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How to Bind the Pages in a Book With Sewing

Books can become tattered and torn over years of reading or improper storage. Water damage and other agitators cause the bindings to come loose and the pages can fall out completely. To fix this problem, you can bind the book, which is a useful method for preserving your favorite novel instead of searching through bookstores for an undamaged copy--especially if the book you are trying to preserve is old and difficult to find.

Things You'll Need

Drill
String
Needle
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Using the smallest drill bit you can find, drill a hole a 1/4 inch from the top of the book and a 1/4 inch from the binding. Drill another hole a 1/4 inch from the bottom of the book and a 1/4 inch from the binding.
- 2
  Measure the distance from the top hole to the bottom hole. Divide the distance by four. Measure that distance from each hole and mark the area with a pencil.
- 3
  Drill a hole into each pencil marking. Measure string to three times the length of the book. Thread the string onto a needle and then insert it into the top hole. Pull the string down and leave 3 inches on the other side for slack.
- 4
  Thread the string through the hole on the other side. Pull it through until you have a small amount of slack. Repeat until you reach the last hole.
- 5
  Wrap the string over the last hole and then bring it back through the holes. This time, enter the hole from the opposite side you entered the last time.
- 6
  Pull tight and then tie the string at the hole from which you started. Cut off the excess string.

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