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Simple sewing project – planner cover

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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. 

(Sidenote: The little slip of paper is a fortune from a fortune cookie. 
It says, “You are capable, competent, creative, careful. Prove it.” I’ve kept that little slip for years.)

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.
Thoughts?

Comments

  1. 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!

  2. I love this! I may even break out my sewing machine tomorrow – maybe. 🙂

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