How to Make a Sewn, Fabric-Cover Pocket Notebook

If you ever wondered what goes into making Dapper Notes, here's the full step-by-step process from fabric roll to packaged notebook. shop.dappernotes.com/products...
Every edition is made a little differently, and I normally do some parts in bulk (like gluing the covers), but this behind-the-scenes should give you a good idea of the details that are considered for each and every Dapper Notes I make.
Edition shown: Summer of Sketching 2018, collab with Eric Friedensohn (@efdot)
Materials used:
Cork cloth
Black book cloth
Archival glue
Yellow chiffon (handmade) paper
70lb smooth white paper with 8%K graph
Black waxed thread
White pigment ink
Embossing Powder
Tools used:
Homemade cutting table
Fiskars rotary cutter
Sable brush
Bone folder
Curved needle
Awl
Custom sewing station template
Mini spring clamps
Homemade sewing cradle
Excel knife
Homemade book press
17" paper shear
Akiles corner rounder
Rubber stamp
Head gun
Canon inkjet printer
Carl rotary trimmer
Hand embosser
Double-sided scotch tape
All Dapper Notes pocket notebooks are hand made from scratch in New Jersey by Enon Avital. Every notebook cover is made from two materials: a good looking fabric on the outside, backed by book cloth inside. These covers are just the nicest, and oh so very showoff-able.
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  • @rjenglan
    @rjenglan3 ай бұрын

    I loved the presentation and background music. I found it refreshing to not listen to narration for a change. Brilliantly done. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @sarahmartinezjournals
    @sarahmartinezjournals6 жыл бұрын

    This was mesmerizing! It completely captivated my 5 yr old twins. They held this edition in their hands and followed along as you made each part. Totally counting this as a homeschooling lesson on craftsmanship. Keep up the beautiful work!

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    6 жыл бұрын

    This. This comment made every second of effort of putting together this video worth it. Send a little high five their way for being an excellent crowd.

  • @DavZell
    @DavZell6 жыл бұрын

    What a beautifully produced video!

  • @MisterBung
    @MisterBung6 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this was amazing to watch! Beautiful artistry!

  • @bvtsunamiwake21
    @bvtsunamiwake215 жыл бұрын

    I feel so relaxed watching this.

  • @Puzzlemad
    @Puzzlemad6 жыл бұрын

    My goodness! What amazing care and love goes into making these! It makes me appreciate them all the more having seen this video. I buy mine in the UK from Stuart Lennon and absolutely love them - so unique and so beautiful! I may have to go back and buy the ones I didn’t get before my subscription started. Thank you so much!

  • @edwinarceo1970
    @edwinarceo197010 ай бұрын

    Wow, amazing. You are truly serious with your craft, kudos! I love what you do.

  • @nelsonobregon1000
    @nelsonobregon1000 Жыл бұрын

    Pasaría toda una vida viendo este video. Es increíble.

  • @CydPiper
    @CydPiper5 жыл бұрын

    Exceptionally Beautiful and Amazing Craftsmanship! Mesmerizing and Captivating video! Thank you for sharing your skill and talent; Love it! X

  • @johnkieffer5854
    @johnkieffer58546 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating to watch you work!

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, John. I've been thinking of making this detailed video for forever, and I'm glad you enjoyed watching.

  • @metchac
    @metchac9 ай бұрын

    Doode! This was so good. As soon as I hear the music, I subscribed. Thank you for sharing!

  • @inezgriffiths5190
    @inezgriffiths519010 ай бұрын

    Ve been bookbinding on and off a while & ive never thought to make note books! Yours are beautifully made, Thank you 🙏🏻 I’ll have a go! Ooooo I’m jealous of your cutting machine, 😮 one day maybe 😊

  • @chunka4life
    @chunka4life6 жыл бұрын

    l love your notebooks and use them everyday. After watching this, I can't wait to collect all future editions. Keep up the great work. You're an inspiration to help me continue in my own endeavors.

