Here is a super simple quick and easy useful gift. These little notebooks made perfect party favors for my daughter’s party!
All you need is
one piece of oil cloth 5″ x 8″ (outside)
a coordinating 5″ x 8″ piece (lining)
2 pieces 2 1/2″ X 5″ for inside pockets for the notebook cover to slip in
one 1 1/2″ X 3″ piece for the pencil pocket on the front
Sew pocket on front. Place it just shy of 3/4″ up from the bottom edge and over just over an 1 1/2″ from the side edge. Just eyeball where it works for you.
Sandwich outside piece right side face down, then lining face up, and pocket pieces on each end. Fasten with mini clothespins.
Sew all the way around the edge, removing clips as you sew along. I sew on the top side.
The inside looks like this.
Get a mini composition notebook (found at Wal-Mart) and a mini pencil. I found my pencils at the dollar store. A golf pencil would work also.
Slip notebook into cover.
There you have one cute little cover!
So easy to whip up a bunch in no time!
Looking for a way to carry colored pencils and a drawing pad? You will love this DIY Pencil and Drawing Pad Holder.
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oh, I love this! Now, to find some oil cloth……
I use a regular sewing needle. If you have problems with the oil cloth not sewing nicely (sometimes it sticks to the presser foot), try placing masking tape on the bottom of your presser foot to help it glide through.
Colorful, cute and practical. I love it.
Terisa
Well… I barely sew, but this is simple enough even for me! I’ve never used oilcloth, but this is a great use for it – thanks!
Where can you find cute oil cloth and in small pieces? In the city I have to shop in all they have are solids and you have to buy a huge, long piece. This is such a cute idea.
What a cute idea! I love oilcloth and these are so easy to make. Thanks!
I love it!
Thanks for sharing.
I am in love with these! I love oilcloth fabrics!
Megan
so good! love it. One day I’ll buy some oilcloth.
WOW – your site is just stuffed with so much inspiration! Thanks & Happy Trails!
These are really darling! What kind of needle do you use for oil cloth?
This is a neat idea, I have really enjoyed looking around your blog today
so does it need to be oilcloth or do you think a thick cotton or work ok too? thanks! so so cute!
Oh Cindy….oilcloth makes my heart skip a beat! So cute!!!
WOW! Those are really cute! I want a sewing machine SO bad. I’m adding this to my “sewing” favorites folder!! Thanks for sharing!