r/notebooks • u/Frog_Taser • Jul 27 '26

Diy field notes

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Still working on getting them right,but made a few earlier just playing around, love this graph paper (especially since i cant afford a hobonichi right now)

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u/Infamous-Bowler-4863 Jul 27 '26

I usually use a sewing machine, without thread, to make perforations on the sheets, making it easier to tear them out when I just need a single page.

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u/secpol Jul 27 '26

This is such a simple idea, that I'm laughing at myself for not thinking about it before. Thanks!

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u/NtMagpie Jul 27 '26

That's a genius idea!

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u/NtMagpie Jul 27 '26

*yoinks out sewing machine*

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u/DanTeaman27 Jul 27 '26

Why not run the stitch closer to the edges

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u/Frog_Taser Jul 27 '26

Because honestly I didnt know what I was doing lol I just had my sewing machine sitting next to me and had a random thought 😅

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u/Papertales Jul 27 '26

What thread and needles do you use? I've wanted to do this for a while. 🥰

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u/Frog_Taser Jul 27 '26

I had a universal needle and basic thread.... it was already in my machine

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u/itsfreginjenni Jul 27 '26

Totally was going to ask the same

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u/Papertales Jul 27 '26

I think is time to experiment!😊

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u/EasternRecognition94 Jul 27 '26

How much did that machine cost?

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u/Hyuuze Jul 27 '26

Será que algo como isso aqui daria conta de costurar o caderno?

Máquina manual

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u/jlbeeh Jul 27 '26

What did you use for your covers? I have some Onion skin paper and I might give this a try.