Make A Regular Size Traveler's Notebook | Start to Finish DIY Tutorial
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2015
- Complete tutorial from when you buy your leather and how to cut it square (actually rectangle :) ). Includes tips & tricks during the process, plus exact dimensions for the Passport, Regular/Narrow, and Wide/A5 Traveler's Notebooks.
My first video for supplies: • Make A Traveler's Note...
My Wide Traveler's Notebooks setups: • May Designs Books in W... - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
![[LIVE] : ONE ลุมพินี 70 วันนี้!! คู่เอก "โฟกัส vs สเตฟาน"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_fVieQ89DRQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Just getting into trying this myself. I LOVE leather travelers notebooks, but can't afford the prices people are charging. This is a perfect tutorial to get me started. THANK YOU!!
This is really helpful. I've been wanting a TN wide and a matching Passport size. Your video makes things easy to follow along.
Thank you so much for this video, really enjoyed it. I agree no one seems to give the actual dimensions for anything other than the true midori TN. You did a great job.
+HandbagsnGladrags27 You're welcome! Yes, that has been a frustration of mine as well since I'm such a detail person.
Omg thank you for an amazing video. Just now I wanted to make my own and yes there’s no video like this THANK YOU
I'm only 8 minutes into this video and I'm already so very very grateful you made this video in real time and are explaining every little detail!! Im so excited to watch the rest and get started making these covers for my family and myself as well! Thank you thanks so so much!!
I know this is a 2-year-old video but you really make a difference, I just discovered this kind of notebooks and I'm in love. There are a ton of other videos showing how to make your own, but girl this one is, by far, the best one I've seen. The tips you mentioned at the end of the video are pure gold. Thank you again. Greetings from Mexico.
Omg finally a TN DIY VID tha answers all my questions. I've watched soooo many poor be with incomplete details on How to TN only to have wasted my time. Yours is accurate, with concise detailed yet simple explanations throughout. The best yet. I am Canadian but old school using mostly imperial measure. Thank you!
In my eyes you are a professional, thank you for sharing. Beautiful done
You are such a great teacher. Makes me want to run out and buy it all and make one! Thanks for the video! :)
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video! Ive watched Sooooo many videos on travelers notebooks and this one is the best one ive watched by far! Thank u Sooooo much for sharing❤
Thank you for such a thorough video. Without ever having worked with leather I feel confident in trying with the assistance of this video. Appreciate the help! :)
Fantastic tutorial! Great to find a start-to-finish video with all the specifics. Thanks!,
Best video ever. You covered everything. Perfect!
Thank you so much!!!! I have just completed making my TN with your help.
Perfect tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to share your methods!
+Little Cherry Hill - Metalsmith Aaah, I appreciate your comments! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you for making this video! I loved it - it cleared up a lot of things!
Thank you so much! I love your explanations! Very easy to understand!
I have used a pen cap when rounding corners and it works well too! About the same size at your hole punch.
Thank you for taking the time to explain the actual measurements. Now I have even more ideas. You did a great job😀.
+Kimberly Howard You're so welcome. Share when you are done - I'd love to see! Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial!! Thank you so much! I want to make on for my son and found this just in time!!😊
I love the green one. Very beautiful
Thank you for your videos. I've been frustrated by the secretive nature of how to do these. I'm so excited to now be able to make my own. I've done a couple with the leather scrap packs at hobby lobby, but they're thin and need two layers of leather sewn or they are too small to get a wide size out of it. I can't wait to get the right materials and do this! great detail and great instructions.
Thank you, fantastic, you made it so easy, & you gave the sizes in inches.
Wonderful video!! Thank you for this!! Thanks for your time to do this.
Excellent video! I bet it is nice to not have to pay a high price for each notebook plus that darn shipping and handling. And then the joy knowing that you made it yourself..they are beautiful. Thank you for your time.
+BlushnBlue Thanks! Yes, it is satisfying for both me & the recipient. I've had a great experience with these.
So beautiful thank you so much for sharing it's so funny I was thinking about doing one but I didn't know where to get the supplies thank you so much for sharing this.
I just wanted to thank you for the great video and I'm so excited because we have a leather company in town too so I am going shopping!!!! Thank you for your time.
