Your First Sewing Project! Needlebook Tutorial PERFECT For Beginner Sewers! Trying out KAM Snap Tool

A Needlebook is a super simple project that is made up of 3 rectangles and a bit of thread. This is a fantastic project for a beginner sewer or anyone who wants a fast finish using nothing but scraps. It requires very little material and even less time.
What do you do with a Needlebook? Hold your needles! Or your earrings! Or stray threads you'll use later! Not only will it hold a few of your essentials, it's also a great project to build on. You can add pockets, zippers, and clear vinyl to turn this into a custom wallet, zipper pouch, and so much more.
Cutting Instructions:
Outer Panel - 9.5" x 5"
Lining Panel - 9.5" x 5"
SF101 (optional) - 9.5" x 5"
Fusible Fleece - 8.5" x 4"
Felt - 6.5" x 3"
40wt Thread
Closure of Choice
Happy Sewing!
Time stamps for each step in the first comment!
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Products Used:
*KAM Snap Setter Tool: amzn.to/2mXGjyx
*1/4" wide Elastic: amzn.to/2mlZHVs
Benzie Design Felt: www.benziedesign.com/
*40 weight cotton thread: amzn.to/2mqxYDa
Wool Pressing Mat: sewsweetness.com/products/fel...
My sewing machines -
*Main workhorse: amzn.to/2YGTZur
Portable workhorse: www.bernina.com/en-US/Machine...
Coming Soon: www.bernina.com/en-US/Machine...
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Filming Equipment Used:
- Video: Samsung Galaxy S10+
- *Audio: amzn.to/2k1sQUE
-*Boom Mic: amzn.to/2GYK5ye
-*Ring Light: amzn.to/34wRJtM

[@OklaRoots]

Here are your Timestamps! Materials - 3:34 NeedleBook 1 - Scrappy Woven - 5:56 - Building Scrappy Exterior - 6:11 - Attaching SF101 - 12:50 - Building Lining - 15:10 - Attaching Fusible Fleece - 16:23 - Book Construction - 17:53 - Adding Felt - 21:15 - KAM tool with Cotton Woven - 23:54 NeedleBook 2 - Vinyl - 26:35 - Adding Elastic - 27:25 - Top Stitching Vinyl - 30:16 - Adding Button - 36:26 NeedleBook 3 - Cotton Lycra - 40:51 - KAM tool with Cotton Lycra - 42:02

[@marianrooth9514]

Nice n endless books.

[@breakingthread]

Hey software girl; me too. But sewing is my jam. Still a fairly new sewist; only because I've been afraid to mess up "the Precious" (fabric). I love your energy and tutorials. I am making quilts and talking about therapeutic, minus the times when I am banging the table because I've sewn something together backwards. Seam rippers, though I hate it, has become my best friend. I have about 7 (excessive much), that's about how many mistakes I make. Nevertheless, I keep going because the end result is always so beautiful and satisfying. Any hoo, all that to say, I love your channel. The point of my comment, was to say, I like your version better. I did the old way with the thick cardstock in the middle, nearly died from the fabric spray that stuck to everything and I was cleaning glue residue for days. Y'all, don't do that! Your way, so much easier. Thank you.

[@lindafrazier4763]

Jess, You are a GREAT TEACHER ! Very clear and concise directions ...... I have watched your tutorials for years , and ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD to your projects ! I am a long time sewer, and you still continue to inspire me ! Thank-you, Linda

[@judymarkel8029]

These are so cute. The last is my favorite fabric 🙂

[@gracemaxwell6157]

Thanks for sharing your ideas! Great projects! You are a great teacher!♥️🤗🌹

[@carlottamccormick430]

You can always put a tiny button on the inside to sew thru so it looks neater and more finished. Love your videos!

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

Being a first time sewer was told to make a needle book. With any instructions you gave was useful. Needing more instructions I found it came up short. Thank you for sharing I am going to go look for more help. I really am a beginner.

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

love the needles books great job

[@rhondap528]

Cute books! I used hair ties for the elastic, color coordinated and worked great!

[@carrotstickks]

I can’t wait to see what’s next with your tech tutorials!

[@angelacage5416]

My mom crochets so I’m gonna make her one and me several ti hold all my small needles that I’m constantly loosing.... thank you so much I watched a few tutorials and really like yours best, thank you

[@engien460]

I love tour tutorials i watch them when i clean or eat ..i found you just few days ago and i would love you to show us all this tech programs .i would love have studio as yours but i am in tiny ,micro room not even appartment so I need buy items what are just must bcs of space issue . I will love see some ideas .I checked all your recommended accessories what you recommending for us and about some i never knew existed as shops here are closed and i am definitly person who like go to shop and touch item and see do its good for project before spend lot of money. By the way I see your studio video last night ....abdolutly blessed you are ....love your vibrant and funny presentation .....you are expressive like me and talkative ....its absolut blissed relaxation to watch your channel ...sending love from London but I am Polish gal .....you going International ......hahahah

[@KittenBowl1]

Loved this great tutorial! Relatively quick project that uses up fun fabrics! Yep I was looking to make cute needle books! 🥰 Thanks so much for sharing!

