Sewn Book Instructions

Sewn Book Instructions
Make your own scrap paper notebook!
 
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Step 1Paper Gathering

Paper Gathering
Gather paper that is printed on one side. Scraps from a library or near a photocopy copier or printer is a great place to find scraps of paper that no one else wants. Try to find some heavier paper for the cover stock, possibly an old magazine or an outdated poster on the wall.
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Feb 13, 2010. 5:00 PMb1russell says:
I apologize for asking what may appear to be the dumb question of the day, but here goes anyway.  Why punch the holes (by hand-turning the wheel) before sewing the pages together?  Would it not be just as easy/hard to do one pass with the threaded machine?  (I ask, because I keep looking for ways to salvage my books, both paperback and hardcover, that have fallen apart from many readings, being left in the car in Phoenix during the long, hot summer, etc.)

Thanks!
Apr 28, 2009. 3:44 PMrenger1975 says:
I used a binding machine to keep track of writings, but this looks much better. I don't think it would last as long since it probably isn't the most durable book, but still a great idea or a nice home made gift
Apr 28, 2009. 3:42 PMrenger1975 says:
I used a binding machine to keep track of writings, but this looks much better. I don't think it would last as long since it probably isn't the most durable book, but still a great idea or a nice home made gift.
May 15, 2008. 4:42 AMUltraMagnus says:
hmm.... it wont last a great deal of time without being properly bound, although it is a decent guide on how to do a quick ghetto oversewn binding before adding a cover.
May 13, 2008. 3:30 PMKathybear says:
How neat! This would, of course, work with first-hand paper, too... Your notebook looks very nice!

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