D.I.Y PROJECT

( HOW TO MAKE A D.I.Y NOTEBOOK )

MATERIALS :

                        

  Brit + Co printable covers 

Printer Paper 

Card stock  

Embroidery floss

TOOLS :

Cutting mat

Box Cutter

Embroidery needle

Awl

Straight edge

Instructions :

1. Count seven pieces of printer paper and fold them in half. You might need to fold them separately and then stack them together.
2. Print your Brit + Co printable patterns and fold them in half . Insert one into the middle of your stack of white paper , and use the other one as the cover of your notebook .
3. Poke five evenly spaced holes along the spine of your notebook .
4. Thread your needle , tie a knot at the end , and then bring it through the first hole starting from the inside of the notebook .
5. Bring the needle through the second hole and then out through the third .
6. Poke the needle down through the second hole again and then bring it through the fourth . Repeat this stitch until you have the needle on the inside of the notebook    ( it will be have just come through the hole ) .
7. Tie the end to the loose thread at the other end of your knot.
8. Place your journal on your cutting mat , and then use your straight edge and box cutter , slice off the uneven edges of paper . Do this to the top , bottom and side of your notebook .

   

First prepare your paper. Take seven pieces of printer paper (or heavier paper if you want to write or draw in your notebook with markers) and fold them in half. With such a thick pile, you might need to fold them individually and then stack them, lining up the folds so that they’re spooning ;). Next, print your patterned Brit + Co printable and fold them in half. One is for the cover and the other can be a secret fun page inside.

Now take your awl and poke five equidistant holes through your notebook. This will make stitching much easier .

Following the photos above, weave your embroidery floss through the holes.

When you get to the end, tie the end of your embroidery floss to the loose piece on the other end of your knot.

At this point you will notice that your edges are not lined up. Take your box cutter (or an X-acto knife) and straight edge, and cut through the notebook, creating an even edge. Do the top and bottom as well as the side. That’s it!

 

                                                                                                      - NAZIRAH BINTI RUSELAN -