Design your own refillable leather-bound notebook with the Midori Binding Tutorial—the perfect project for DIY enthusiasts, first-time bookbinders, and creative souls. Whether you’re crafting a travel companion, daily planner, recipe keeper, or personal diary, this versatile and minimalist binding style offers both functionality and elegance. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll create a beautiful, reusable leather cover that only gets better with age.
Why You’ll Love It
✔ The Gift That Keeps on Giving – Master a skill and create timeless journals.
✔ Beginner-Friendly – Ideal for those with no bookbinding experience.
✔ Multi-Functional – Perfect for planners, diaries, recipe books, and more.
✔ Refillable & Sustainable – Easily replace inner pages while reusing the durable leather cover.
✔ 31 Full-Color Pages – Includes 90+ detailed photo instructions and illustrations.
✔ Size – A6 / 10.5 x 14.8 cm/ 4.1 x 5.8 in
About
The Midori Binding Tutorial guides you through crafting a refillable notebook using a leather or vegan leather cover. The minimalist design features an elastic-woven closure system that securely holds your notebook refills, making it a durable and sustainable choice. Over time, the leather cover develops a unique patina, enhancing its charm and longevity.
This tutorial not only teaches you how to make your own Midori refills but also provides instructions to measure and create the leather cover and attach a book belt for added functionality. Whether you choose classic leather or vegan suede fabric, your finished product will be both practical and stylish.
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What’s Included?
You will get a detailed PDF tutorial (31 pages, 4.6 MB) with over 90 step-by-step photos and illustrations for clear instructions.
Disclaimer: This is a digital download. No physical items will be shipped. These tutorials are available in English only.
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Important Information
You’re welcome to sell the journals you make with this tutorial. The tutorial itself is copyrighted, so please don’t copy, resell, share or redistribute the file. Due to the nature of digital products, refunds or exchanges are not available.
Create your own refillable journal with the Midori Binding Tutorial.
Good to know
How do I get my tutorial?
Straight after payment, your download link appears on the order confirmation page and is emailed to you within a few minutes. Tutorials are PDF files.
The email hasn’t arrived. What should I do?
Check your Promotions or spam folder first. Still nothing after 30 minutes? Email us at admin@thesiambindery.com with your order number and we’ll resend it by hand. Please don’t buy it again: one message is all it takes.
Can I download it again later?
Your link works for 30 days and 3 downloads, so save the PDF to your device (and keep a backup) as soon as it arrives. Use the link in your confirmation email, or log in and go to My Account → Downloads. If your link has run out or you can’t find the email, contact us and we’ll restore your access.
My card was declined. What now?
We’re based in Thailand, so some banks hold the first payment to an overseas shop. Approve it in your banking app and try again, or pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay if your device offers it. Declined attempts are not charged.
Do I need bookbinding experience?
No. Every tutorial is written for beginners, with a photo for each step. Some techniques take a little more practice than others, and if you get stuck you can email us for help.
What format are the tutorials?
PDF guides in English. They open on any phone, tablet or computer, and you can print them at home.
Can I sell the journals I make?
Yes. You’re welcome to sell the books and journals you make using our techniques. The tutorials themselves are copyrighted, so please don’t copy, resell, share or redistribute the files.
Can I get a refund?
As tutorials are digital downloads, all sales are final (see our Refund Policy). If something goes wrong, such as a file that won’t open or a duplicate charge, email us and we’ll put it right.
More questions? Read the full FAQ or email admin@thesiambindery.com.
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