As we speak, I have brand-new still-in-packaging notebooks waiting for their turn to shine, because I can never resist getting them!!! Even if I don’t immediately see a need for them!! (need to #stahp)<\/p>\n
Hence, it really boggles me to have never thought of… After seeing a couple of tutorials and trying out for myself, here’s presenting to you… 5 steps to your very own handmade notebooks!<\/p>\n p.s. these guys would make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones <3<\/p>\n Things you need:<\/p>\n Equipment:<\/p>\n Step 1:<\/strong> For A6 sized notebooks, cut the A4 sized papers into two. The paper cutter makes it much easier, but you can easily do it with scissors or pen knife too.<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/strong> Next, we fold the paper in half. Use something to go over the fold to make it crisp.<\/p>\n Then, put the pages together.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/strong> Use the pages to measure and see how big you want the cover to be, giving around a cm allowance. Then, cut and fold according to the same instructions in steps 1 and 2.<\/p>\n\n Step 4:<\/strong> For binding your notebooks together, there are two methods – choose the one that suits you best!<\/p>\n Method one:<\/span> hole + string<\/p>\n This method is super easy, and can be done in a jiffy! Simply punch holes and tie the string – just make sure you tie the knot inside, unless you prefer to see the knot outside \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Method two:<\/span> sewing (oh you’ll need a ruler too)<\/p>\n This method requires more steps and effort, but the end result is much better too! It actually reminds me of those store-bought kind – except my skills not there yet… haha<\/p>\n Measure and dot along the inner bone (I do around 1\/4 inch from the edge and an inch space between each dot) as a guide for when you start sewing.<\/p>\n Note: Remember to tie at least 2\/3 knots at the end of the string so it wouldn’t go all the way through.<\/p>\n Start sewing from the inside, where you have the dots. You’ll need the thimble or something hard and sturdy to help push the needle through, while supporting the book on a flat surface. You can put cork board or a sponge below to catch the needle, but I just did it off the edge of the table.<\/p>\n Once you get the needle and thread through the first hole, measure and draw the dot guides on this side as well.<\/p>\n Sew as in the diagram above – called a basting stitch – to end up with a dashed line look like…<\/p>\n this! When you reach the bottom, sew upwards in the same fashion, and you’ll end up with something…<\/p>\n … like this!<\/p>\n To end off, tie three knots and trim off the excess thread.<\/p>\n Step 5:<\/strong> Decorate (optional; an idea as in picture below) and celebrate<\/strong> your new notebooks!!!<\/p>\n The completed notebooks should look like this! (or better \ud83d\ude09 )<\/p>\n Now… all that’s left is to think about what to do with your awesome new notebooks! Travel diary, sketch book, bullet journal… perhaps scrapbook?<\/p>\n Check out our Instagram<\/a> for a bullet journal spread posted recently, and head on over to our website<\/a> to print memories you can touch and feel in your hands – and go into your notebooks, too, of course!<\/p>\n Happy crafting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love notebooks. I mean, is there anyone who doesn’t? They’re so versatile and multi-purpose, we are really only limited by our imagination. 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