What’s the Project? Want to make your own bookmark in about 5 minutes? This cute bookmark is one of the easiest sewing patterns you will find and perfect for a beginning sewer to try. This only takes a scrap of fabric and is a fun project for kids and teens!
I’ve said it before and I will say it again! I LOVE summertime!
And one of the best parts of summer for me is reading. (And if you love reading too, be sure to check out these fun book recommendations!)
So…to fit with that theme, I’ve got a VERY quick and easy sewing project for you. It’s a bookmark that won’t fall out. It should take an experienced sewer about 5 minutes to make. Even a beginner can pull this baby off. I promise! And it’s fun to make your own bookmark!
It wraps around the book so that even if your kiddos pick your book up or if fall off your night stand, you won’t lose your page! (I need to make more of these!)
And, to make it ever more fun, I made mine reversible. So I can have a different bookmark depending on my mood.
Want to make your own bookmark too? I know you can do it!
Easy Make Your Own Bookmark Sewing Tutorial:
Supplies Needed:
- Scraps of fabric
- Small piece of elastic (mine was 1/2 inch wide but really, most any width will do)
Bookmark Sewing Instructions:
Cut out 2 pieces of fabric that are about 3 inches wide by 12 inches wide. (Really you can vary this if you want-depending on how big or small you want your bookmark.)
Cut your elastic about 8 inches long.
Sew your fabric with right sides together. Sew up the two long sides:
Turn it right side out and press it flat:
Fold the ends in and press that as well:
Insert your elastic at the end and sew it in place.
Do the same on the other end.
And you’re done!
Watch for several more SUPER simple sewing tutorials this month!
Need some good reading suggestions to go with that new bookmark? Here are my favorite books!
Hope it’s a fun project to make your own bookmark.
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Randi says
July 21, 2014 at 10:51 amLove this idea! I made one last night & used a fabric iron on transfer sheet to print an image on one side of the bookmark too
Allison says
September 15, 2016 at 7:10 amThat’s a good idea too :)
Kimberlee says
August 30, 2014 at 6:56 pmI love this idea! I have made other bookmarks but none like this. What a great way to use up some scraps, too.
babs says
September 23, 2014 at 4:23 pmGreat idea! I see we have the same taste in books. Jane Eyre is an all-time favorite and I love all of Kate Morton’s books. Have you ever read The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield? That’s another great one.
Amber says
September 24, 2014 at 7:32 amYes!! Read that one too!
Bea Austin says
December 10, 2014 at 3:59 pmI love sewing.I am look for any fast and easy things to make for gifts. The BOOK MARK is so neat as I have a lot of scraps I’ll make some for Mother’s Day for gifts at my church.Love the BOOK MARK.Thank you some much
Maggie says
December 6, 2015 at 7:37 pmBookmark is great. Love it!
Millie says
July 31, 2016 at 1:24 amI love the idea amazing way to make gifts when did you start this blogging page???
Amber says
August 7, 2016 at 10:07 pmIt was March 2012.
Tris Everdeen says
August 5, 2016 at 10:46 amhey,
this idea is great…… luv it!!
btw what is the name of the book??
I’m really interested in it after I read that page…..it sounds awesome….so could you plz name it?
Amber says
August 7, 2016 at 9:15 pmIt’s The Name of the Star
Jojo says
November 10, 2016 at 10:19 pmlol this is AWESOME!!! I can use up my scraps from Halloween!
Hello Sewing says
October 5, 2017 at 1:54 amSo pretty!!! I linked to your Bookmark tutorial on Hello Sewing: https://hellosewing.com/30-fun-easy-sewing-projects-kids/
-Helen
Barb Clough says
December 5, 2017 at 9:10 amThanks so much for this – I’ve made a bunch for friends and family!
Lacan Madea says
May 6, 2018 at 5:24 pmIs the book good?
Never reads.Sorry
Amber says
May 9, 2018 at 8:42 pmYep!
Eli says
August 22, 2018 at 3:30 pmI was making some of these for my younger sister because she hates paper bookmarks and I thought this would be a cheap and easy alternative (she does like them!). And we noticed these can also make good headbands!
Amber says
August 22, 2018 at 9:59 pmOh fun!
Rachel says
August 25, 2018 at 2:43 amI found this post after looking up the bookmark one. Great book recommendations! I also really enjoyed Mandy by Julie Andrews! Amazing that she hasn’t written anything as a follow up. I would read a little to my daughters each night before bed when they were young! They are grown up now, maybe I need to read it again! Thank you for reminding me of it!
Rush Tea says
January 13, 2019 at 7:10 amNice one with just little read of your posts! Thank u very much..