DIY Book-making

I've always had a desire to have a selfmade notebook. Turn out it is relatively easy to do, all you need is some paper and sewing skills.

Supplies

• Paper
• Needle
• Thread
• Liquid glue
• Awl
• Metal ruler
• Something to bind the book with
• Paper knife

Step 1:

First of all, fold the papers in half and stack into each other

Step 2:

Puncture three holes at each side of the middle paper: the first one one centimeter apart from the edge, second three centimeters apart and the third four centimeters from the edge

Step 3:

Thread the needle through the holes. After the first thread make a knot. Go through each hole at least for three times, then tie the thread off, cut it and to te same for the other side.

Step 4:

With the paper knife and a ruler cut of the paper edge so that it's equal

Step 5:

Cut out a piece of leather of suitable size to dress the book. Apply liquid glue to the paper and stick it to the leather.

Step 6:

Decorate your book. You can imprint symbols into leather f you make it wet. I made a small flower with sticky paper