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Here's a couple of examples that might be helpful
http://www.cranstonvillage.com/uploadedFiles/PatrioticPhotoAlbum.pdf
http://www.benfranklinstores.com/newpage/projects/l05/photo.htm
the first lady had it right just make sure you put your lace/binding in before you glue your insides back into it this gives a nice finished look
I get the crib size rolled batting and hot glue it directly to the album. I also cut out poster board to cover the inside to hide the material "cut line". I cover the poster board with the same material as the oustide of the album. Cover the album with the fabric -- wrap it like a present. Then add the lace or beading to the inside edge and follow with the covered poster board.
Jen
I know what you are talking about. A friend gave me one years ago. If I am not mistaken, she glued the batting directly to the album cover, cut the fabric an inch larger on every side of the album when it is opened. She then started at the binding of the album and glued the fabric working her way to the back and front edges of the album. Once to the edges, she folded the fabric and glued it down, then took either another piece of fabric or a piece of paper and glued that to cover the insides of the front and back, so the edges of the first fabric did not show and then added decorative ribbon to cover where those two edges came together. Sometimes she would put ruffles around the cover, hiding the edges with the inside fabric. Also, she added a thin ribbon between the fabric edges for tying the album closed.
I hope you can understand my directions, if not, maybe someone else can help describe it better than I can.
Hope I helped a little bit,
Tina
I need a pattern and directions for making a padded photo album. Thanks.
By LRS
Here's a great video showing the basics of making a covered photo album.
For a wedding album the ideas for fabric and trims are limitless - let your imagination and the bride's wedding colors, style, etc. be your guide!
I prefer skipping the lace around the outer edge and using decorations only on the front but it's up to you. This video demonstrates how to cover a "regular" photo album but if you can afford the type album, with screws, where you can removed the front and back covers to work separately they are the easiest. Acid free album sheets are the best and worth the price for a lifetime of memories.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn3V5S1Ciqs