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rivets? sew them together?
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I'm sorry I'm not too craft savvy ... how would i use rivets? and do you think sewing them together will be strong enough to hold?
it may be worth going to a local copy place, or even staples/ office depot- they have some catalogs of different binding options (so it's not looking like a corporate document!) to see some different options before you go totally DIY. Hope that helps!
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hmmm yeah ... different weights of paper is not really an option because I kinda already ordered the papers. But what thread would i use to sew it? i can't seem to picture it.
I would be tempted to punch holes (2, 3, 4... depending on the length of the invitation) and use ribbon. Do you know a blanket stitch? You can look it up online, I'm sure. It doubles back along the stitching line, and can also loop over the outside edge. Therefore it holds pretty securely even it the stitching is not tight. It seems that you're going to need something secure, since your papers are heavy, but of course you also need something that still allows the "booklet" to be opened. I would definately experiment with one before you print them all.
If it doesn't work out, you could consider doing a pocketfold that opens like a book. The invitation can be attached to one side of the pocketfold, and the various other cards arranged in the pocket on the other side. Look at www.tgkdesigns.com, the Audrey, to see an example.
if you go to a crafts store, you should be able to buy bookbinding thread and needle: http://www.dickblick.com/zz128/41/
it helps if you lube the thread with wax: http://www.dickblick.com/zz128/26/
and punch holes in your spine with an awl: http://www.dickblick.com/zz128/43/
this may help! http://www.flickr.com/photos/zoopress_studio/439359404/in/pool-41894146780@N01
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Following up on suzanno's comment above, we (The Green Kangaroo) just started selling some of our pockets online.
You can check them out here: do it yourself pocket invitations
So it might not be a "book" per se, but maybe it will help. :)
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Hey everyone,
I am kinda stuck on my invites. I am making my own and it will be one of those booklet types. The paper will be pretty heavy ... i think 110#. Well, i wanted to bind all the pieces together .... but not exactly sure how I should do it. I have thought about ribbons, but i don't think they will hold too well since the paper is so heavy. I am opened to suggestions! Thanks!!
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