Make your first handmade Japanese notebook

Learn how to create a pretty handmade notebook using the traditional 4-hole Japanese stab binding technique. This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you step-by-step through the binding process, making it perfect if you're new to bookbinding or have some basic experience. If you’ve already watched my previous video on making notebook covers wrapped in fabric (linked below), this tutorial will show you how to complete your project with a clean and elegant finish. Japanese stab binding is a simple yet impressive method that’s ideal for handmade journals, sketchbooks, and gifts - so gather your materials and start bookbinding today. -------------------- How to make fabric-wrapped covers for this notebook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcqC0VW77W8&list=ULxiVu34rtURk How to prepare fabric to use it in book covers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW3qCZxCOS0&list=ULxiVu34rtURk Bookbinding tools & materials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPx1fSPKY6k&t=1282s&list=ULxiVu34rtURk Japanese bookbinding playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ayxpE0N2qM&list=PL_mNX1eQb4y6xZG_ZHUKUzfgBrY5TKYS3 -------------------- Find some of the products that I use for bookbinding & paper crafts here: https://amzn.to/3NewXdA - This is an Amazon affiliate link. If you buy through this links, I earn a little commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! -------------------- Connect with me here: Blog (DIY and travel, in German): https://missredfox.de Shop (handmade notebooks, stationery & paper gifts): https://missredfox.etsy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_missredfox_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missredfox Pinterest: https://pinterest.de/missredfox -------------------- Chapters: 0:00 intro 00:00:11 welcome & what I'll make 00:00:41 materials for the Japanese bookbinding 00:01:04 how to punch holes in the covers (template) 00:02:16 how to punch holes in the pages 00:05:13 assembling the notebook (covers & pages) 00:05:42 how to measure the thread length 00:06:24 step-by-step 4-hole Japanese binding tutorial (notebook sewing) 00:10:50 thank you / outro -------------------- About this channel: Welcome to missredfox Paper Art, a channel dedicated to bookbinding for beginners, DIY notebook making, and creative paper crafts. Here you’ll find step-by-step bookbinding tutorials including Japanese stab binding, coptic binding, and easy bookbinding techniques you can do at home. Learn how to start bookbinding, discover the best bookbinding tools and materials, and follow beginner-friendly guides to create your own handmade notebooks, journals, and sketchbooks. I also share DIY stationery ideas, aesthetic paper crafts like origami and papercuts, and easy paper craft tutorials for beginners. From handmade notebooks and journals to creative paper projects, each video is designed to be simple, practical, and accessible - even if you have no experience. If you’re interested in bookbinding at home, paper crafts for beginners, and aesthetic DIY projects, this channel will help you learn new skills and create beautiful, handmade pieces. Do you love cozy, aesthetic, and hands-on creativity? Then this channel will help you slow down and enjoy the process of making something by hand. ✨ Subscribe and start your journey into paper art with my bookbinding tutorials, DIY notebook ideas, journal making, and paper craft inspiration - no experience needed! -------------------- #bookbinding #japanesestabbinding #missrefoxpaperart #diynotebook #handmadejournal #crafttutorial #papercraft #beginnercrafts #bookbindingtutorial #creativehobbies #journaling #makersgonnamake Music: "A happy, simple tune with ukulele, xylophone and toy piano" by lynnepublishing (Bjorn Lynne), licence from depositphotos by vistaprint, file ID 413157596