Cassie Cartmell – Faodail Creation
Creating a fabric bookmark is a fun and simple sewing project, perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers. With just a few materials and some basic sewing skills, you can craft a beautiful bookmark that protects your books and adds a personal touch. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make a cat-themed fabric bookmark in three easy steps.
Whether you’re making this for yourself or as a gift, this project is a perfect way to practice your sewing skills while creating something functional and adorable. Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Prepare Your Fabric and Materials
Before you start sewing, gather the materials for your fabric bookmark:
- Three pieces of fabric, each cut 3 inches by 3 inches
- Quilters batting cut to the same size
- Sewing machine
- Thread and a 90/14 sewing needle
For this project, I used a cute kitty cat fabric for the front of my fabric bookmark, which adds a fun touch. You can choose patterned fabric or a simple solid color it’s completely up to you.
First, take your front piece of fabric and fold it over, with the backing piece underneath. This folding technique adds stabilization to your bookmark and makes sewing easier. Press the fabric lightly with an iron so it stays in place.
Next, set up your sewing machine for topstitching. Increase the stitch length to 3.0, insert your 90/14 needle, and sew around the edges of your folded fabric. This topstitching creates a clean edge and ensures your bookmark holds its shape.
Step 2: Assemble Your Fabric Bookmark “Sandwich”
Once your first piece is stitched, it’s time to assemble your bookmark. Think of it as creating a little “sandwich”:
- Place the quilt batting on the back piece of fabric.
- Position the top piece of fabric you just sewed onto the batting.
- Fold the edges together so all layers are enclosed.
Now, sew all the way around the edges, leaving a small opening along the side or bottom. This opening is essential because you’ll need it to flip your bookmark right side out later. Remember: don’t start sewing at the corners start a little inside for a cleaner finish.
After sewing, trim excess threads and carefully clip the corners, being careful not to cut into your stitches. This helps the corners of your fabric bookmark look neat and professional.
Step 3: Flip, Press, and Finish Sewing
Here comes the final step: flipping your bookmark right side out. Gently push the corners out using something blunt, like a chopstick or knitting needle. Avoid using scissors, as sharp objects can puncture the fabric.
Once the bookmark is flipped, press it lightly with an iron for crisp edges. Then, topstitch around all edges to close the opening and give your bookmark a finished, polished look.
Now your cat-themed bookmark is ready to use! Simply slide it onto the corner of your book. The great thing about this fabric bookmark is that it protects your book pages without bending or damaging them.
Bonus Tips for Sewing Your Fabric Bookmark
- Use high-quality thread for a durable fabric bookmark.
- Choose fabrics that complement each other for a stylish look.
- Sew slowly around corners to avoid puckering.
- Practice on scrap fabric if you’re new to sewing.
Sewing a fabric bookmark is a perfect way to combine creativity with practicality. You can make several in different designs, experiment with patterns, and even gift them to friends and family.
Creating a fabric bookmark is a fun, easy sewing project that results in a functional and adorable accessory for any book lover. With just a few pieces of fabric, some quilting batting, and your sewing machine, you can make a professional-looking fabric bookmark in just three steps.
Grab your fabric, thread, and sewing machine, and start sewing your own fabric bookmark today!
Here is the link to the You tube tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoWwZdZWCqY&t=20s
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