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11/20/07
11/19/07
Craft Idea - Making Books for Children
http://lcm1219.multiply.com/journal/item/33/How_To_Make_A_Book_..._
This is a project from the old days, modified for the computer age, LOL. Feel free to print up these instructions.
This is a project from the old days, modified for the computer age, LOL. Feel free to print up these instructions.
How To Make A Book ...
Helen Jane asked me to share my bookbinding *how-to's*. It's been a while since I've bound a book, so I don't know if ya'll want to really trust my memory (but I'll try below anway)!! I did find this helpful tutorial online, too, if you don't trust my memory, LOL! Dadcando.com
Here's my instructions ...
You'll need the following items:
Computer, and Printer
Scrapbooking program
Sewing machine or needle for handsewing
Heavy duty "coat" thread ... or other heavy thread
"ledger" paper for your pages. It's a longer paper than your typical computer paper is. White (blank) legal sized paper also works well for this project.
Cardstock, Bristol board, or other heavy stock paper - larger than the paper you're using.
Strong tape - such as a reinforced packaging or mailing tape. Duct tape will work if it's all you have available
Scrap book paper, contact paper, or wrapping paper for book cover. Or get creative and design your own cover using whatever materials you want
brown packaging paper (optional)
Glue Stick
Using my scrapbooking program ... "Journal pages" ... choose "ledger wide (2 sided)" ...
I set a thin line at the center point of the paper, running from top to bottom. This is where the page will eventually be folded in half for binding. This line is also my sewing guide line.
This is where it gets a little tricky!! I don't suggest this method for large books, but *only* for small story books!! You have to figure out HOW to number your pages. Let's say we have a story with 20 pages. The right side of the very first page will be your TITLE page. The back side of that will be blank. Page one of your story will start on the right side of a new sheet of paper - the left side of that paper will have page twenty on it. Page two will be on the reverse (left) of page one, page 19 will be on the right side. This is so when you fold them, and sew them, they will be in the proper page order!! Have I totally confused you yet?? That's okay, I made a template so you could see what I mean! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see it.
Keeping a one inch margin all around (inch and a half where the seam will be) I now add text and illustrations. Keep in mind to "order" your pages according to the template!!
After you have all your pages set the way you want them, just print them up!! Stack the papers in order (see illustration), making sure they're lined up evenly. Using a heavy thread sew down the center line - using care that the pages don't slip or move out of place. After sewing pages together, fold down center line. Trim if necessary.
With the reinforced tape, run it down the center (landscape width) of your cardstock. Using a ruler, take a black marker and mark the center of the cardstock, from top to bottom. Next, sew your pages to the cardstock, again taking care to match centers.
Now you're ready to cover your book. Lay your cover paper face down on a flat work surface. Next, lay the book flat , also face down. Trim "cover" paper so it overhangs edges of book by about two inches. Fold these "flaps" over and glue to inside of your cardstock book cover, using glue stick. Let dry. Cut two pieces of your extra cover paper, or other paper that compliments your cover (I like using brown packaging paper) ... snug the paper up close to the seam, cut rest of paper to within an eighth of an inch of the inside edges of your book. Use glue stick to secure it to the inside bindings.
Let dry.
Inscribe inside front cover if desired.
Please feel free to copy this blog entry and template to your files ...
The arrows indicate that it's the "flip" side of the same sheet of paper.
I may actually get a little lazy and use one of those create your personalized story sites. Here's a cute one for the kiddies for Christmas. I love this site, by the way!! Lots of games and fun to keep the kiddies busy during the holiday season!! Don't forget to check out the letter to Santa!!
*For some reason the links aren't in a different font color. Sooooooo, here they are:
Personalizable stories : http://www.northpole.com/PersonalizedStories/
Santa's Mailroom: http://www.northpole.com/Mailroom/
Here's my instructions ...
You'll need the following items:
Computer, and Printer
Scrapbooking program
Sewing machine or needle for handsewing
Heavy duty "coat" thread ... or other heavy thread
"ledger" paper for your pages. It's a longer paper than your typical computer paper is. White (blank) legal sized paper also works well for this project.
Cardstock, Bristol board, or other heavy stock paper - larger than the paper you're using.
Strong tape - such as a reinforced packaging or mailing tape. Duct tape will work if it's all you have available
Scrap book paper, contact paper, or wrapping paper for book cover. Or get creative and design your own cover using whatever materials you want
brown packaging paper (optional)
Glue Stick
Using my scrapbooking program ... "Journal pages" ... choose "ledger wide (2 sided)" ...
I set a thin line at the center point of the paper, running from top to bottom. This is where the page will eventually be folded in half for binding. This line is also my sewing guide line.
This is where it gets a little tricky!! I don't suggest this method for large books, but *only* for small story books!! You have to figure out HOW to number your pages. Let's say we have a story with 20 pages. The right side of the very first page will be your TITLE page. The back side of that will be blank. Page one of your story will start on the right side of a new sheet of paper - the left side of that paper will have page twenty on it. Page two will be on the reverse (left) of page one, page 19 will be on the right side. This is so when you fold them, and sew them, they will be in the proper page order!! Have I totally confused you yet?? That's okay, I made a template so you could see what I mean! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see it.
Keeping a one inch margin all around (inch and a half where the seam will be) I now add text and illustrations. Keep in mind to "order" your pages according to the template!!
After you have all your pages set the way you want them, just print them up!! Stack the papers in order (see illustration), making sure they're lined up evenly. Using a heavy thread sew down the center line - using care that the pages don't slip or move out of place. After sewing pages together, fold down center line. Trim if necessary.
With the reinforced tape, run it down the center (landscape width) of your cardstock. Using a ruler, take a black marker and mark the center of the cardstock, from top to bottom. Next, sew your pages to the cardstock, again taking care to match centers.
Now you're ready to cover your book. Lay your cover paper face down on a flat work surface. Next, lay the book flat , also face down. Trim "cover" paper so it overhangs edges of book by about two inches. Fold these "flaps" over and glue to inside of your cardstock book cover, using glue stick. Let dry. Cut two pieces of your extra cover paper, or other paper that compliments your cover (I like using brown packaging paper) ... snug the paper up close to the seam, cut rest of paper to within an eighth of an inch of the inside edges of your book. Use glue stick to secure it to the inside bindings.
Let dry.
Inscribe inside front cover if desired.
Please feel free to copy this blog entry and template to your files ...
The arrows indicate that it's the "flip" side of the same sheet of paper.
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I may actually get a little lazy and use one of those create your personalized story sites. Here's a cute one for the kiddies for Christmas. I love this site, by the way!! Lots of games and fun to keep the kiddies busy during the holiday season!! Don't forget to check out the letter to Santa!!
*For some reason the links aren't in a different font color. Sooooooo, here they are:
Personalizable stories : http://www.northpole.com/PersonalizedStories/
Santa's Mailroom: http://www.northpole.com/Mailroom/
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