+ScrapinHappy Great! I'm glad it helped. I didn't know my town had a leather store, either, until I did research for mine.
Thank you
This has been very informative
I have made one with natural coloured cow leather and seeing yours weather to a darker colour has helped me make up my mind to leave it as is and not colour it😊
Great instructions. Appreciated you calling out the gotchas...
I was laughing throughout whenever your autofocus started hating you.
Thanks for this great tutorial. And thanks for being so thorough.
+STG You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow. I thought I was all ready to make my own until I saw your video. I would have made a mess, an expensive, frustrating mess. Thank you. You saved me a lot of heartache. I want to add pockets.
+aikanae1 Great! I'm so glad it helped. I tried to make it as what I would want to know in detail.
Thank you, your a great teacher!
Great and extensive DIY... not sure if I'll be making one any time soon, but I did watch it all the way through because of your effort!! Thank you for the tutorial!
+Elizabeth Howes No worries! It's not for everyone. I appreciate that. Thanks for stopping by!
Fantastic video - thank you so much for sharing the process with us.
+Natalie Harroch You're welcome! I hope it was helpful.
most of those letter will have a mark, either an arrow or a little dot in the corner to tell you, if aligned, all of them should be facing the same way(arrow) or in the same corner( dot). also, putting all the letters next to each other will help aligning the others :) replace the stamped on in their " socketed/stamped spot and they wont move much. new leatherworker here but those are tricks that I found with videos like yours
Great video! I'm new to travelers notebooks and the world of planners so thank you for clearing up my confusion about sizes and other small details you talked about!! Like mentioning that the piece of leather you got was a "shoulder" 💜💜
Thank You! This is a great tutorial!!
Sorry...forgot to tell you... I love details. This is perfect.
Perfect👌🏽 i love this.
OMG this is the best video I’ve seen out there so far. I learned so much. I wish you would have shown the brand of the stain you used. You referenced the video from yesterday. I have to find that now. I make fabric ones and I put the strap in the spine instead of the.back. It makes for a much smoother writing surface when you dont have to deal with the bump. That’s my reasoning for it. Love love love this video. On to find your yesterday one.
Thank you for sharing!!
this was a GREAT tutorial! thank you so much for being so detailed.
+Willine Pierre You're so welcome! Have fun making them :)
And also a MILLION TIMES THANK YOU for listing the supplies and vendors where you got everything from. It was really frusting me about others who would show their DIY's but never mention or list where they got their supplies and who their leather vendor was.
You my dear are awesome! And yes i've subscribed to you channel and binge watching all your videos, lol!
+Willine Pierre Yes, I completely understand. I am a detail person & I appreciate that as well. There are so many choices it can be overwhelming. And thank you! I really appreciate your kind words and support.
Thank you for the great tutorial. I wanted to double check, for the elastic and the holes, is is 8th of an inch from the top and bottom and then for the two additional holes, its an 8th of an inch between holes? thank you again very much!
There are burnishers that fit on to a Dremel tool, drill or drill press is you have one.
Love your Journals!!! Where did you find the clip on the front inside of the journal you use?
Love your easy tutorial. Question(s) Is it the same process applying the stains like the paint you did? Where can you buy real (rolls) of leather?
Great video.
What is the paint you are using please.
Did you peep the back with water to or just the front? This was a great video. Thanks so much for sharing!
This is AWESOME! Thank you for sharing. Where did you get your specialty stamp (pineapple)
You are an angel!
+Mely's Corner Aw shucks... thanks! I hope it was helpful.
What is the paint that you use and I noticed you natural has a shine do you seal it or put conditioner on it to accomplish that sheen. Also I have seen finishes like a sealer do you put them on ever? Sorry so many questions you are the only person who has done a great video ! Thank you so much!
Vegetable Tan leather single or double shoulders. The blemish is from the cow getting caught in barb wire.
So just one little question. After you painted it what feel does it have example it is smooth or does it have a chalky feel? It certainly looks shiny and smooth and did you need to finish it with anything or just condition when needed? Also did you feel the need to roll it? I have watched a few others and they rolled in between paint layers to ensure when the leather wears the paint is in all the cracks and creases. Thanks again for sharing this!!! Im feeling very comfortable and confident about making these after watching your video!
