Today we've got another long stitch binding, but not leather this time. Here in NW Arizona, the kids went back to school this week, so I was inspired to make a neat little back-to-school journal/notebook. I used a plastic page-sized envelope I bought in Mexico in May. I just cut it to size for the cover, then bound the edges and lined the outer spine with lime green duct tape. (My regulars here know about me and duct tape!)
For the pages, I used school notebook paper that is gridded on one side and lined on the other, but for added interest (if not quite utility) I let the lines run vertically. there are four signatures of ten sheets each for a total of 80 pages (160 both sides).
I bound the book using a longstitch binding with white Waxed linen thread. For a closure, I used more of the lime green tape, folded it over to make a narrow strip and threaded it through the book at the spine and the two fore edges, then tied it in a bow.
The bright color makes this a pretty little thing, nice for a young girl heading back to class.
For the pages, I used school notebook paper that is gridded on one side and lined on the other, but for added interest (if not quite utility) I let the lines run vertically. there are four signatures of ten sheets each for a total of 80 pages (160 both sides).
I bound the book using a longstitch binding with white Waxed linen thread. For a closure, I used more of the lime green tape, folded it over to make a narrow strip and threaded it through the book at the spine and the two fore edges, then tied it in a bow.
The bright color makes this a pretty little thing, nice for a young girl heading back to class.
I really like this book. I always look forward to see what materials you end up using. By any chance do you have any tutorials on making books?
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