how-to of the day – fabric covered notebooks, part three

Okay, I feel like I can safely handle a pair of scissors, so let’s get working on our notebooks again!

Our next step is to make a cut straight down on either side of the book’s spine, leaving a tag like this, on both the top and bottom of the book:

 Now cut diagonal notches out, next to the flaps you just cut.  This removes some bulk so the book will close easily.

 Here’s a another shot of what the spine of the book looks like, with the little central flap and the two diagonal notches on either side:

 Glue the flaps of fabric at the top and bottom of the notebook the same way you glued the front edges.  Just run a good quality white glue around the edges – but leave a one inch gap at the outside edge.  Smooth the fabric over and let it dry thoroughly.

Here’s what the notebook is looking like – it’s looking like a real book now!  You’ll find out what to do with those little flaps in the next post

all images ©  C Findlay-Harder