Crafts
Paper · Textiles · Decoration
Bind an A5 notebook with a three-hole pamphlet stitch
Fold a single paper section, align and pierce its spine, then sew a secure three-hole binding with the knot inside the centre spread.
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Make a covered accordion sketchbook
Turn one continuous paper strip into a compact eight-panel sketchbook with wrapped board covers. Practise accurate folding, neat corners and cover alignment without sewing a spine.
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Back and hand-stitch a small hole in a denim knee
Fit a woven backing behind an isolated knee hole and reinforce the surrounding sound denim with controlled rows of hand stitches, keeping the trouser leg open.
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Shape and air-dry a decorative pinch dish
Use thumb pressure and gradual rotation to form a small one-piece dish, smooth its rim and let it dry evenly. The finished piece is for dry indoor decoration only, not food, water or heat.
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Sew a washable cushion cover with a centred zip
Make a removable cover for a 40 cm cushion insert, with a centred coil zip and enclosed corners. Practise the zipper seam before sewing the cover.
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Make a small paper bunting garland
Cut nine matching flags from three paper colours, punch paired holes and thread them on cotton string.
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Sew a two-hole button onto a shirt
Reattach a simple flat button by hand, keeping the shirt front aligned and the stitches secure without puckering the fabric.
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Press small flowers in a book
Preserve a few small flowers and thin leaves between absorbent sheets, using books for gentle, even pressure.
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Fold a paper corner bookmark
Fold one square sheet into a bookmark pocket. No glue or cutting is needed.
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