Crafted Covers: Build Your Own Refillable Notebook
Schedule
Sat Dec 13 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510 | New Haven, CT
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Make a journal, sketchbook, or notebook encased in a flexible Kraft-Tex cover that looks and behaves like leather. In this hands-on workshop you’ll sew refillable page inserts, design a cover with pockets and a closure of your choice, and leave with a finished refillable notebook prototype you can reuse and customize.What to Expect
Expect demonstrations and guided work time: you’ll fold and hand-sew signatures (page inserts), plan and assemble a Kraft-Tex cover, add optional pockets, and attach your chosen closure. The instructor will offer step-by-step support so you can complete a working refillable notebook during the session.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• How to hand-sew signatures (page inserts) using standard paper
• Planning and constructing a Kraft-Tex cover that mimics leather
• Adding pockets and designing a closure system (elastic, strap, snap, etc.)
• Basic finishing techniques for a durable, refillable notebook
What’s Provided
• Needles, thread, closure materials, elastic, and other hardware (provided/loaned by instructor)
• Instructor-supplied Kraft-Tex in two colors (instructor will submit receipts)
• Instructional templates and guidance throughout the workshop
• A ream of copy paper (for signatures)
Consumables you should bring:
• Any colored paper you’d like to include (use what you have on hand)
Who Should Attend
Open to makers of all levels. This is a beginning-friendly class that also suits more experienced crafters who want to learn or refine hand-sewn bookbinding and Kraft-Tex cover techniques. Participants ages 13–18 are welcome with parental/guardian supervision.
Prerequisites / Safety Information
No prior experience required. Bring ideas for how you’ll use the notebook and a phone or camera to take process photos. Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for crafting.
Instructor: Jane Copes
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Standard Ticket: $75.00
MakeHaven Members: $65.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=653&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [email protected]
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