Make your first Japanese stab-bound notebook

Learn how to create a little handmade notebook using the traditional Japanese 4-hole stab binding technique. In this beginner-friendly bookbinding tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through binding the notebook using paper covers and book linen for a clean, durable finish. This easy DIY project is perfect for anyone new to bookbinding, paper crafts, or handmade journals, and the tutorial will help you create elegant stitched notebooks with simple tools and materials. Measurements (only an example, you can make what size you like) - thin cardboard (0,7 to max. 1 mm thickness): 2 pieces 1,5 x 10,5 cm and 2 pieces of 13,5 x 10,5 cm - book linen: 2 pieces, 8 x 13,5 cm each - end paper: 2 pieces of 10 x 13 cm - 50 sheets of paper, 10,3 x 15,2 cm -------------------- 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 you'll make (a Japanese stab binding notebook) 00:00:40 materials for binding the notebook 00:01:32 preparing the book linen 00:02:24 glueing the book linen to the covers (spine setup) 00:04:28 how to punch holes in the covers (template) 00:05:32 glueing the paper on the covers 00:10:03 how to punch holes in the pages 00:13:08 assembling the notebook (covers & pages) 00:14:57 step-by-step sewing (Japanese stab binding tutorial) 00:19:06 thank you / outro -------------------- Here is my video about the tools & materials you'll need for bookbinding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPx1fSPKY6k&t=1282s -------------------- 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! -------------------- Music: "A happy, simple tune with ukulele, xylophone and toy piano" by lynnepublishing (Bjorn Lynne), licence from depositphotos by vistaprint, file ID 413157596 #bookbinding #japanesestabbinding #bookbindingforbeginners #diynotebook #handmadejournal #papercrafts #bookbindingtutorial #stationerylover #missredfoxpaperart