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Step 4Prepare the side pieces for the dividers
The dividers are fastened at both sides to pieces of plastic-coated paper that act as 'concertinas'. This step describes the preparation of these side pieces and the method for joining the dividers to them.
First decide how far apart you want the dividers to be. For my two files the dividers are 1.5 cm (3/4 inch) apart. The seams that join the dividers to the side piece are 2cm (3/4 inch) apart. It is this measurement, 2cm (3/4 inch), that is used to calculate the width of the side pieces. If you would like your dividers to be further apart or closer together, then use a different figure.
Cut two pieces of the paper that you wish to use for the side pieces. For my two files I have used pattern or map paper.
The dimensions of the side pieces will be;-
Height = the height of the dividers, e.g.
Width = number of dividers x distance of seam (2cm (3/4 inch)) PLUS distance of seam (2cm (3/4 inch))
So for a file with 7 dividers the width will be 16cm (6 inches). For a file with 8 dividers the width is 18cm (63/4 inches).
Using an iron on a cool setting, iron the paper to smooth any creases or folds. Coat both sides of the paper with sticky-back plastic. Trim any excess plastic from the sides.
For each side piece, mark the positions where the seams will be. These will be 2cm (3/4 inch) apart. See the first picture for more detail.
I have used a felt tip pen so that I can rub out the markings with a damp cloth later. Check before marking that your marker pen will allow you to do this. Otherwise if you are using a permanent marker, place the marks on the inside so that they will be on the inside of the folds and hence not visible.
Now fold the side pieces along the seam lines. All the folds should be in the same direction. See the second picture for more detail.
First decide how far apart you want the dividers to be. For my two files the dividers are 1.5 cm (3/4 inch) apart. The seams that join the dividers to the side piece are 2cm (3/4 inch) apart. It is this measurement, 2cm (3/4 inch), that is used to calculate the width of the side pieces. If you would like your dividers to be further apart or closer together, then use a different figure.
Cut two pieces of the paper that you wish to use for the side pieces. For my two files I have used pattern or map paper.
The dimensions of the side pieces will be;-
Height = the height of the dividers, e.g.
Width = number of dividers x distance of seam (2cm (3/4 inch)) PLUS distance of seam (2cm (3/4 inch))
So for a file with 7 dividers the width will be 16cm (6 inches). For a file with 8 dividers the width is 18cm (63/4 inches).
Using an iron on a cool setting, iron the paper to smooth any creases or folds. Coat both sides of the paper with sticky-back plastic. Trim any excess plastic from the sides.
For each side piece, mark the positions where the seams will be. These will be 2cm (3/4 inch) apart. See the first picture for more detail.
I have used a felt tip pen so that I can rub out the markings with a damp cloth later. Check before marking that your marker pen will allow you to do this. Otherwise if you are using a permanent marker, place the marks on the inside so that they will be on the inside of the folds and hence not visible.
Now fold the side pieces along the seam lines. All the folds should be in the same direction. See the second picture for more detail.
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