Bookbinding
A notebook you have bound yourself is a personal gift. Japanese stab binding and simple pamphlet binding are suitable for beginners.
You will need
- Paper (A4 or A5)
- Cover board or thick paper
- Bookbinding thread or waxed thread
- Needle and awl
- Bone folder
- Ruler and utility knife
- Paper clips
Steps
Choose a binding method
Pamphlet binding suits thin notebooks. Japanese stab binding suits loose sheets and looks decorative.
Fold the sheets
Assemble the signatures
Mark the holes
Sew the signature
Japanese stab binding
Finish
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