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Instructions for Making
Different Books

Bound Book "
 

graphic - bookYou will need:

  • 8 pieces of 8 ½ X 11" paper
  • Ruler
  • Pen
  • Sharp craft knife
  • Adhesive shelf paper
 
  • Cardboard
  • Packaging tape
  • Button thread or other thick thread
  • Large needle
  • Rubber Cement or glue

graphic - 2 pieces of paperHow to do it:

  • Take 8 pieces of 8 ½" x 11" paper and fold the paper in half to form a 16-page booklet measuring 8 ½" x 5 ½"

  • Thread your needle with about 24 inches of heavy thread

  • graphic - spool of threadBeginning at one end of the booklet's centre crease, sew large stitches about 1 inch apart. Leave a 2-inch 'tail' hanging from the first needle hole. When you reach the end of the crease, turn the booklet over. Now sew back, bringing the needle through the same holes on the other side of the book. When you are finished stitching the pages together, tie the two ends of your thread together on the outside of your booklet. Trim the ends.

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