Simple sewing project - planner cover
>> Friday, August 21, 2009
I spent some time sewing last weekend, and this was actually the first thing I made. (Sidenote: My sewing machine rocks. I love using it.)
I started out with this. My work planner.
It's truly ugly. I've had it for a few years and at some point, the name plate fell off. I tried to put a new one on, but it wouldn't stick. Then, the glue smeared all over. It's really gross looking.
I looked for a new one, but couldn't find one I liked. Plus - the prices are steep. So, I decided to make a cover to spruce it up.
I picked up a cute tablecloth on clearance at TJ Maxx months ago, and I decided to use this fabric for the cover.
It was really simple - just cut to size and sew up the bottom and top. It slips in like a book cover.
It's definitely not perfect, but it's a vast improvement.
I'm planning to make similar covers for a few notebooks and binders I have laying around. The best part - I can change it anytime I feel like it. It's like having a superpower. You know... the superpower to change the look of my planner whenever I want.
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My thoughts...You are sooo dang crafty it hurts me! Of course it is cute
So cute! Love it.
Cute! Love the idea of using a tablecloth you aren't using for anything else!
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It's so cute!!! Great job!
how clever!
Great idea!!
Love this idea! Now I just need to learn to sew :).
I love this! I may even break out my sewing machine tomorrow - maybe. :-)
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Looks great. You could spray it with some stain guard to make it last longer. (I learned the hard way with some purses I made.) I have a thin, plain black calendar, I just used some Velcro and tape to wrap a wide ribbon around the center for some color. I love that I can change it whenever super fast, easy and cheap. Love the quote!
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