Fabric bookmarks are an easy way to add more interest to any read. The traditional rectangular fabric bookmark is likely the first image that comes to mind, but look at the ideas below! Fabric bookmarks can take any shape, form and image and are surprisingly easy to make!
Fabric bookmark ideas that twist up the traditional rectangle! The photo above shows a cute dress with a patterned fabric for an unexpected approach to the traditional boring bookmark!
Next time you are settling in for a reading session, flip open your imagination and draw your favorite item, animal or shape and turn it into a bookmark. Once you have decided on a shape, choose a fabric from J&O Fabrics online store and you are ready to get started!
The great part is that you do not have to be an artist or a seamstress to make a fabric bookmark. If you prefer not to draw, simply trace something that you like onto paper, and then use that as a pattern to cut out the fabric.
This heart pocket is a cute idea, secure two hearts together and slip them onto the corner of the book! This idea also alleviates the issue of bookmarks falling out of the book and becoming lost.
Next, you can use a decorative stitch around the edging, or fold under and glue a fabric backing to it. Finish by gluing the shape to a thick ribbon or band. A woman’s elastic headband makes a great base, as it allows you to fold it over the pages to secure a section. Other ideal bases include decorative fabric over cardboard, a string of pearls or even an unused decorative emery board! Follow link to see how to make a fabric nail file cover.
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