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How to Sew a Magnetic Bookmark with or without a Pen Holder

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Blue snowflake fabric magnetic bookmark with built-in pen holder attached to an open book, showing how the bookmark keeps a pen handy for notes.

Easy Beginner Scrap Sewing Project

Make cute and practical magnetic bookmarks from fabric scraps with this easy PDF sewing pattern! This beginner-friendly sewing project includes 2 bookmark styles and 2 finished sizes, including a classic magnetic page marker and a magnetic bookmark with a built-in pen holder.

These little fabric bookmarks are quick to sew, budget friendly and a great way to use leftover fabric scraps. Make them for yourself or turn them into handmade gifts for book lovers, teachers, students, readers, coworkers and friends. They are also a fun sew and sell project for craft fairs, markets and handmade shops.

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Two sizes of fabric magnetic bookmarks with finished measurements, including 1¾-inch and 2¼-inch square bookmarks and coordinating versions with fabric pen loops.

Make them in 15 minutes or less!

A GREAT SCRAP-BUSTING SEWING PROJECT

These bookmarks are the perfect gift for so many. Make them for: 

Book lover gifts
Teacher gifts
Student gifts
Bible Study
Stocking stuffers
Book club gifts
Reader gifts
Coworker gifts
Back-to-school projects
Craft fair inventory
Sew and sell projects
Small handmade gifts

Pair these bookmarks for added value

Whether you are seeing for yourself, making heartfelt gifts or looking for ideas to sew and sell, these magnetic bookmarks are perfect to pair with other items.

Here are things to consider making with a fabric bookmark:

Reading Pillow
Composition Book Cover
Book Sleeve

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