These fabric covers for steno pads make great gifts for teachers, friends, co-workers... really anyone who might like to jot down notes in style.
They can be made totally reversible. They have a handy spot on the cover for a pen or pencil and an elastic closure.
I think these would make great little gifts when you just need a little something. They are quick and easy! If you would like a pattern for these I have a PDF you may download for $1.99.
It is an immediate download so you can have your pattern and be sewing right away! Yes, you could figure out how to make these, but if you don't want to waste the time figuring out all of the measurements simply download three pages of detailed instructions. If you are interested visit the shop!
*3/8 yard each of two different fabrics will make four covers
*You can find steno pads at Wal-Mart for just under a $1.00
You might also be interested in this tutorial for a colored pencil and drawing pad holder, or instructions for making a crayon roll.
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I saw in one of my parent and child magazines, these really pretty Sudoku books with pretty fancy covers so no one knows you are doing Sudoku. I guess some people don’t like the covers on the books that they usually come with. These would be really cool alternatives. If you could just slip your book in.
I downloaded this a while back. Your instructions were easy to follow and the cover turned out really well. Great pattern!
How wonderful! You could even applique their name, an image, or anything else to really give it a custom look!
I made this and your reversible tote bag one day and I almost finished them both while my 3 kids napped. I am not a fast sewer and didn’t even have a rotary cutter at the time. They made a great birthday present for a 15 year old girl.
I really like it and planned for myself this winter. Thanks for this sweet idea.
I LOVE your blog! You have so many great crafty ideas! And they’re so quick and easy. I can’t wait to find time (I have two little ones under two) to give some of them a try.
I linked to you here:
http://domesticcontessa.blogspot.com/2009/11/crafting-away-today-fabric-notebook.html
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i’m a fan from hong kong. i thought you’re talking about notebook computer and i was just about to download it!
wouldn’t it be great if you could also design a fabric cover for notebook computer as well? i absolutely need one! : )
That’s really cute and stylish!!!
I like them!!!
easy, fun, and fast to put together. made these for my bible study group for prayer books. I made 27 in one weekend from scraps of material I already had at home.
Thanks for offering the pattern for this. I first thought of these covers as a teacher gift, but on second thought decided to make one for every woman I know for Christmas this year. Completely economical, practical, and cute! The tutorial was fool proof. Steno pad + pen + fabric only cost me about $3 to make each one, but they look like so much more.