Thank you so much for sharing this :) I make my own TN´s in various sizes. I would like to make a dyed Midori. I look at your video, what supplies I need. Thanks for you great tutorial and your tips & tricks :) ...and sorry for my english...I´m from Germany ;) Iris
+inspirationscrappy You are very welcome! I do have video explaining the supplies you need, if you haven't seen that. th-cam.com/video/lAN3ebH5txk/w-d-xo.html Thanks for stopping by!
+TheSassyPineapple Yes, I have seen it...thanks :)
are grommets necessary? Do the holes fray or anything without them?
thank you
What is the size again of the blue traveler’s notebook that you showed right at the end of this video? Thanks!
Is the leather single or double shoulders? This is an exceptional video.
Where do you buy the leather?
do i need to add one inch width to the A5 size? i want to fit 3 (or 4) notebooks in it
where do you purchase your leather pieces? Especially in colors. Thanks, Donna
What kind of elastic do you buy thanks I'm looking for high quality to sell to a store
Did I get passport size right: 5 1/4" high and 8'25" width? I'm from Finland so we use centimeters.
Are you starting with a damp sponge? You may have said, but I missed it.
Where do you suggest looking for leather?
Would you be able to tell me where you purchased your leather? I've been looking online, but it's so hard to decide who to purchase from!
hi! i'm excited to say that i got most of the materials that you recommended. I am excited and nervous to start! i do have a question though. one of the things you recommended was shoe oil which i got but i noticed you didn't use the oil in this video. so i wanted to know when do i oil/condition the leather? before or after adding the paint?
+Willine Pierre Great! Actually, the shoe oil is only used if you are leaving your leather natural and not painting or staining because it dries out without any finish on it. Sorry, I forgot to mention that.
+TheSassyPineapple oh no! really? well that's ok. i guess i'll usr it on my shoes 😊
This is a fantastic tutorial, thank you so much for sharing with us this step by step how to make the leather dori. I was about to ask you about where to get the supplies and then realized you listed under the vdo .. you did do a lot a research, I can tell. And yes - it's very frustrated to find a good clear tutorials (and with those many sizes it can be so confusing). Have you tried making one with faux leather (vinyl)? I just recently bought that on sale thinking about trying to make this but realized it's a little flimsy so maybe I need to put some fabric interfacing. Thanks again!
+gh burn You're welcome! Yes, I like details haha; I think it makes life a lot easier. I haven't tried vinyl for that very reason; I know some people glue 2 pieces together. I just prefer leather for durability.
Oh good idea about glue 2 pieces of vinyl together, thank you! I looked at the website where you got your leather,I have to wait till my budget allow me to spend more :-) Thank you again!
They go on sale regularly. It mine on sale for $29.99 instead of $49.99.
I love your notebook! I've only used stains to make mine. I'm thinking about making a natural notebook for myself...did you put a conditioner or anything on your leather? It's beautiful! Thank you!
+Queenmom313 Thanks! Not yet - I will at the 6 month mark & I'll update when that happens.
+TheSassyPineapple Please do! I'd love to see how it looks at that time! Thanks!
Hi! This is June 2017. Do you know if We Are Memory Keepers Corner Chompers would work? (The 1/4 inch round???). Also would the hole punch of the CropADile work as a hole punch for the leather??? Have you ever reinforced the punched holes with small eyelets? Many thanks!
I was just thinking the corner chopper would work perfectly for the corners.
Lydia Linville my CropADile punches through leather as well as metal..love that thing!!
Hi, I have a question. I don't want to step on anyone's toes, so I have to ask, isn't Midori notebooks protected by law/patent etc? I want to tweak the idea, but use the notebook installing to cover just as in Midori products so I'm freak out if I can use this system (and sell them) or if I get sued.
One tip. When stringing the notebook I use a blunt darning needle ~ easy !
Can faux leather be used?
hi! i like ur tutorial. it's so simple. i would like to know what is the size of this traveler's notebook. thank u.