[@lisah3504]

Thanks for the tut! It was so easy to put together!

[@jennygill8056]

Hi Jess, you could also use an elastic hair band My tip for today 😂😂🇦🇺🇦🇺 love this video 👏👏

[@tiiug.9973]

Been wanting to make one of these! Thanks for some great instruction!

[@tinageorge8759]

Hi Jess, can you add another felt so you have 4 pages, and thank again and again for your wonderful tutorials!!!! 💚

[@donnaheflin6312]

Cute idea

[@megs7019]

This so cool idea for all those lose needles I’m gonna have to make some of these and great gifts for newer sewers

[@OklaRoots]

Aww that would be a great gift!

[@izabeau1953]

This is such a good idea. I love it. Gee and I can make for my family who sows ocarionaly, because thy bring everything to me to sow. But it’s good to use for traveling , little bit of everything in there. Cleaver idea....🥰🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@recoveringsoul755]

I thought these needle books were originally a girls first hand sewing projects. Ice been wanting to make one for awhile now. I picked up some Wool felt because the natural lanolin in it is supposed to prevent the needles from rusting. It's more expensive so I plan to only use that where needles go. I also want pockets inside front and back covers, for needle threaders, maybe some black or white thread, buttons, and scissors ✂️ in the back. Earring holder?? OMG that's BRILLIANT!! Perfect for travel if they aren't dangling too much

[@stephanniemetz3610]

Sew fun! Thank you!

[@OklaRoots]

Thank you for watching!

[@rhondaschellin8878]

OH my gosh! You are a HOOT!!! 🤣😂😆😂🤣

[@Lindsey8907]

I love the Quilter’s Select rulers you use! I found them a few months ago in my local quilt shop, and the non-slip backs are AMAZING! I just bought a few more sizes online this morning. These needle books are so cute. I’m thinking about learning hand embroidery, so this will be very helpful. I wonder, though, if you could show how to make these with a zipper that goes around all three open sides. I know the snaps and buttons are very secure, but I’m a bit paranoid with needles in a house with pets. Thank you for the video!

[@tracyalbert6056]

Oh Jess I am so happy with how this turned out. I didn't have any fusible fleece so what I do have is quite a few unfinished quilted place mats. I cut 1 up and paired it with quilt cotton and was able to make 2 of these needlebooks with Kam snaps. OMG so adorable. I will take a picture of them and post them on your facebook page to show you.

[@OklaRoots]

That's fantastic Tracy!!

[@barbhayes5613]

Like this idea for sewing on-the-go. I may use a magnetic closure (shown on one of your clutch videos) which makes it a little heavier, but also has the magnet for picking up dropped needles. Thank you for another well thought out project!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Magnet for dropped needles or pins!!! Great idea My husband's dog once swallowed a needle he left laying around. Years later showed up perfectly on an x-ray, eye of the needle and all. No way to remove it

[@lalagamma4452]

Cute project.😍🐞🥰

[@elementgypsy]

I used sf101 for the first time and love it. I didn't know it is 100% COTTON! other interfacing I used is poly. I want you make this for a gift.

[@judyromanowski436]

Love this! I’m not a fan of hand sewing... but maybe if I make this book I can be 😂🤣😂. Thanks Jess 😚

[@OklaRoots]

Haha! I love hand sewing because I can do it in a comfy chair or in bed. It's lazy sewing! But does take soooooo long sometimes. Thank you for watching Judy!

[@chrisp8409]

I made one for my son-in-law as a sewing kit; manly fabric of course. He’s in the military and is away from home short periods of time. I loaded many needles with thread already knotted at the end. Wish I’d taken a picture.

[@lizziedae91]

Jess you should make a video on hand piecing, there aren’t that many.

[@epe746]

Hi Jess, two questions and a comment: 1. Can you sew vinyl in a less expensive machine, such as a Brother? 2. What kind of needle would I need to sew vinyl? And the comment is, for those of us older women, whose hands already hurt, the KAM snap tool would be horrible to use. I'm glad you showed an alternative closure. :) Thanks, nice little project. 😎

[@sewlady070375]

Hi Jess, Love your tutorial. FYI - The button (Disney mouse) is called a "Shank" button - loop on the back, no holes on front. Keep up the good work. Mary

[@nancyingram966]

Another closure could be a ribbon on each side and tie it together. For those w/o snaps, etc.

[@chelsearuiz8550]

Or an elastic attached at the top and bottom of the back. Like a notebook.

[@CraigsOverijse]

Or glue a small magnet one side and sew or glue something small and metal other and even could be done inside so it was invisible

[@susangoodin2631]

Jess: Start small Me: I wanna make a hot air balloon

[@OklaRoots]

HAhahahahahahaha!! Let's do it Susan!

