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Nice and simple way to make a completely customized notebook!
Do you need a notebook to keep important dates and to-do lists in check, but only have a tiny amout of space left in your bag? Then this simple little project is just for you!

Posted by RazzleDazzle from Zagorje ob Savi, Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia • Published See RazzleDazzle's 14 projects »
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  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 1
    Step 1

    First, start off with 3 sheets of A4 paper. Fold them along the white lines.

  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 2
    Step 2

    Next, cut/tear your paper to pieces according to the lines, leaving the dotted ones intact.

  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 3
    Step 3

    You should end up with 48 little notebook pages.

  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 4
    Step 4

    Arrange the pages into "piles", as seen in the photo. One sheet of paper makes for one pile/16 pages.

  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 5
    Step 5

    Sew the pages together in each pile. Do not sew the piles together!

  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 6
    Step 6

    Now, you need to grab a piece of thicker paper - Your notebook needs a cover.

  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 7
    Step 7

    I find this hard to explain, so here's another diagram :)

    Just one thing. Make sure that you use the same holes when you sew your piles of paper onto the cover.

  • Step 8

    Fold the cover in half and glue it together to hide the stitches.

  • How to make a bound book. Totally Homemade Notebooks - Step 9
    Step 9

    Decorate and enjoy your tiny new notebook!

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