved your tutorial, thank you very much. i did find your seam allowance was too big and I had to make my cover quite a bit smaller.

[@eldaped77]

It's a really lovely project!! Just great for me... a beginner!!

[@joycew3086]

This is a great video. Love the voice over! Now I wish i had a sewing machine.

[@brendachell7128]

Yes please show us how to add pockets for pencils, eraser, stickers. Thank you.

[@joelynb6366]

It’s beautiful!

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

Thank you!

[@amandabaker3110]

I love this! I am going to make one! I would love to see different kinds!!

[@Bob-xc2ol]

Great video, I am looking forward to trying this. Well done

[@jadakowers4727]

Nicely done!

[@TheOilyOT]

We need to be friends, I loved your narration and personality throughout this video...you made me laugh 😆

[@gwendolynE9]

Such a pleasure to learn from!

[@allthebrokenchildren]

really enjoyed this video. great and easy to follow.

[@kefeigin]

This is great! I would love to see more versions you make!

[@AmyPatterson]

This is wonderful!!!

[@gdimitra01]

Love your voiceover, you sound like sunshine 🌞

[@LeezaJNZ]

I loved this and I loved hearing Lee too! He did a great job. Was a bit bummed that we didn't get this or something special over on Patreon tho! :( Hope Riddles is doing better now too! xo

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

Hi Liza, I'm working on more stuff for patreon at the moment, I'm excited to share it with you all! Ridley is doing really really well, he's much better thank you xx

[@caitlinbarber4349]

Lovely tutorial. Thank you. Like the sewing videos

[@geekista]

Yes please. More content like this, I really enjoyed this one :)

[@smjjable]

Love the maths help.

[@shaash5236]

Great video. Yes I’d like to see the attached pencil case. Thanks

[@puddytatpurr]

Looks great! Loved the skillshare promo LOL

[@hannahlowes7024]

Thankyou this was super helpful!! 💕

[@caitcampbell7057]

I really, REALLY love this!!! I'd love to see more variations!! I think I would try mine with fabric glue because I don't have a sewing machine. Thank you so so so much for being the awesome human you are! 💜 I love your channel so so so much!! And Lee's promo was AMAZING! LOL! Also, I'd like to make a request for maybe some collection ideas specifically for chronic illnesses or any connections at all? I'm not sure if you're into that or not. I just also struggle with chronic Illness and would love to have some collections that could be helpful, if that makes sense. But I also just love collections lol. Okay, I'm rambling so I'm going to stop. Thank you so so so much! Sending lots of love and light your way!

[@kathycockcroft741]

Just love this video. I have just tried to make a journal cover with pockets and magnetic clasp. Unfortunately the blasted journal is too big. I am a beginner but always want to do something difficult! I am going to try your instructions as it looks pretty easy and clear. Pockets and magnetic clasp would be good though if you could produce a video including that it would be fab. Thanks very much.

[@cdholland98]

Loved this!!!

[@dianaramos8089]

Hello I love the book cover. What number batting you use

[@tempest510]

It's a lovely cover!

[@Washiela]

Hello m'dear 😊. Love your video ... thanks for sharing.

[@T1201]

Hello..what type of batting do you use? All I found it the type for quilting.

[@brendachell7128]

Where did you get your fabric from please. Love the cats and the Paris, models fabric.

[@BonniesJourneys]

Would love to see one with pockets

[@VitainAustralia]

You are so funny I love your videos

[@KeturaSaint-Fleurose]

I’m trying to start this process. Is it possible to sew multiple fabrics together and it having the same thick outcome with the padding? Where can you find the padding

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

You could do it with multiple fabrics but you'd need to pin them really well to stop them slipping out of place, I'd actually stitch the fabrics together before you start assembling it all so that it doesn't move out of place. The stuff I used is called batting material, you can usually get it from fabric shops or on online, but you don't actually need it to make the cover, it just makes it a little padded in the end 😁

[@AspienPadda]

This was just so nice to watch and I would like more. It is making me want to sew though and that's never good because I have neither a sewing machine nor the patience and time to hand sew anymore. I used to love hand sewing and made doll clothes but with a 3yo and a newborn you give some things up for a bit. Either way, very nice video to watch. I did enjoy sewing vicariously through you. I can already imagine the beautiful things you'll make. Oh and if you could do one with a zip, I've never understood how to stop them. The starts fine but what do you do at the end? This is a silly question, especially for experienced sewers (lol that's likely not the word, seamstresses) but I always had difficulty and we all have our blindspots okay.

[@madeleincoetzee5636]

Hello, I love your cover, you can make more sewing tutorials. All of your stuff is great to watch.. Love the kitty fabric..... Take care

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

It's definite something I'm going to consider, I do love to sew!

[@betinaceciliafeld9854]

You make it look so easy! Also, congrats for the new mic, although the sound was a little low for me 😟 Hugs and kisses from Argentina!

[@lindamcneely]

which journal book did you use?

[@kimberlyjm2654]

U got me Lolololol...... So simple.... Thanku.

[@sofia4839]

beautiful

[@hippodinoreserve6090]

Hi. What’s the name of your Skillshare class? I can’t find you on there. Thanks and good luck!

[@cuppa.books.]

People just don't use the word 'spiffing' enough 😅

[@palestineforces]

New idea

[@sewoveritnow2612]

I wonder if you giggled at 11:14 for the same reason I did.😂

[@missmckennaslifeleverage6028]

I bet it was 🤣😂🤣

[@tempest510]

Your sound has gotten so quiet. I have to max my speakers or my headphones out.

[@ladyme578]

WHAT AN AWESOME TOTORIAL! BUT THE VOLUME IS WAYYYYYY TO LOW

[@lindamcneely]

cannot hear you"

[@lindapodkova9848]

I can hardly hear you. I had to go somewhere else.

[@IMOO1896]

Sorry, couldn’t bare the laughing