How to make a photo album with your own hands

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 your heart not in the memory of your phone or computer, but on paper. To store such photos, there are photo albums that you can buy or make yourself. The latter option will allow you to create a truly exclusive item that will reflect 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:
- a paperback photo album (if the number of sheets is small, then you need to take 2 or 3 of them);
- binding or any other very thick cardboard;
- padding polyester;
- fabric (cotton, satin, linen);
- glue moment crystal;
- sewing machine;
- scissors, needles, pins, threads;
- cutting mat (optional);
- double sided tape;
- decorative cardboard;
- various decor (lace, ribbons, buttons, chipboards).
How to make a photo album with your own hands

First you need to prepare the base of the album: carefully tear off the cover of the blank.
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 of them) and 20 mm on each side.Cut a cardboard strip of the resulting width. For length, you need to add 0.5 cm to the height of the block on both sides.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

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

Glue the block to the prepared strip of cardboard and sew it on a machine with a zig-zag seam.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

Using a needle, draw the threads onto the back side of the spine and glue them with tape. We bend the cardboard at a distance of 10 mm from the edge.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

After this, we measure the length and width of the workpiece along the front side, and the width of the block. We cut out 3 parts of the cover from thick cardboard: 2 front parts (you need to add 1 cm to the parameters of the length and width of the front part of the album) and one spine (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 blanks and glue them with padding polyester.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

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

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

We glue the bottom and top, having previously cut off 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

The corners must be generously greased with glue and left to dry for 5-10 minutes (for a better 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 stitch, retreating 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. To ensure that nothing moves 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 bring all the threads to the reverse side and secure with glue. Glue chipboards.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

We 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 from the decorative cardboard, cut out 2 endpaper pieces and glue them.
How to make a photo album with your own hands

How to make a photo album with your own hands

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
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    Thanks, it is very beauty!
  2. OlgaZakhar
    #2 OlgaZakhar Guests August 6, 2017 09:25
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    Making such beauty with your hands, you begin to think differently, really! This is what girls need to be taught in school!
  3. Lina Monroe
    #3 Lina Monroe Guests August 8, 2017 11:07
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    Very cool idea for a gift, I just need an album idea, I want to make present friend and will use this idea.