Hey Linda! I'm surprised that your sewing machine went thru the double layers of chipboard. plus the fabric, so easily, & all with just a standard needle & thread! I was always hesitant to try that but love the outcome with the stitching too! So, I most definitely will be trying that now & I thank you so much for demonstrating it. As your other commenters remarked, you DO make it all look so easy & give us hope that just maybe we can do it too!! Thanks again, Linda, for your dedication in sharing your experience, knowledge & amazing creativity💜💜Your's came out beautiful 💜
I followed the link to this from the JJ for Beginners group! I am definitely saving this tutorial on how to make a cover because I have watched DOZENS but yours is definitely the most sensible and direct! I love it!!!
Thank you! Just in time to walk me through the process so I can make mine along with your tutorial. Hope I can do this as quickly and as smoothly as you do.
Thank you so much, Dianne. It is easy once you have all the elements laid out. :) She did have a great question. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
You are most welcome, Kathy. :) Once you make one you will see how easy it is and will make more. Yeah! so glad. Have fun creating. Thank you for watching. :)
You are most welcome, Sherri. :) I like folding the corners in because it keeps the edges covered and looks a lot neater. :) Have fun creating your own. Thank you for watching. :)
Linda, this is fabulous. Thank you for sharing your creative process and the Midori style. I've been wanting to make one and this will serve as my inspiration. PS, you make it look so easy clever woman!
I have been searching for a video demonstrating how to use fabric with a chipboard cover, and yours gave me all the answers I needed. I am a fan now, and have subscribed. It will be fun to catch up on all your videos!
Oh wow! Great tutorial on the midori style book cover! I just happened to ge working on a journal using the same digi kit. I couldn't make my mind up on the cover but you just did it for me. Thank you! GOD Bless p.s. love this type of tutorial. Keep them coming.
I love this tutorial .... I can't wait to make one! You make it look so easy .... hope my attempt looks as good! I appreciate your detailed instructions!
Hi Linda! I am a new subscriber. I cannot thank you enough for your beautiful tutorial. I have wanted to make a junk journal for a while and have some beautiful fabric and this is great! Thank you! I will share. Nice job!!!! Thanks so much for your wonderful teaching!
Hello, Laura. :) Yeah! thank you for subbing. You are most welcome. :) I'm glad to share and inspire others. :) Have fun creating your own journal cover. :) HUGS! Thank you for watching :)
Hello Leilah. I use a small amount of glue, once it is dry it won't show through most fabrics, but if it is thin it may show as a line. One way to help is use two layers of fabric and tack the edges to make it one if that makes sense. Then when you glue the whole thing it is actually attaching to the inside fabric and not the outside and the glue shouldn't show through unless you use a lot. :) Hope that helps. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
You make it look so easy, Why do they call it a Midori just wondering. I love this idea, thanks for sharing, just new to this site so I think I have some catching up to do. Hugs and Smiles
Thank you so very much, Lori. It really is easy. Once you know the process. Midori was a company that made a leather wrap around cover to hold journal inserts. Since the people all over started making different versions and calling them Midori or Dori style journal covers. :) I like this idea for junk journals that you plan to use. It is easier to pull the journal out and write then put back inside the cover. Thanks for your question and Thank you for watching. :)
Hello, Faith. Cardstock would be thin and the cover would flex a lot. Old book covers can also work, just have to check to see if it will hold your book pages. You could also use cardboard and just glue cardstock on the outside so you don't see the ripples through the fabric if that makes sense, it will be thicker than the chipboard and not as hard, but would still work.. I think since I've been asked where to get the chipboard I'll start offering it in my shop. I buy several hundred pieces at a time. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
I've been making TN with leather. One thing I have been thinking with the fabric covers. Couldn't we add the cording before gluing to the cover to hide the cord from the outside? Thinking I might try with a leather cover.
Leather would be so beautiful, Theresa. Well I guess you could add the cord after you have put something down the center inside for the spine. Then you can wrap the fabric around. Not much of the cord shows on the outside. It can have items attached to the cord or you could create a spine cover and glue it on top. :) Have fun creating. Thank you for watching :)
@@lindaisrael let me try to say this differently. In your video you glued the spin down, then added the cord. What if you added cord to the spin and then glued? Using leather I would have to cover the entire inside. However, with fabric or paper covers it wouldn't matter. I realize not much shows on the outside. Just like the idea of a clean outside. Did that make sense?