[@susangoodin2631]

Jess OklaRoots i agree. Lol 😂

[@danaschaefer6473]

For sewing glitter vinyl it’s also sometimes helpful to put scotch tape on your sewing foot. It keeps metal feet from sticking.

[@OklaRoots]

That's a great idea Dana, and sounds a lot easier than messing with the parchment paper. Thank you!

[@claudettemonty4077]

Can you tell us where you buy your magnet for holding your needle when you stop for some minutes?? It’s wonderful! And for the book, finally someone who has a good size and very nice and easy to do! Thanks.

[@AndreaCSaenz-lb1xw]

Can you make a tutorial for a project minder? Like a bag for little, medium and large WIPs

[@ketmiacelani1601]

I love every project that you make so happy that I found you! Where did you get the Disney fabric?

[@susiewilson3943]

I've been needing these and wanted to make a few, so glad I happened upon your tutorial! Your methods are the best and explained so well. Thanks so much!💙

[@engien460]

You can put paper tissue under vinyl and will take like butter but remember brush with nabuko brush residue as paper and engeen of mashine and dust is fire alert 📢. You can put also sticky tape or duck tape under your standard foot so will glide more on materials instead paying for expensive ones but you need check do any sticking to feet dogs or rolling ,i do like you keep leftover of backing paper from cutting forms from them .

[@rhondap528]

Start and finish the knot for the button under the button where it won't show ;) I like to sew the button on before attaching the layers. It's far enough from the edge not to be in the way of the seam.

[@rhiannonwelch9009]

Love this. Can you use Cricut Easy Press instead of an ironing? Thank you xx

[@amydavis4945]

You can get KAM snaps with longer prongs to use on thicker materials.

[@OklaRoots]

Thank you Amy! I'll look into that!

[@CraigsOverijse]

I never saw anyone place the pins on the horizontal I always go vertical up the fabric but on a small project this make sense may try it

[@patwalker7008]

Can you put more than one layer of felt in? I am abegginer and you area great teacher. THANK YOU😊

[@ruthdrews496]

Yes you can. But, you might want to go to a 90/14 needle because of the thickness.😊

[@meganjones1253]

Love, love, love, that you pieced scraps for your needle book. What a great way to use crumbs. I am inspired to do the same. Is that regular craft felt or is it wool felt? Thanks for sharing.🎃

[@OklaRoots]

I've used both, either will work

[@meganjones1253]

@@OklaRoots thanks Jess

[@amymabbott8738]

Wondering if I could modify the needle book to hold my e reader (Kindle). Of course I could buy a cover from Amazon for $40 but why buy when I can sew. I would have to incorporate elastic to hold the device in place. Any suggestions welcomed.

[@OklaRoots]

That's such a fun idea! I'm going to jot this down and see if I can come up with something.

[@sarab1987]

Love your videos..what kind of cutting board are you using in this video?

[@OklaRoots]

Here is my mat! www.fatquartershop.com/24-x-36-cutting-mat-christopher-thompson

[@munchkinheaven]

You could always use a button and attach a hair band elastic to it and fix it permanently one side and put another button on the other side where the elastic winds on and off !

[@OklaRoots]

That's a fantastic idea!

[@ireneclai578]

Love this tutorial. I've been wanting to know how to make a needle book for a while now. Can you tell me where you got the chalk marker please?

[@OklaRoots]

So glad it's helpful! Here is the chalk I use: amzn.to/32hyFBa

[@engien460]

I try found this translucent tables on line but no luck .can you make some add video about them ... as long i have name or wholesaler I can found them in UK . After covid so many businesses colasing here its hard to organise anything .

[@cheril7221]

Where did you get your cute Sparkly vinyl!

[@OklaRoots]

From MiKri World! They are fantastic and have so many pretty colors 😍

[@brushlow9344]

Is the felt you use here a special kind for needles?

[@OklaRoots]

Nope, I buy my felt from Benzie Design. It's a wool felt and firmer that what I have found at Hobby Lobby. www.benziedesign.com/

[@Thehammondfamilyog]

Where did you get that Disney print? I NEED it.

[@OklaRoots]

It's so amazing! Look up Backstitch Fabrics on Facebook.

[@chelsearuiz8550]

Could you add multiple layers of felt to hold more needles?

[@OklaRoots]

Yes definitely!

[@jennygill8056]

We don't like you Jess we just love love love you. 💖💖💖 When are you coming to Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@OklaRoots]

Awwww Jenny thank you! Australia is on my bucket list, so it will DEFINITELY happen!

[@ireneclai578]

So I made my new needle book and was excited to put a pocket in it. In my excitement I forgot to put the elastic in for my button. 🤦‍♀️

[@OklaRoots]

Oh haha! I do that all too often! Just seam rip a lil hole and add it in.

[@trduesing4117]

Are you sure you don’t need 40 more clips?

[@OklaRoots]

I need at least 100 more!

[@poppypopster5218]

HI CAN YOU AMCKE AN AMUNG US TOY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!