Free Pattern: Journal Cover

Note: This is a pattern from our old days as Sew Cosy Patterns. The links to socials in the instructions or patterns may no longer work.

📂 Download Pattern Here

Happy New Year sewists!

I'm a self proclaimed notebook hoarder. I have a shelf of empty or half filled notebooks, all of which have a role or are "in progress". Some of them I've kept going for years, and occasionally I'll have an idea and fill in a page. Others I use almost every day. 

I keep a bullet journal, which has been my most consistent practice, and I always advise others to try the famous "bullet journal method" out (you can take what works from it.) I've been using them for 10 years now. That means I have a quick reference guide to the last decade that does not revolve around the cloud or technology. The more tech takes over our lives, the more I crave those physical records and analog living. 

That's why I really love this pattern for a journal/notebook cover. It's a way of protecting those notebooks that travel with you or last for years, or simply personalising a more boring notebook cover. It makes a lovely affordable gift, too. 

You can customise this make with applique, embroidery or even paint pens or home-made prints - whatever moves you. If you're more experienced, you could add a document sleeve or pen holder, although those aren't in the pattern. Just an idea!

Enjoy!

For early access news and exclusive free projects, sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page.