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Needle Book Sewing Pattern
The Needle Book is a beginner sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It takes about 45 minutes in 6 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 29, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 45 min
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 6
The Needle Book pattern comes in 3 sizes, Small to Large. It is a beginner project that takes about 45 min, in 6 steps. Best fabrics: quilting cotton, outer + lining.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 3 x 4 in closed | 1 fat eighth makes 3 |
| Medium | 4 x 5 in closed | 1 fat eighth makes 2 |
| Large | 5 x 6 in closed | 1 fat eighth makes 1 |
Quilting cotton, outer + lining: one fat eighth of each makes 3 Small, 2 medium or 1 Large; wool or wool-blend felt for the pages; fusible fleece.
You also need
- 1 button ¾ in (or an elastic loop / magnet)
- Pinking shears
Pattern pieces
Cover (cut 1 outer + 1 lining), Interfacing (cut 1), Page (cut 2 or 3), Pocket (cut 1), Tab (cut 2)
Seam allowance: ¼ in (6 mm) included; interfacing and felt pages have none.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 6 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Prepare
- Tab
- Sew and turn
- Pages
- Button
Watch how it's done
Short tutorials on YouTube for the techniques in this pattern, by other sewists. They are not made by Sewzy.
- Edgestitching vs Topstitching: Learn How to Sew Heather Handmade · Topstitching the cover
- How to Sew a Button by Hand Howcast · Sewing on the button
- Needle Book to EASY Sewing Project - Whitney Sews Whitney Sews · Simple needle book
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Questions about the Needle Book
How much fabric does the Needle Book need?
Best fabrics: quilting cotton, outer + lining. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Needle Book come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Small to Large. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Needle Book take to sew?
About 45 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 6 steps.
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