Sewing Pattern Journals

 

Hello my friend !

I'm back with another Junk Journal.

If you like thrifting like I do, you probably find patterns available

all the time for about a dollar.

Before I get started I like to scan the covers into my

computer. Then I can use the images again for paper dolls

and greeting cards.

I used scissors to open the envelopes.

Love the Bell-Bottoms!

To give the covers extra stability, I used a piece of

Reynolds FREEZER PAPER.

One side is plastic coated and the other side is not.

With the coated side up place cover on top

right side up.

Carefully ironing the two layers together.

Trim extra freezer paper with scissors.

I had some extra papers I want to add to the journal.

They are thin and one sided,

 so I backed these with another piece of freezer paper.

This is another cover.

I used fabric to cover holes and tears.

This is the inside cover.

I used a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine

and went around the outside edge.

The signature was sewn by machine.

To make the ruffle edge, I cut a long strip of tissue paper

and pushed it through the sewing machine an inch

at a time and tucking under as it was sewn.

I like to add tuck spots.

The instruction guide can be included.

If folded it an also be made into a pocket.

A gathered strip of tissue can make a rosette or flower.

I have a pad of extra large ledger pages.

That's a short flip through

to give you an idea of what's inside.

This one is my favorite-

I liked the loose threads and added some buttons.

I made just a few.

To finish

I wrapped them up with

 some wrinkled vintage seam binding-

Things to make with extra pattern tissue-

This wreath here-

and years ago I decoupaged my dress form.

I'm just about finished with getting ready for

my Holiday Boutique. 

These journals would make nice gifts for friends

that like to sew or enjoy fashion.

Thank you so much for being here-

It is so fun to share with you !

XO Lisa S