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Fabric Book Mark Instructions

06 Aug 2008 | 11:49 am | Category: Crafts      

Okay here is my latest quick and easy endevor. Fabric book marks.

I cut a scrap peice of fabric 4 1/2 x 6/1/2 inches. Folded it in half length wise right sides together. Sew across the bottom and up the side. Turn it inside out. Use a pen or chop sticks to press out the corners. Cut a piece of heavy card stock or a manila folder into a 1 7/8 inch piece. The length will need to able be at least 6 inches. Insert the paper into the bookmark. Cut off the excess paper. Turn the raw edge into the book mark and sew it closed. I used a heavy duty needle and some embroidery thread to add tassels to the end of some of them. You could also quilt them with a machine and a heavy duty needle.

6 Comments so far

  1. jacquie August 6th, 2008 3:08 pm

    i never thought of cardstock. I just made some…i wonder if floppy will be ok?

  2. Pat August 6th, 2008 5:42 pm

    What a cute idea using card stock in the middle! I’ve seen them on a blog using fast2fuse as the inner stablizer.

  3. Sandi A. August 6th, 2008 10:29 pm

    Cute bookmarks. I have loads of cardstock and fabric scraps and I think I’ll make some up to tuck in cards and notes I send to friends. Thanks for the inspiration!! :-)

  4. calcrochetnut August 7th, 2008 1:09 pm

    I love this idea, being an avid reader I enjoy new book marks. These seem simple enough yet very pretty….great concept… :)

  5. Brenda Ackerman August 7th, 2008 5:57 pm

    What a fabulous idea! They are so pretty; I am going to have to make a few of them myself. Thanks for sharing!

  6. grace August 7th, 2008 8:26 pm

    what a neat idea .. thanx Holly … great way to use up scraps!!

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