Introducing the Page Pal Bookmark: A Scrap-Friendly Magnetic Bookmark Pattern for Book Lovers
Calling all bookworms and makers! If you’re looking for a small but mighty sewing project, the Page Pal Magnetic Bookmark Pattern is perfect for you. This clever magnetic bookmark keeps your place in style while letting you use up some of your most treasured fabric scraps. Whether you’re marking pages in your favourite novel, planner, or diary, this project is as practical as it is fun to make.
The Page Pal Magnetic Bookmark Pattern is available for purchase, grab this delightful pattern and start creating!
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What Is the Page Pal Bookmark?
The Page Pal Bookmark is a magnetic bookmark that combines clever functionality with handmade charm. Featuring whimsical motifs like houses, birds, cats, love heart, flowers, strawberry, apple, mini hexagon flower and books, this design is perfect for showcasing small fabric scraps you’ve been saving for just the right project. With just a few basic tools and notions, you can whip up these adorable bookmarks in no time.
What You’ll Need
Here’s a quick overview of the materials and tools you’ll need:
- Small fabric scraps (up to 3"/8cm squares for the motifs)
- Light to mid-weight fusible interfacing, fat 16th
- 50wt thread for hand sewing the bookmark together
- 8-12wt thread for decorative stitching and securing motifs, I have used Wonderfil Eleganza solids and variegated threads
- Neodymium magnets (15mm diameter, 2mm thick) - if you have Sallie Tomato 3¾" sew in magnets I show a hack on how to use these
- Permanent marker
- Cardstock to print templates
- Fabric marker (not heat sensitive)
- Tools: Milliner needle, embroidery needle, paper and fabric scissors, glue for temporary adhesion, and a chopstick or similar tool to smooth curves.
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Tips for Success
- Magnets: Be sure to mark the correct sides of the magnets with a permanent marker before attaching them to the fabric. This ensures they’ll align properly when in use. Read about magnet polarity below.
- Fabric Selection: The Page Pal Bookmark looks fantastic in textured fabrics like Essex Linen or metallic linen, but solids and prints work beautifully as well.
- Stitching: Use a backstitch for durability when hand sewing the front and backs together and a running stitch for adding the decorative elements.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
The Page Pal Bookmark is:
- Scrap-Friendly: Use up your small fabric pieces for a sustainable project.
- Quick to Make: Perfect for an afternoon of crafting.
- Giftable: Ideal for book lovers, teachers, and friends.
- Customisable: Choose motifs and fabrics to match your style or theme.
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Did you know this about magnets?
Magnets have two sides or poles: North (N) and South (S). These poles create the magnetic field and determine how magnets interact with each other. Here’s an easy way to explain it:
- Opposites attract: The North pole of one magnet is attracted to the South pole of another magnet.
- Like poles repel: Two North poles or two South poles will push away from each other.
When using magnets in a project like the Page Pal Magnetic Bookmark, it’s important to align the poles correctly so the bookmark works as intended.
How to Check and Mark Magnet Sides:
- Test the Attraction: Place the magnets together to see which sides naturally stick to each other. These are opposite poles.
- Mark the Poles: Use a permanent marker to label one side of each magnet (e.g., mark all the North poles). This ensures you’ll attach them to the fabric in the correct orientation.
- Assembly: Attach the marked sides according to the pattern instructions so the magnets will click together securely when the bookmark is folded over the page.
Taking the time to mark and align the magnets properly will make your project functional and frustration-free!
Happy stitching, and don’t forget to share your creations on social media using #PagePalBookmark and #CraftapaloozaDesigns. I can’t wait to see what you create!
