For a long time, my typical way of unwinding over the weekend has been to watch a movie/ meet up with friends / watch something on Netflix/ try and find something interesting […]
Make stuff with your hands to disconnect
5 ideas to make your book uniquely yours
Lately I’ve been thinking about what can I do to make my books “uniquely mine” – ie, how can I make them stand out vs looking like just another leather journal? Here […]
10 resources for book binding beginners
Book binding might seem simple from the outside – after all, how hard can it be to make a notebook? But as with any other craft, as you start getting into it, […]
How to make a leather journal with raised cords on the spine
After multiple tries, I was finally able to make a leather journal with false “raised cords” on the spine, with a spine that’s flexible and with a binding that feels reasonably solid! […]
Making a pocket idea journal
I love leather bound journals – they feel so plush and enjoyable to hold. If you combine that with small-sized journals, you end up with really cute, super-fun-to-write-in journals. I ended up […]
Pink (faux) leather journal using long stitch binding
Recently, I decided to try my hands at a journal that looked a bit more fun and interesting. I’d been wanting to make a leather journal using long stitch binding for some […]
The meditative power of making with your hands
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m learning book binding these days. I’ve noticed that making something with my hands, while being highly time consuming, is a highly energizing and calming […]
Learning book binding
I’ve recently gotten into learning book binding. It is hard for me to recall exactly how I developed this interest. I’ve always enjoyed reading physical books over ebooks – the ability to […]
Sonali Mangal 