SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Bandana
- Bleach
- Scissors
- Journal, 6.97"x 8.54"
- Ruler
- Iron
- Sewing machine
- Coordinating thread
- Water soluble marker
- Embroidery thread
- Embroidery needle
DIRECTIONS:
- In a plastic container, mix one-part bleach, two-parts water.
- Submerge the bandana into the water/bleach solution for a minute or two. Remove and ring excess solution from it.
- Allow wet bandana to sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash the bandana thoroughly. Allow to dry.
- Lay the bandana out on a flat surface.
- Place the journal on top of the bandana, centering it.
- Draw a line 1/2" from the top and bottom of the journal, the entire length of the bandana.
- Cut out this piece.
- Fold over 1/4" along the top and bottom of the piece and iron flat. Fold over again 1/4" and again, iron flat.
- Lay the journal closed and centered on the fabric piece. Mark where the fabric meets the end of the journal cover.
- Remove the journal. Fold the fabric in at the lines made at both ends and iron flat.
- On one end of the cover, use the water soluble marker to draw out the words “Stay Wild" or any other desired words.
- Embroider along the words with a chain stitch.
- When the embroidery is finished, sew along the top and bottom edges of the cover, creating pockets at each end where folded.
- Insert the journal's cover into the pockets of the bandana cover.
JOANN Hacks:
- The size of the cover can be adjusted to fit other sizes of journals or books.