Okay I understand what you are saying. So if I glue down the center spine with the cord already on it and then I want to wrap the fabric to the inside it would then cover up the cording. It won't look as finished unless you make sure that the cord on the inside is further in from top and bottom so that the fabric (or paper) can wrap to the inside and not cover up the cord. And since you are putting the spine down in this fashion you won't have the cardstock to help sturdy up the spine. It is important, You would have to work around the cords. Hope that makes sense. lol
@@lindaisrael no, take the center spine, as in this video. Finished how you want it. In this case its paper, then cord, then glue in. Fabric isnt the issue as much as what ever is the center spine is made of and finished, cord is added before gluing in. My concern is if there is too much give in the cord it cant be tightened, if there isnt enough it can't be loosened. My end goal is a clean slim line exterior
okay gotcha. Now I understand what you are saying. Finish the outside. Then create the center inside spine piece. I would make sure to reinforce this piece as one sheet of cardstock may not hold the bands in place. Then I would glue in the side pieces. You have to make sure to place the inside spine piece in the center so it works right. :) I can see how it can be done for a clean look. :)
Hey Linda! I'm surprised that your sewing machine went thru the double layers of chipboard. plus the fabric, so easily, & all with just a standard needle & thread! I was always hesitant to try that but love the outcome with the stitching too! So, I most definitely will be trying that now & I thank you so much for demonstrating it. As your other commenters remarked, you DO make it all look so easy & give us hope that just maybe we can do it too!! Thanks again, Linda, for your dedication in sharing your experience, knowledge & amazing creativity💜💜Your's came out beautiful 💜
I followed the link to this from the JJ for Beginners group! I am definitely saving this tutorial on how to make a cover because I have watched DOZENS but yours is definitely the most sensible and direct! I love it!!!
Thank you! Just in time to walk me through the process so I can make mine along with your tutorial. Hope I can do this as quickly and as smoothly as you do.
You are most welcome, Sandra. You can do it! :) Just take your time and you will be fine. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Looks pretty easy and comes out beautiful. I like Lorie T. questions and your answers. TFS
Thank you so much, Dianne. It is easy once you have all the elements laid out. :) She did have a great question. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
Thanks again for another great tutorial. I have never made a Midori cover but am anxious to try. You have inspired me!
You are most welcome, Kathy. :) Once you make one you will see how easy it is and will make more. Yeah! so glad. Have fun creating. Thank you for watching. :)
I really love the midori style and I have been trying to figure out a good way to make them. So, this tutorial is perfect timing! Thank you
I love the Midori style too. Glad this was posted for ya! :) Have fun creating. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching :)
So appreciate your edits.
Thank you so much, Susan. I wish I could clone myself so that I would have more time to create videos and edit them. lol :) Thank you for watching :)
Thank you, Linda, for your tutorial!
You are most welcome, Elsie. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Thanks for the video, I'll have to try one of those covers. I like how you do your corners without cutting the excess fabric, looks so much neater.
You are most welcome, Sherri. :) I like folding the corners in because it keeps the edges covered and looks a lot neater. :) Have fun creating your own. Thank you for watching. :)
Linda, this is fabulous. Thank you for sharing your creative process and the Midori style. I've been wanting to make one and this will serve as my inspiration. PS, you make it look so easy clever woman!
Thank you very much, Debra. :) You are most welcome. :) Have fun creating. :) It is easy, once you know how. :) Thank you for watching. :)
I have been searching for a video demonstrating how to use fabric with a chipboard cover, and yours gave me all the answers I needed. I am a fan now, and have subscribed. It will be fun to catch up on all your videos!
Oh wow! Great tutorial on the midori style book cover! I just happened to ge working on a journal using the same digi kit. I couldn't make my mind up on the cover but you just did it for me. Thank you! GOD Bless p.s. love this type of tutorial. Keep them coming.
Thank you so much, MJ. Have fun creating your journal. :) Glad you liked my tutorial. :) You are most welcome. Thank you so much for watching. :)
I love this tutorial .... I can't wait to make one! You make it look so easy .... hope my attempt looks as good! I appreciate your detailed instructions!
Loved this awesome tutorial! You made my day! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!!💐
Thank you so very much, Nilly. :) Yeah! glad to help. You are most welcome. Thank you so much for watching. :)
Thank you for sharing this tutorial..absolutely love the simplicity of how your journal came to life ... 😊
You are most welcome, Shell. :) Once you start making these covers, things go so quick. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Hi Linda! I am a new subscriber. I cannot thank you enough for your beautiful tutorial. I have wanted to make a junk journal for a while and have some beautiful fabric and this is great! Thank you! I will share. Nice job!!!! Thanks so much for your wonderful teaching!
Hello, Laura. :) Yeah! thank you for subbing. You are most welcome. :) I'm glad to share and inspire others. :) Have fun creating your own journal cover. :) HUGS! Thank you for watching :)
I love this!! You make it look so easy. Beautiful journal. 😊
Thank you very much, Abril. :) These really are easy to create. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Love this!!! You make it look so easy!!! I want to make one like this now! Thx so much for the tutorial and the inspiration!! 🥰💕
Merci pour le tuto . Thanks for the tuto . It's very beautiful . I like it. Bye . French friend.
