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Journal Cover with FuseEase by Heidi Pridemore
Journal Cover Size: 9” x 11”
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Creating a custom journal cover with Camelot Fabrics' FuseEase stabilizer and the vibrant Mixology fabric collection adds a personal, stylish touch to your writing experience. With a mix of two different weights of FuseEase, you’ll achieve the perfect balance of body and flexibility for your journal cover, giving it a polished, professional finish. This tutorial will walk you through each step to design a durable, attractive cover that not only protects your journal but also adds a touch of creative flair. Whether you're new to sewing or experienced with fabric crafts, this project offers a satisfying way to personalize a journal and enhance your fabric crafting skills.
Supplies Needed:
| Herringbone – Dark Teal (A) | 2144-0034 | 1/2 yard |
| Gridlines – Light Teal (B) | 2143-0043 | 1/3 yard |
| Fresh Cuts Solid-Tide (C) | 214-0033 | 3/8 yard |
| Hexagons - Teal (D) | 2142-0033 | 1/2 yard |
| FuseEase Medium Weight | FE02SW-2040 | 1/2 yard |
| FuseEase Light Weight | FE01SW-2040 | 1/4 yard |
You Will Also Need:
- Wonderclips
- 7” x 10” Sketch book
- Basic sewing supplies and tools
Journal Cutting Instructions:
Herringbone – Dark Teal (A)
- Cut (1) 11 ½” x WOF strip. Sub-cut (1) 11 ½” square and
(1) 8 ½” x 11 ½” rectangle. - From the remaining fabric, cut (1) 2 ½” x 16 ½” strip and
(1) 2 ½” x 12 ½” strip.
Gridlines – Light Teal (B)
- Cut (1) 8 ½” x WOF strip. Sub-cut (1) 8 ½” x 11 ½” rectangle, (1) 2 ½” x 15 ½” strip and (1) 2 ½” x 13 ½” strip.
Fresh Cuts Solid-Tide (C)
- Cut (1) 11 ½” x WOF strip. Sub-cut (1) 11 ½” x 18 ½” rectangle, (1) 3 ½” x 4 ½” rectangle, (1) 2 ½” x 6 ½” strip, (1) 2 ½” x 5 ½” strip, (1) 2 ½” x 3 ½” strip and (1) 2 ½” square.
Hexagons - Teal (D)
- Cut (1) 11 ½” x WOF strip. Sub-cut (1) 11 ½” x 14 ½” rectangle, (1) 4” x 5 ½” rectangle and (1) 3 ½” x 14 ½” strip
FuseEase Medium Weight
- Cut (2) 11 ½” x 18 ½” rectangles
FuseEase Light Weight
- (2) 4” x 11 ½” rectangles, (1) 5 ½” x 11 ½” rectangle and (1) 7” x 11 ½” rectangle.
Journal Cover Assembly Instructions
- Lay out the assorted strips as shown. Sew the assorted strips together into rows.
- Sew the rows together to make (1) 18 ½” x 11 ½” Unit 1 rectangle.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to press one 11 ½” x 18 ½” piece of FuseEase Medium stabilizer to the wrong side of the Unit 1 rectangle.
- Fold (1) 4” x 5 ½ Fabric D strip in half lengthwise, right sides together.
- Sew down each side and across the bottom, leaving an opening for turning. Turn the sewn fabric right side out and press to make (1) 2 ½” x 3 ½” Unit 2 pocket.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to press one 11 ½” x 18 ½” piece of stabilizer to the wrong side of (1) 11 ½”x 18 ½” Fabric C rectangle to make Unit 3
- Align (1) 4” x 11 ½” piece of FuseEase Light stabilizer aligning it along the left edge on the wrong side of (1) 8 ½” x 11 ½” Fabric A rectangle to make (1) Unit 4 piece.
- Take Unit 4 and fold the fabric over the stabilizer and press the fold.
- Using a Decorative stitch or straight stitch and topstitch ¼ from the folded edge to complete the Unit 4 Pocket Unit.
- Repeat Steps 7-9 to make the following pocket units; 5 ½” x 11 ½” FuseEase Light and Fabric A 11 ½” square to make Unit 5 piece, 4” x 11 ½” piece of FuseEase Light and (1) 8 ½” x 11 ½” Fabric B rectangle to make (1) Unit 6 piece and 7” x 11 ½” FuseEase Light and Fabric D 11 ½” x 14 ½” rectangle to make Unit 7 piece.
- Center the Unit 2 piece 1 ¼” from the bottom of the Unit 4 rectangle. Make sure the folded edge is on top. Topstitch Unit 2 piece down each side and across the bottom to secure the pocket to the Unit 4 Rectangle to make (1) Unit 8 Pocket Unit rectangle.
- Place Unit 3 rectangle right side up on a flat surface. Position Unit 8 rectangle along the left side, aligning the raw edges. Position Unit 7 rectangle along the right side of Unit 3 piece, aligning the raw edges. Place Unit 5 rectangle on top of Unit 7 rectangle and Unit 6 on top of Unit 7 rectangle. Clip or pin all the pieces together. Use an 1/8” seam allowance and sew all the way around the layered pieces to make the Journal Inner Unit.
- Place Unit 1 rectangle on top of Journal Inner Unit, right sides together.
- Stitch around the two units, leaving an opening at the bottom for turning.
- Turn the sewn piece, right side out and press.
- Topstitch around the edges to complete the Journal cover.
- Slide the front and back covers of the 7” x 10” journal into the side pockets to complete the journal.
Congratulations on crafting your custom journal cover! With Camelot Fabrics' FuseEase stabilizer and Mixology fabric collection, you've created a durable, stylish cover that’s perfect for personal use or as a unique gift. By using two different weights of FuseEase, you’ve added a structure that feels sturdy and comfortable to handle. Your new cover isn’t just functional—it’s an expression of your creativity. We hope this tutorial has inspired you to explore more fabric projects and experiment with different combinations of fabrics and stabilizers. Happy journaling, and happy crafting!
