How to Sew on a Scrapbook Page

Even if you cannot sew on a button, you can sew on a scrapbook page, adding interest and a unique accent. Sewing with a straight stitch, a patterned stitch or a zig-zag stitch are equally easy to apply to a scrapbook page. You can stitch a border around the whole page or attach journal boxes with a few simple stitches. Ribbons and borders are enhanced when additionally stitched. You can hand-stitch on a page but it is just as easy to pull out your sewing machine.

Things You'll Need

  • Sewing Machine
  • Acid-free Tape
  • Pencil
  • Scrapbook Paper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a medium weight piece of cardstock. If you are using a lighter weight paper, add support by gluing a backing piece of paper on the back.

    • 2

      Draw a faint line where you want to sew your line.

    • 3

      Choose your stitch pattern and length on your sewing machine. Make sure the length is far enough apart that it does not rip your paper.

    • 4

      Start your stitch and proceed slowly.

    • 5

      Follow the line you have traced closely until you have reached the end of the page.

    • 6

      Snip the excess threads away.

    • 7

      Add a piece of acid-free tape to the end to secure the stitch.

Tips & Warnings

  • Practice on a scrap piece of paper first.

  • If you are concerned about stitching directly on your scrapbook page, sew on a separate border or block and adhere it to your page.

  • Check your stitch tension and length before sewing on your scrapbook page.

  • Tack down titles, ribbons or borders even if you are sewing over them. This keeps them securely in place.

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Comments

  • Alisiane Sep 14, 2008
    I'm newly addicted to scrapbooking, and can't get enough of articles like this. Thanks for some new tips!
  • Alisiane Sep 14, 2008
    I'm newly addicted to scrapbooking, and can't get enough of articles like this. Thanks for some new tips!

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