You are most welcome, Sylvia. :) Thank you so much for your kind words. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Beautiful like always love everything you do
Thank you so very much, Mary. :) you are so kind. Thank you for watching :)
Love it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful jj
Thank you, Nancy. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
I love this type of cover tfs Linda
Thank you so very much, Magz. I'm really liking this style too. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
Love it Linda ❤️ Thank you for sharing xoxo Denina 💕
Thank you so very much, Denina. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
I’m really really loving your tutorials! Your style too!! You’re very talented and you’re great at explaining things! Thank you for the help!!
Thank you so very much, Tiffany. :) You are so kind. :) You are most welcome. :) Thank you for watching. :)
wonderful tutorial
Thank you very much, Willow. Thank you for watching :)
Thank you for sharing!
You are most welcome, Michelle. :) Thank you for watching :)
You’re amazing! Thank you!
Thank you so very much, you are so kind. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
Great tutorial thankyou
Thank you so much, Karen. :) Thank you for watching.
Thanks!
You are most welcome, Dannette. Thank you for watching :)
Awesome!! ❤❤❤
Thank you very much, Regina. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Very nice video easy to follow just a question does the glue ever show through on the fabric on does it just depend on the fabric you use? Thanks
Hello Leilah. I use a small amount of glue, once it is dry it won't show through most fabrics, but if it is thin it may show as a line. One way to help is use two layers of fabric and tack the edges to make it one if that makes sense. Then when you glue the whole thing it is actually attaching to the inside fabric and not the outside and the glue shouldn't show through unless you use a lot. :) Hope that helps. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
You make it look so easy, Why do they call it a Midori just wondering. I love this idea, thanks for sharing, just new to this site so I think I have some catching up to do.
Hugs and Smiles
Thank you so very much, Lori. It really is easy. Once you know the process. Midori was a company that made a leather wrap around cover to hold journal inserts. Since the people all over started making different versions and calling them Midori or Dori style journal covers. :) I like this idea for junk journals that you plan to use. It is easier to pull the journal out and write then put back inside the cover. Thanks for your question and Thank you for watching. :)
Would two pieces of card stock work the same as the chip board? Thank you and have a blessed day.
Hello, Faith. Cardstock would be thin and the cover would flex a lot. Old book covers can also work, just have to check to see if it will hold your book pages. You could also use cardboard and just glue cardstock on the outside so you don't see the ripples through the fabric if that makes sense, it will be thicker than the chipboard and not as hard, but would still work.. I think since I've been asked where to get the chipboard I'll start offering it in my shop. I buy several hundred pieces at a time. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
@@lindaisrael thank you so much. I really appreciate all that you do for us. Have a blessed day.
I've been making TN with leather. One thing I have been thinking with the fabric covers. Couldn't we add the cording before gluing to the cover to hide the cord from the outside? Thinking I might try with a leather cover.
Leather would be so beautiful, Theresa. Well I guess you could add the cord after you have put something down the center inside for the spine. Then you can wrap the fabric around. Not much of the cord shows on the outside. It can have items attached to the cord or you could create a spine cover and glue it on top. :) Have fun creating. Thank you for watching :)
@@lindaisrael let me try to say this differently. In your video you glued the spin down, then added the cord. What if you added cord to the spin and then glued? Using leather I would have to cover the entire inside. However, with fabric or paper covers it wouldn't matter. I realize not much shows on the outside. Just like the idea of a clean outside. Did that make sense?
Okay I understand what you are saying. So if I glue down the center spine with the cord already on it and then I want to wrap the fabric to the inside it would then cover up the cording. It won't look as finished unless you make sure that the cord on the inside is further in from top and bottom so that the fabric (or paper) can wrap to the inside and not cover up the cord. And since you are putting the spine down in this fashion you won't have the cardstock to help sturdy up the spine. It is important, You would have to work around the cords. Hope that makes sense. lol
@@lindaisrael no, take the center spine, as in this video. Finished how you want it. In this case its paper, then cord, then glue in. Fabric isnt the issue as much as what ever is the center spine is made of and finished, cord is added before gluing in. My concern is if there is too much give in the cord it cant be tightened, if there isnt enough it can't be loosened. My end goal is a clean slim line exterior
okay gotcha. Now I understand what you are saying. Finish the outside. Then create the center inside spine piece. I would make sure to reinforce this piece as one sheet of cardstock may not hold the bands in place. Then I would glue in the side pieces. You have to make sure to place the inside spine piece in the center so it works right. :) I can see how it can be done for a clean look. :)