1.Cut
two pieces of cardboard each 6 1/4" x 9 1/2".Tape
cardboard together (along 9 1/2" sides) leaving 1/8th to 1/4"
space in the center between the two sides.(The
amount of space you leave depends on the thickness of the cardboard and
the number of pages going in the book.You
might need to leave more than 1/4" for thick cardboard.)
2.You
will need two pieces of paper, fabric, or contact paper to cover the cardboard.These
cover pieces should EACH be 7"x11".(If
your original cardboard pieces are larger or smaller than the pieces in
Step 1, adjust the size of the cover pieces accordingly.)
3.Open
the cardboard pieces, tape side down.Glue
the cover pieces to the cardboard.The
covers should touch the edge of cardboard in the center.Leave
equal overhang at the top and bottom of the cardboard.Fold
overhang and glue onto cardboard.(Do
the corners first, and then the sides.)
4.Fold
pieces of xerox paper to form 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles.(This
size sheet will fit the cardboard size in Step 1.If
you want a larger or smaller book, adjust the size of the pages.)Fold
each piece one at a time making sure to create a sharp crease at the fold
- using a ruler can be helpful.Put
the pieces of paper together, one inside the other.(Example:
5 pieces of paper will give you ten pages for your book.)
5.Now
fold a piece of construction paper into a 6"x9" rectangle.Put
the folded xerox sheets inside the folded piece of construction paper.(Again,
if you want a larger or smaller book, adjust the size of the construction
paper rectangle.)
6.Open
your booklet flat.Mark the midpoint
on the fold of the construction paper.Make
two marks 1" from the ends of the inner paper (one top and one bottom).Then
make a mark halfway between each end mark and the midpoint.Poke
holes with a needle through all thicknesses at the marks.
7.Thread
a needle with dental floss (about 20" long).Beginning
at the back of the construction paper at the center hole, follow the pattern
below, leaving 2" to tie off at the end.
8.Open
the covers and glue the construction paper to the front and back covers.Put
another piece of tape on the outside spine.