Noteables: Large Composition Books
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Noteables: Large Composition Books Kimberbell Noteables are composition book covers that turn ordinary writing paper into a noteworthy journal. Each cover is fully lined, durable, and reusable. The large pattern features an appliqued arrow to represent high ambitions and goals, plus a design with the embroidered affirmation “Adventure Awaits” -- perfect for hiking to record nature inspired thoughts, or a pretty travel daybook to pack on vacation. We love to see what you create! Share photos of your project on the Kimberbell Designs Facebook page or Instagram #kimberbelldesigns * Project is completed in 2 hoopings.
Materials Needed:
Note: Refer to diagram below for cutting instructions.
Cutting Instructions:
STABILIZER: Cut-Away Stabilizer
FABRIC 1: Cut (2) 11½ x 9” (lining) Cut (2) 11½ x 9” (side pocket pieces) Cut (1) 11½ x 9” (back cover) Cut (1) 11½ x 9” (front cover)
FABRIC:
A. Make (2) 9” x width of
HOOP: 9 x 14 hoop (Embroidery Field Needed: 8.11 x 10.32”)
Fabric 1: (Main Fabric) Fabric 2-4: (Applique)
½ yard fabric scraps
fabric cuts. 9”
9” SELVAGES
B. Unfold Fabrics. Subcut each strip into three 11½” pieces. Width of Fabric
OTHER: • (1) 16’’ length ribbon ⅜” wide • Composition Book (9¾ x 7½”) • Kimberbell® Paper Tape • OPTIONAL: Fray Check™ and Hem Tape
9”
11½”
11½”
11½”
18”
FOLD OF FABRIC
Embroider the Following:
Prepare the Following: Press the two 11½ x 9” pocket pieces, wrong sides together, to measure 11½ x 4½”.
1.
Part 1: The Back
Hoop stabilizer only in the appropriate size hoop. Load the Part 1 file.
NOTE: Both “Adventure Awaits” and the Arrow applique use the same Part 1 file for the back of the composition book.
raw edge
folded edge
Corresponds with the specific embroidery machine step. © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
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Indicates thread color change. www.KimberbellDesigns.com
1
2.
Stitch the first step directly onto the stabilizer: the placement line.
5.
Stitch the next step: the side pocket placement lines. placement lines
step
placement lines
1
3.
6.
Place the back cover fabric right side up, covering the entire placement line.
step
3
Place one of the side pocket pieces on top of the design, with the fold towards the center and touching the small placement lines. placement stitches
7.
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
placement stitches
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
step
2
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fold
4.
raw edges
rightside of backcover
All Rights Reserved
step
4
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2
8.
11.
Stitch the next step: the ribbon placement stitch. ribbon placement stitch
Stitch the next step: the book outline stitch. tape
tape
step
9.
5
12.
Place a piece of ribbon about ½” above the book outline, centered on the line, right side down. Tape above the stitched box to hold in place.
step
6
Stitch the final stitch: the trim line. Remove tape. tape
tape NOTE: Tuck the ribbon into the side pocket, so it will not be sewn into the seam.
tape step
7
10.
Place the lining piece of fabric on top of the design, right side down, covering the entire stitched area. Tape as shown in diagram.
tape
13.
Part 1 is now complete. Remove the project from the hoop and trim around the project leaving ¼” seam allowance.
tape
wrong side of lining
tape
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3
14.
17.
Using a rotary cutter and ruler, cut exactly on the trim line (stitched in Direction Step 12).
Stitch the first step directly onto the stabilizer: the placement line.
step
1
15.
Turn the back cover of the Noteable right side out, flip pocket to the back and press with steam. Set aside.
Part 2: The Front
16.
Hoop stabilizer only, in the appropriate size hoop. Load the part 2 file.
18.
Place the front-cover fabric right side up, covering the entire placement line.
19.
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
step
2
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All Rights Reserved
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4
20.
Follow the appropriate color chart to complete the selected design:
Example of Applique Using Fabric:
1. Stitch fabric placement line.
2. Place fabric on top, making sure to completely cover the placement line stitched.
3. Stitch tack-down stitch.
4. Trim away excess fabric.
Follow the appropriate chart to complete the design on your specific Notable. Pay close attention to the color chart and its instructions, being sure to place the designated piece of fabric when indicated and remove or trim, respectively, when necessary. NOTE: Now that the specific steps on your machine vary; please follow the appropriate icon for the design you are using.
