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In modern times, photographs have become an integral part of our lives. We take pictures daily. But it is very important to save moments dear to the heart not in the phone or computer memory, but on paper. For storing such photos, there are photo albums that you can buy, or make yourself. The latter option will allow you to create a truly exclusive thing that reflects the family atmosphere.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

In order to make such a photo album with your own hands, you will need the following materials:
- an album for photos in a paperback (if the number of sheets is small, then you need to take 2 or 3 of these);
- binding or any other very dense cardboard;
- synthetic winterizer;
- fabric (cotton, satin, linen);
- glue moment crystal;
- sewing machine;
- scissors, needles, pins, threads;
- cutting mat (optional);
- double sided tape;
- decorative cardboard;
- diverse decor (lace, ribbons, buttons, chipboards).
How to make a photo album with your own hands

First you need to prepare the basis of the album: gently tear off the blank cover.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

We measure the width of the spine and add 5 mm of distance between the blocks (if there are several) and 20 mm on each side. Cut a cardboard strip of the resulting width. For the length it is necessary to add 0.5 cm to the block height on both sides.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

We fix strips of double-sided tape on the spine of the block at the top and bottom.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

We glue the block to the prepared strip of cardboard and sew it on a typewriter with a “zig-zag” seam.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

Using a needle, we thread the threads on the back of the spine and glue it with tape. We bend cardboard at a distance of 10 mm from the edge.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

After that, measure the length and width of the workpiece on the front side, the width of the block. We cut out 3 parts of the cover from thick cardboard: 2 front cover (you need to add 1 cm to the length and width of the front of the album) and one root (add 1 cm to the length, the width remains the same).
How to make a photo album with your own hands

We apply glue to the workpieces and glue them with sintepon.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

We cut the synthetic winterizer to the edge to the cover and iron it through a layer of cotton fabric (so it will become flatter).
How to make a photo album with your own hands

We take the fabric intended for the cover and cut it out, leaving allowances on each side of 15 mm. First of all, we glue the sides of the cover with glue and glue the material.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

Glue the bottom and top, after cutting off the pieces for a beautiful corner.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

Lubricate the corners with plenty of glue and leave to dry for 5-10 minutes (for the best effect, you can pin them with pins).
How to make a photo album with your own hands

After drying, measure the length of the tie (lace or ribbon) and pin it around the perimeter of the album.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

We sew the finishing line, departing 5-7 mm from the edge.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

We try on the decor and attach it. In order for nothing to move out during sewing, you can use double-sided tape.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

We display all the threads on the back side and fix with glue.We glue the chipboards.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

Apply a lot of glue to the spine and glue the blank to the cover.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

After the glue has completely dried, we cut out 2 details of the flyleafs from decorative cardboard, glue them.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

The photo album is ready!
How to make a photo album with your own hands
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Comments (3)
  1. Pauline
    #1 Pauline Guests August 3, 2017 07:51
    1
    Very nice, thank you!
  2. OlgaZakhar
    #2 OlgaZakhar Guests August 6, 2017 09:25
    0
    Making such beauty with your hands, you begin to think differently, really! That's what girls need to be taught at school!
  3. Lina Monroe
    #3 Lina Monroe Guests August 8, 2017 11:07
    0
    Very cool gift idea, I just need an album idea, I want to do present girlfriend and take this idea.

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