Sharing a Sewing Themed Altered Book

Hi Friends,

I just finished this Sewing Journal and thought you might enjoy

a flip-through.

You may be inspired to create one for yourself or one for a Mom you love.

This book was just the right size for me

to alter at 5 1/2'' by 8 1/2''.

I removed pages at a ratio of 10 to 3-

[ meaning tear out 10 leave 3 remove 10 and so on ]

When completed I had 13 pages to decorate.

I added some charms a bobbin and a button to the spine.

The cover is printed paper  attached to the cover

with matte Mod Podge.

 Here is the post where I share how to

                                 Make your own Scrap Book Paper from Vintage Linens

Front cover with pocket and flap-

Three of the book pages 

were folded down and layered to create  pockets.

Folds along the edge makes a tuck spot.

I added some vintage snaps and tags.

To make the heart strip-

I used a heart punch to cut a heart from a book page then layer on top of rose heart

sew by machine down center then glue to book and then glue buttons  ; )

Linen flap opens to

Journaling paper that has been sewn into book.

I loved the embroidered flowers.

The sun can move up or down into the pocket :)

This page was from an old children's book,

the poem is hiding under the  flap.

The needle book is complete.

I added some buttons and tags.

More pockets-

Plenty of places to store ideas.

I used a copy of a button card to make a

small booklet by sewing pages together

on the sewing machine.

Here's some ephemera for you to use in

 

your own

Sewing Journal.

This label can be used as a pocket or tag.

 

Here is my needle book cover.

You can print on cardstock and make a 

folded journal card.

Here's a  sweet picture of a little girl sewing

doll clothes .

Aren't these cute kittens?

Most of the paper I used in this book came from this paper pack

by Park Lane- Family Heirlooms.

This pack is single sided-

It was from Joann's Fabrics.

Sorry that was so long!

I hope you enjoyed the flip through-

Have a blessed week, my friend.

xo Lisa S

Update: Sold