DIY Fabric Notebook Covers Level up your junk journal, scrapbook or sketchbook by making an adorable fabric cover. It's like the paper bag ones we used to make in elementary school, but a million times cuter. Hobby Lobby has SO many cute fabric combinations that make this project so fun. For instructions, look in the comments section of this video. I'll walk you through this beginner sewing project step-by-step. I also have a formula so you can make a fabric cover for any sized book or notebook.