Make Yourself A Pocket Journal

In this video I show you how to make a pocket-sized journal entirely from scrap and leftover materials. Using simple tools, I demonstrate how to fold papers into signatures, pierce sewing holes, and bind the notebook with an exposed spine. The binding combines sewing tapes with the French Link Stitch, and I share tips on how to improvise the sewing without a frame. Finally, I make the covers and connect everything together into a unique handmade journal. Perfect for bookbinding enthusiasts, DIY crafters, and anyone who loves creative reuse that can fit in your pocket! If you love bookbinding and want to learn more, Here is a link to my Classes on Skillshare From this link, you can watch them for free for 30 days: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Ido-Agassi/513719163 You are welcome to join our bookbinding community to share your work and ask questions: https://discord.gg/HwtS7eW2TA Tools Recommended for Bookbinding: Teflon Bonefolder: https://amzn.to/3Grsz7x Craft Knife: https://amzn.to/42S4K0b Spare Blades: https://amzn.to/4iy6G3F PVA: https://amzn.to/3TpIFl6 When available, I use affiliate links, and I may earn a commission that helps support this channel. Thank you for being here and supporting my channel Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Folding Paper into Signature 02:13 Punching Holes 03:46 Preparing Sewing Tapes 04:33 Sewing The books 11:14 Making the Cover 12:37 Binding Together