I made a book

I've been wanting to try book binding for a while, and this last week (July 1-2, 2015) I finally tried it.
I started simple and went for a sketchbook.

I used some manila drawing paper I had for the pages. I halved the 8x10 pages. I then folded the resultant 5x8 pages in half and sorted them into signatures of four sheets. I punched holes along the fold every 1/2 inch leaving 1.5 inch on each end. I sewed the signatures together forming a text block. I glued the spine.  Then added some dark brown card stock cover pages on front and back, and glued a paper support strip along the spine. I used a craft knife to trim the edges. I cut some picture matting to size for a cover, glued on some fabric, and then glued the cover sheets to the inside of the cover.

I know, I know, you didn't need the details.

Anyway, I think it was a decent first effort. I can see see where I could do better next time. It was a quick fun project; one I'm proud of. Next I'm going to try binding some printed text and see how that turns out.

Here's two photos. I know it's hard to tell anything about the book, still bragging rights. Thanks. :-)