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that, Taylor. Can't wait to see what you create!

  • @aviposen7733
    @aviposen77334 жыл бұрын

    the satisfaction of 5:57. Amazing work

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    4 жыл бұрын

    That crunch sound always gets me

  • @FahadJafarullah
    @FahadJafarullah6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video, I love it! This made me really appreciate the workmanship that goes into you making these notebooks. You're a man with many sets of skills.

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy I finally took the time to shoot every little detail, and that the workmanship shows through. Thanks, buddy!

  • @retrochristmaschic
    @retrochristmaschic6 жыл бұрын

    Great video. People may underestimate the work that goes into making sure these look as good as they do!

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Precisely my main motive in making videos like these :-)

  • @marydepew8062
    @marydepew806210 ай бұрын

    I'm so impressed by your attention to detail and your CUTTING TOOLS. I need some of these! Too bad you don't sell them, as well. :) Thank you for sharing!

  • @laf4891
    @laf48918 ай бұрын

    This is meditating to watch.

  • @1973sonvis
    @1973sonvisАй бұрын

    Fab! 😍

  • @thiccvicx
    @thiccvicx5 ай бұрын

    I love your DIY press, the way you attached the end of the threads to the board is just perfect :). Where did you get such a threaded rod? I'd love to build my own press some day.

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    5 ай бұрын

    It's called a "Pony Press Screw". You can find them by many retailers online

  • @znycelondon5313
    @znycelondon53132 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful project. Q: what reason do you add the outer sleeve with the book facing going from back of book ?

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure what you mean, exactly? If it's the belly band you're referring to, that's just packaging.

  • @samkinney4913
    @samkinney49136 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video! Also, this sounds like the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack?

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Making notebooks has definitely left me with a broke back :-) No mountains.

  • @lssphx
    @lssphx9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work… which cutter are you using at the ~5:51 minute mark? It seems to have a turnable clamp down to hold the papers while cutting?

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    9 ай бұрын

    it's a generic stack cutter (aka guillotine)

  • @lssphx

    @lssphx

    9 ай бұрын

    @@dappernotes thank you…

  • @EduardoHernandez-ev1bz
    @EduardoHernandez-ev1bz3 жыл бұрын

    What is the powder? And what kind of thread did you use?

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's an embossing powder, which solidifies with heat. All of the notebooks are made using waxed linen thread.

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    Like

  • @TheCatmandu13
    @TheCatmandu132 ай бұрын

    is there anything special about the black book cloth? I just tried to buy it at the store and they looked at me like i was crazy, thanks!

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    2 ай бұрын

    It's just bookcloth. Most bookcloths that you'll find in retail stores have a paper backing which is a wee bit harder to work with. You might have better luck at places like Talas or Hollanders

  • @tuh_tuh
    @tuh_tuh6 ай бұрын

    what stitch is that?

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    5 ай бұрын

    no idea ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ im sure it has an official name, i just don't know it

  • @ebodaman
    @ebodaman2 жыл бұрын

    You make it look so easy. Tried making some today and they are hot garbage. Guess I’ll just have to be a buyer instead of a maker.

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    2 жыл бұрын

    you only get better by keeping at it and trying again. it may be hot garbage now, but in a few months you'll turn em into diamonds im sure

  • @EPeltzer
    @EPeltzer8 ай бұрын

    This would be vastly better with actual narration while you're making these things rather than pointless music. What is the point of the cork for example I have no idea. Also show the finished product first so we know exactly what the goal is.

  • @dappernotes

    @dappernotes

    8 ай бұрын

    the point is my enjoyment. the goal is me playing around and having fun. my sincerest apologies that my personal entertainment didn't entertain you, internet stranger

  • @michaelfarrell8962

    @michaelfarrell8962

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@dappernotesyou handled that well, this dude needs to go to anger management or something...