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Directions for Monogrammed Appointment/Address Book Cover Project / September 2000

These instructions are for an appointment/address book that measures 3 3/4 " (9.53 cm) wide by 6" (15.24 cm) by 1/2" (1.27 cm) thick. The project can be adapted to a different size or style of book by adjusting the measurements as necessary.

This project uses letter from Arabesque Set 2.

This project courtesy of Pauline Richards.

Pauline Richards, an embellishment expert, publishes the Total Embellishment Newsletter, currently beginning its fourth year. She is known for her innovative stories in SEW NEWS, Sewing & Serger Update Newsletters and her work with several sewing machine and trim companies. Pauline works with Linda Griepentrog, Editor of SEW NEWS as co-director of the magazine's SEW N'Go educational shopping tours. She holds an M. Ed degree and has 17 years of teaching experience on the high school and college levels.

For more information on Total Embellishment Newsletter, visit their website at:

http://totalembellishmentnews.cjb.net/

Step 1. Print the instructions.

These are .pdf files, and require Adobe Acrobat Reader software in order to view and print.

Step 2. Review instructions and materials required (materials list at the end of these instructions).

Step 3. Cut the fabric

You will need one piece of upholstery weight fabric 16" (40.64 cm) x 9" (22.86 cm).

(Note: Any sturdy fabric can be used, but most upholstery fabric has been treated with a stain resistant/water resistant finish to increase durability.)

Step 4. Serge all four sides of the fabric.

Step 5. Embroider the monogram of your choice.

This example uses a single letter from our Arabesque Monogram Set 2, but any other style of your choice is acceptable, as are several letters in combination.

Step 6. Fold the fabric, right sides together, and sew along the marked lines, as shown in Figure 1.

Step 7. Trim.

Trim corners to remove bulk, then turn right sides out and press.

Step 8. Secure ribbon.

Secure ribbon page markers with machine stitches (see Figure 2.)

Step 9. Slip book into the pockets

Congratulations! Your project is complete.

Sources for Materials

You will need:
1. One piece upholstery fabric 16" (mm) x 9" (mm).
2. 1 yard 1/2" (12 mm) wide ribbon.
3. Thread colors of your choice.
4. Monogram Set letters of your choice.
5. Book

We have used an appointment/ address book by DayMinder, manufactured by the At-A- Glance Group. The book measures 3 3/4 " (9.53 cm) wide by 6 " (15.24 cm) by 1/2" (1.27 cm) thick, and is product # G250-00.

This book is available from most stationery stores in the US and Canada, and is also available online from the manufacturer:

http://www.ataglance.com/store/shop/viewProduct.cfm?productid=307