Arrow
Adventure Awaits
Adventure Awaits Color Chart:
Arrow Color Chart: 3. Arrow shaft 4. Placement line arrow head -place fabric 5. Tack-down line arrow head -trim fabric 6. Placement line circles -place fabric 7. Tack-down line circles -trim fabric 8. Placement line arrow fletching -place fabric 9. Tack-down line arrow fletching -trim fabric 10. Satin outline arrow fletching 11. Satin outline circles 12. Detail stitching circles 13. Satin outline arrow head
3. Placement line chevron 1 -place fabric 4. Tack-down line chevron 1 -trim fabric 5. Placement line chevron 2 -place fabric 6. Tack-down line chevron 2 -trim fabric 7. Satin outline chevron 2 8. Satin outline chevron 1 9. Adventure Awaits
3 - 13
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5
21.
24.
Stitch the next step: the side pocket placement lines. placement line
Stitch the next step: the back-cover placement line.
back-cover placement line
10
12
14
22.
placement line
Place the side pocket piece on top of the design, with the fold towards the center and touching the small placement lines.
16
25.
Place the back cover (from part 1) centered along the placement line, with front covers together (lining side up).
placement line
tape
raw edges
fold
Back Cover from Part 1
tape
23.
placement line
26.
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
Stitch the next step: the back-cover seam stitch, which sews the back cover to the front cover. tape
11
13
tape 15 © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
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6
27.
30.
Fold the ribbon down and place a piece of tape to hold it in place.
Stitch the final step: the finishing stitch, which sews the front cover lining in place.
tape
tape NOTE: Tuck the ribbon into the side pocket so it will not be sewn into the seam.
14 tape
18
28.
Flip the back cover to the left and tape to hold in place.
32.
Turn right side out, and flip the side pockets to the lining side.
tape
31.
Trim book cover approximately ¼” beyond the seam line and clip corners to reduce bulk.
center seam line
tape
29.
Place the lining piece of fabric on top of the design, right side down, covering the entire stitched area. Leave ¼” extra fabric to the left of the center seam line.
tape 1/4” extra fabric center seam line
tape © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
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7
34.
33.
Press the extra ¼” of fabric under. Stitch opening closed or use hem tape to close the middle seam.
35.
Place composition book front and back covers inside of each of the side pockets. Trim ribbon to desired length. Heat seal or use Fray Check™ on the end of ribbon to prevent fraying.
Press with steam for a finished look.
Your project is complete, but the fun with Kimberbell doesn’t have to end. Ask your shop about other Kimberbell products.
© 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
www.KimberbellDesigns.com
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Noteables: Large Composition Books Kimberbell Noteables are composition book covers that turn ordinary writing paper into a noteworthy journal. Each cover is fully lined, durable, and reusable. The large pattern features an appliqued arrow to represent high ambitions and goals, plus a design with the embroidered affirmation “Adventure Awaits” -- perfect for hiking to record nature inspired thoughts, or a pretty travel daybook to pack on vacation. We love to see what you create! Share photos of your project on the Kimberbell Designs Facebook page or Instagram #kimberbelldesigns * Project is completed in 2 hoopings.
Materials Needed:
Note: Refer to diagram below for cutting instructions.
Cutting Instructions:
STABILIZER: Cut-Away Stabilizer
FABRIC 1: Cut (2) 11½ x 9” (lining) Cut (2) 11½ x 9” (side pocket pieces) Cut (1) 11½ x 9” (back cover) Cut (1) 11½ x 9” (front cover)
FABRIC:
A. Make (2) 9” x width of
HOOP: 9 x 14 hoop (Embroidery Field Needed: 8.11 x 10.32”)
Fabric 1: (Main Fabric) Fabric 2-4: (Applique)
½ yard fabric scraps
fabric cuts. 9”
9” SELVAGES
B. Unfold Fabrics. Subcut each strip into three 11½” pieces. Width of Fabric
OTHER: • (1) 16’’ length ribbon ⅜” wide • Composition Book (9¾ x 7½”) • Kimberbell® Paper Tape • OPTIONAL: Fray Check™ and Hem Tape
9”
11½”
11½”
11½”
18”
FOLD OF FABRIC
Embroider the Following:
Prepare the Following: Press the two 11½ x 9” pocket pieces, wrong sides together, to measure 11½ x 4½”.
1.
Part 1: The Back
Hoop stabilizer only in the appropriate size hoop. Load the Part 1 file.
NOTE: Both “Adventure Awaits” and the Arrow applique use the same Part 1 file for the back of the composition book.
raw edge
folded edge
Corresponds with the specific embroidery machine step. © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
Indicates thread color change. www.KimberbellDesigns.com
1
2.
Stitch the first step directly onto the stabilizer: the placement line.
5.
Stitch the next step: the side pocket placement lines. placement lines
step
placement lines
1
3.
6.
Place the back cover fabric right side up, covering the entire placement line.
step
3
Place one of the side pocket pieces on top of the design, with the fold towards the center and touching the small placement lines. placement stitches
7.
