A fun and easy sewing tutorial! Learn how to Sew a Corner Bookmark. Fabric bookmarks are the perfect way to use up your fabric scraps, too!
Do you love to read? Or have a family member or friend who is an avid or aspiring reader?Then I have the perfect little fun sewing project that’s perfect for all the readers in your life!
And, let’s be honest, we do want our kids to be avid readers, right?!
How to Sew a Corner Bookmark with Fabric
Of course, when I say “learn to sew a corner bookmark”, I am talking about making the bookmark out of fabric.
Video Tutorial
I created a video that will show you exactly how I made my corner bookmark out of fabric. You’ll find the video on my YouTube channel. Please CLICK HERE or on the below image to go straight to the video.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before we get into the tutorial, let me answer some questions you may have.
Q: What types of fabrics are required?
I do recommend you use a nice weight of fabric, like quilting cotton. You can use other materials besides cotton, like cork, leather, and vinyl – are all fun materials to use. I would, however stay away from stretch fabrics.
Q: Do I have to use interfacing?
You do not have to use interfacing. I find the use of interfacing helps add some stability and heft to the fabric. That stability will come in handy if or when the bookmark is used alot!
Q: Do I have to use three different fabric designs?
No, you do not have to use three different pieces of fabric for your fabric bookmarks. I was simply trying to use up some of my scraps. You do need three pieces of fabric. They can be all the same, two pieces the same, or all different.
Q: What if I have more questions?
If you have more questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below and I’ll be glad to answer them!
My Best Tips
These tips apply to not only this tutorial on how to sew a corner bookmark, but to EVERY tutorial or pattern.
- Be sure to read through ALL the instructions before beginning. Reading the instructions will help you to become more familiar with the steps involved and give you an opportunity to ask questions BEFORE you begin the project.
- Gather up your supplies. I always provide a list of materials and tools needed to complete a project. Do yourself a favor and gather up everything and have it easily accessible.
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you have questions, you can leave a comment below, send me an email or even post it on Facebook in the Sewing is Fun Facebook Group. It’s a great way to learn from other sewists.
Let’s learn how to sew a corner bookmark, shall we?
Sew a Corner Bookmark
Learn how to make fabric corner bookmarks in this easy sewing tutorial.
Materials
- (3) 4"x4" scraps of cotton fabric
- (3) 4"x4" fusible interfacing
- matching thread
Tools
- rotary cutter
- acrylic ruler
- self-healing cutting mat
- scissors
- pins
- wonder clips
- sewing machine
- point turner
- iron & ironing board
Instructions
- Cut materials. Cut three pieces of matching or contrasting fabrics 4"x4". Cut three pieces of fusible interfacing 4"x4". OPTIONS: You don't have to use interfacing, but I do recommend it. You can select to apply interfacing to one piece of fabric or all three.
- Fuse interfacing to back side of cotton fabric. If only fusing to one piece of fabric, fuse to either the back or front piece of the bookmark (not the corner).
- Fold one piece of fabric wrong sides together to form a triangle. Press.
- Place one piece of fabric with the fused interfacing right side up (this will become the front of the bookmark). Then lay the triangle fabric on top in the top right hand corner. Next you'll place the third piece of fabric right side down on top (this will become the back of the bookmark). Line up all the raw edges and pin or clip in place.
- Sew around all four sides using a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving a 1-2" opening for turning. Trim corners. Turn right side out. Press.
- Topstitch around the perimeter of the corner bookmark using a long stitch length and about 1/8" from the edge of the fabric.
Notes
1/4" seam allowances
Recommended Products
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Gutermann Thread Set -
Janome Memory Craft Horizon 8200 QCP Sewing Machine -
Amazon Basics Full-Size Ironing Board -
Oliso M3Pro Project Steam Iron with Solemate -
Dritz Extra-Fine Glass Head Pins, 1-3/8-Inch (250-Count) -
Clover Wonder Clips -
Fiskars Softgrip Scissors Straight Stainless Steel, 8 Inch,Gray -
Fiskars Forged Embroidery Scissors, 4 Inch -
Fiskars Acrylic Ruler, 6x24 Inch -
Omnigrid Clear Quilting and Sewing Ruler, 1" x 6" -
Fiskars Self Healing Cutting Mat, 24x36” -
OLFA 45mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter
Now wasn’t that a fun and super easy sewing project?! Can’t you just see how these corner bookmarks would make such a thoughtful gift, too?! I think so!
More Sewing Ideas
If you liked learning how to sew a Fabric Corner Bookmark, you might also be interested in these other beginner friendly sewing projects:
And if you’re brand new to sewing or would like to learn more about sewing, be sure to follow along in my Learn to Sew Series!
Then be sure to pin this sewing project to your favorite Pinterest sewing board to save it for later!
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