+Saniata Alagano This is the regular or what is now called thin. 8-1/2"x10" then folded in half.
when u mesure how long u know how rulers have that blank bit before the 0 do u messure from the blank bit or line the ruler up to the 0 and go from there?also think your leather looks thinker then mine
+vicki jen Yes, skip the blank part & use the first actual line.
Always start from the 0 ... not that extra piece ... or you could start from 1 and add the extra number at the end. e.g. for 10 inches start at 1 and finish at 11
What quality of leather, economy or? What oz is the leather? No videos include this info, thanks
+Great Gadgets & Gear! I have all of that detail in my supplies video here (including links): th-cam.com/video/lAN3ebH5txk/w-d-xo.html. Hope this helps!
Hi. Do you buy the single or double shoulder?
+Mz Uniquue Single. Here is the exact one I bought: www.tandyleather.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/99606-01.aspx
Can you please let me know how thick the leather is that you used? Thanks
She has a link to the exact leather piece she purchases in her "Supplies" video. Titled: Make A Traveler's Notebook | Supplies by TheSassyPineapple.
What is material called please??
what paint did you use?
+Elysa Tobing Sorry for the late response; I'm having issues getting my comment notifications from YT. I explained everything about that in my supplies video: th-cam.com/video/lAN3ebH5txk/w-d-xo.html
do you make for other people
Where do you purchase your leather?
paint both sides?
+vicki jen Yes
i see not all leather can be painted some I have looks leather on the front and a bit fluffy on the inside
That is the nap, which is completely normal. That is why in the video I explain that side takes more paint and you paint up & down rather than in circles like on the front side.
the nap?
can any paint work? if u don't want to paint it but mabey distress it or add paper and stickers ect to the front whats the best way?
The nap is the rough part on the "wrong" side of the leather. There are distress stains available; I personally would only use paints, dyes, and stains made specifically for leather, but it's yours, so you can try whatever you want! :) I haven't tried anything like paper or stickers, so I couldn't tell you how to do that. If you haven't seen my supplies video, it will explain everything I use. th-cam.com/video/lAN3ebH5txk/w-d-xo.html
the camera constantly focusing is sort of annoying.
Oh my goodness 😳 nooooo
There is a HUGE difference between "dying, staining AND painting" leather!!! This is NOT how you color leather.
1. The difference in dye, paint and stain
Leather dye is water based or alcohol based.
Leather paint is acrylic based but formulated for leather.
Leather staining is gel or cream based and basically tints and highlights leather.
2. 4 to 6 oz weight/1.6mm to 2.4mm thicknesses leather is a good support for this kind of travelers notebook case.
3. When cutting, that will dictate what you are comfortable in using. The pros use a moon knife or Japanese knife. But you can use a craft knife, arch tipped blade, box cutter utility knife, heavy-duty "shears" not everyday ones, rotary cutter ... but if you are not good at straight lines, use a - corked back - metal ruler as a guide when cutting.
Most important is having a sharp blade regardless of your cutting preference.
4. Tools to help punch holes - (A.) a "mallet" (synthetic, hide, or rubber), NOT a household hammer. (B.) A non-metal surface.
Why? Because metal to metal will eventually ruin your hole punch tool. There are certain 'punches' that dictate a stone surface but this one is more for an acrylic or solid silicone based one, like an acrylic cutting board.
5. Holes - punching holes that close to the edge can weaken over time. Using grommets or eyelets help reduce the friction. Not everyone uses them but if you want to cut down on friction for both the leather and the cord you use, then these give added support.
6. Edges after cutting. If not properly beveled and burnished are stiff. So imagine reaching in your bag for an object with a point... corners in very thick leather can be sharp even if they don't draw blood. Edges that are not worn down are like paper cuts.
I hope whomever stumbles upon this video like I did, does the research on how to work with leather and I don't mean from other TH-camr's. The kind of lwork varies upon region. Usa tends to be western themed so not much on the detail. Asian is more detailed like you find in high end bags - LV, HERMES, GC... these travelers notebooks are minimalist so they don't require heavy leather. You can even use suede as a cover because they are not meant to be heavy. 😉
Not learning about leather from the actual industry can lead to using the absolute incorrect products and that will be costly. For example a thick leather is expensive even for a small piece.