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
placement stitches
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
step
2
© 2017 Kimberbell Designs
fold
4.
raw edges
rightside of backcover
All Rights Reserved
step
4
www.KimberbellDesigns.com
2
8.
11.
Stitch the next step: the ribbon placement stitch. ribbon placement stitch
Stitch the next step: the book outline stitch. tape
tape
step
9.
5
12.
Place a piece of ribbon about ½” above the book outline, centered on the line, right side down. Tape above the stitched box to hold in place.
step
6
Stitch the final stitch: the trim line. Remove tape. tape
tape NOTE: Tuck the ribbon into the side pocket, so it will not be sewn into the seam.
tape step
7
10.
Place the lining piece of fabric on top of the design, right side down, covering the entire stitched area. Tape as shown in diagram.
tape
13.
Part 1 is now complete. Remove the project from the hoop and trim around the project leaving ¼” seam allowance.
tape
wrong side of lining
tape
© 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
www.KimberbellDesigns.com
3
14.
17.
Using a rotary cutter and ruler, cut exactly on the trim line (stitched in Direction Step 12).
Stitch the first step directly onto the stabilizer: the placement line.
step
1
15.
Turn the back cover of the Noteable right side out, flip pocket to the back and press with steam. Set aside.
Part 2: The Front
16.
Hoop stabilizer only, in the appropriate size hoop. Load the part 2 file.
18.
Place the front-cover fabric right side up, covering the entire placement line.
19.
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
step
2
© 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
www.KimberbellDesigns.com
4
20.
Follow the appropriate color chart to complete the selected design:
Example of Applique Using Fabric:
1. Stitch fabric placement line.
2. Place fabric on top, making sure to completely cover the placement line stitched.
3. Stitch tack-down stitch.
4. Trim away excess fabric.
Follow the appropriate chart to complete the design on your specific Notable. Pay close attention to the color chart and its instructions, being sure to place the designated piece of fabric when indicated and remove or trim, respectively, when necessary. NOTE: Now that the specific steps on your machine vary; please follow the appropriate icon for the design you are using.
Arrow
Adventure Awaits
Adventure Awaits Color Chart:
Arrow Color Chart: 3. Arrow shaft 4. Placement line arrow head -place fabric 5. Tack-down line arrow head -trim fabric 6. Placement line circles -place fabric 7. Tack-down line circles -trim fabric 8. Placement line arrow fletching -place fabric 9. Tack-down line arrow fletching -trim fabric 10. Satin outline arrow fletching 11. Satin outline circles 12. Detail stitching circles 13. Satin outline arrow head
3. Placement line chevron 1 -place fabric 4. Tack-down line chevron 1 -trim fabric 5. Placement line chevron 2 -place fabric 6. Tack-down line chevron 2 -trim fabric 7. Satin outline chevron 2 8. Satin outline chevron 1 9. Adventure Awaits
3 - 13
3-9 © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
www.KimberbellDesigns.com
5
21.
24.
Stitch the next step: the side pocket placement lines. placement line
Stitch the next step: the back-cover placement line.
back-cover placement line
10
12
14
22.
placement line
Place the side pocket piece on top of the design, with the fold towards the center and touching the small placement lines.
16
25.
Place the back cover (from part 1) centered along the placement line, with front covers together (lining side up).
placement line
tape
raw edges
fold
Back Cover from Part 1
tape
23.
placement line
26.
Stitch the next step: the tack-down line.
Stitch the next step: the back-cover seam stitch, which sews the back cover to the front cover. tape
11
13
tape 15 © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
17 www.KimberbellDesigns.com
6
27.
30.
Fold the ribbon down and place a piece of tape to hold it in place.
Stitch the final step: the finishing stitch, which sews the front cover lining in place.
tape
tape NOTE: Tuck the ribbon into the side pocket so it will not be sewn into the seam.
14 tape
18
28.
Flip the back cover to the left and tape to hold in place.
32.
Turn right side out, and flip the side pockets to the lining side.
tape
31.
Trim book cover approximately ¼” beyond the seam line and clip corners to reduce bulk.
center seam line
tape
29.
Place the lining piece of fabric on top of the design, right side down, covering the entire stitched area. Leave ¼” extra fabric to the left of the center seam line.
tape 1/4” extra fabric center seam line
tape © 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
www.KimberbellDesigns.com
7
34.
33.
Press the extra ¼” of fabric under. Stitch opening closed or use hem tape to close the middle seam.
35.
Place composition book front and back covers inside of each of the side pockets. Trim ribbon to desired length. Heat seal or use Fray Check™ on the end of ribbon to prevent fraying.
Press with steam for a finished look.
Your project is complete, but the fun with Kimberbell doesn’t have to end. Ask your shop about other Kimberbell products.
© 2017 Kimberbell Designs
All Rights Reserved
www.KimberbellDesigns.com
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