DIY Book Pocket | Sea Lemon

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In this tutorial, I will show you how to add an expandable pocket to the back of your book.
Materials:
• Paper (8.5x11", 2 sheets)
• Glue stick (Elmer's extra strength)
• Scrap paper (optional)
Tools:
• Ruler
• Cutting mat
• X-acto blade
• Bone folder (see substitutes - bit.ly/15EP8dB)
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[@NWGR]

This video was made 8 years ago, and in terms of video and audio quality, it puts many modern videos to shame. Quick, informative, crystal clear audio, fantastic video quality. It's no surprise you're the Book Binding Queen! :-) Keep it up. I love your videos. I found your channel after searching on how to make my own "field notes" style notebooks. You really get the creative juju flowing!

[@btsfactstogamer]

No it's from 9yr

[@Delina16uwu]

@@btsfactstogamer bruh don't u read he commented 1 year ago, it means in this year it's gonna be 9yrs, lol

[@Shalyn890]

For about five years now, I've revisited this tutorial every time I get a new notebook without a pocket. You would think I'd remember it by now without help but I am so glad you have kept this video on YT. It's the best video for an accordian pocket I've seen. Thank you so much!

[@copper-skulls]

it's high quarantine season and I finally got around making a pocket for my sketchbook so... thank you. helped a lot, even 7 years later :D

[@blimunda.]

I bought a dotted journal for 2024 and sadly it didn't have a pocket. I am not skilled at DIY crafts but I decided to try this and the pocket I made is actually good! All thanks to your tutorial! Thank you for this video 🫶🏻

[@Shalyn890]

Year seven... here I am again watching and making a pocket for my 2024 planner. I am so grateful that you kept this video up!

[@blueskiesandclouds5596]

Watching after 10 years - I made a paper pocket for my journal to keep photos and tickets ✨🥰 This was really easy and simple to follow. My final product was so neat! Fit everything perfectly.

[@lakoper478]

Hehe I distinctly remember watching this video when I wanted to make a pocket for my school notebook in 1st year of high school.. It's been so long, yet here I am again.. 3 years after graduating college

[@Sharolynn10]

I have used this video so many times! Please don't ever delete it...

[@raynacurtis]

This a total game changer. I have decided against purchasing journals in the past that had no pocket and no elastic to keep it closed. Now that I have found your videos I know how to remedy both! Thank you for making all of this look easy and zen!

[@shiloharris8396]

I have been watching your videos for nearly a month now--yes, I'm late to the party. However, it inspired me to make a book for my daughter for her graduation. I am compiling letters from friends, family, teachers, etc in this book and I am attempting to bind it myself using your tutorials. (I have over 65 people contributing letters to this project!) Many people have emailed me their contributions but some have hand-written their letters. I'll scan them so I can format the pages, but I want her to have the original letters also. This pocket idea may be just the ticket! I'm so glad I found this video!

[@NivionScribble]

7 years later still the most relevant video on this topic. Thank you so much for saving my journal!

[@malijyoti063]

me watching 10 years later...🥲❤️ But really love your videos... Sea lemon ❤❤😊

[@msengster4988]

I am proud of the book I made with your precious advice! it's my first coptic stich binding book. I finished with this book pocket and it all looks very nice. We never know what we're capable of doing until we do it ! Thank you for the clarity of the videos and the positive energy. Im looking forward to make another book for myself (this one is a birthday present for my boyfriend!) Good luck in your endeavours.

[@PaulBaldowski]

Excellent tutorial / guide. Aside from making a slight modification to the size of the wings, I now have a great book pocket of my own thanks to you. Cheers!

[@inner.thoughts999]

I watched this 3 years ago and made my own. I bought a new journal today and I came back to do the same exact thing

[@xthe.angels.h0rnsx582]

I'm binding my own sketchbook with Bristol paper because I couldn't find any other sketchbook with that paper around and I found that little pocket SO helpful in my last Moleskine sketchbook. I put a watercolor paper sheet in there to sample colors and stickers that I would want to put in or on my sketchbook, super helpful~

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

My bujo has perforated pages that have come in handy occasionally. I had a little bleed through on a sheet that I was already a little disappointed in so I removed it and made a grid spacing guide and keep it in my back pocket. I wish I had come across this tutorial before I had set up my latest bujo. It didn’t have a back pocket and I definitely wanted an expandable one. While trying to figure out how to make one, I realized I could tear the one in my new bujo out and glue it into the new one. It worked well but I wasted too much time thinking about making a new one. If I had found this tutorial, I could have made one in the time it took me to carefully tear out the old one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@hanajung026]

didn’t even realize that this video was my intro to your channel years ago and now i’m obsessed with your channel and bookbinding!

[@kristaphi1]

You have amazing talent, Sea Lemon. I am grateful for you tutorials; I've learned a great deal from them. Tonight, I made my first text block and was amazed at how well my work came out. Thank you!

[@gEEkyxgAmEr67]

These books are awesome, i made a couple but designed them for my school projects, so each signature has a double sided notes page, graph pages and sketch page, this is a great addition to mine although mine opens at the top and i store an eraser shield, 6 inch ruler 2small triangles and a small circle template. I bring this everywhere for when i actually have an idea

[@dianaauerhammer5681]

Great pocket! What I like about all of your videos is that the directions are great and they just work!! Keep the videos coming!

[@Renee972000]

What a fantastic video! Thank you so much for the tutorial! My bullet journal is now complete with a pocket!!

[@straunsheila9289]

This is fantastic and just what I was looking for to add to my diary! Thank you !!

[@IzzyLedo]

I just made a pocket using these instructions! I am so pleased with the results.

[@lindadechow2212]

This is the absolute best tutorial for making this pocket =) The only thing I have done differently is added double stick tape then the glue stick. I learned that makes an absolutely lasting bond that will not come off, even with all my fidgeting. Thank you so much! Love your channel. My book covers came out so beautifully using your fuse, glue method, you are the best.

[@usagixrabbit]

hi sea lemon, just wanna say ' I LOVE YOU' because all of your book videos help me a lot on saving money from buying these expensive books, and also i am able to create the book that i want. Thank you so much again for all your videos. :D LOVE YOU!!!

[@RebaKennedy]

Thanks for this, Sea Lemon! I'm going to make one of these for the back of my Art Bible. I'm excited! Love your channel!

[@faithsaito9833]

Love this idea! We travel a lot, good to make for all my "stuff!"

[@lorriemcalpine2152]

I keep character sheets for whatever tabletop RPGs I’m currently playing when that journal is in use. Super glad I know how to make one of these properly, my last attempt didn’t end well XD

[@LolaBee24]

This was exactly what I needed! I found a very inexpensive alternative to the Leuchtturm1917 and this is all it was missing. I also liked that I got to pick a color that coordinates with the notebook's cover. Anyway, I color code the edges of my pages with those little round garage sale stickers so I can find notes quickly. I have been keeping them in my pencil case, but it's inconvenient. Now I have a neat little way to keep them handy. Thanks!

[@Thecarnivorejournals]

Awesome! Thank you! I am using an old book, making several of these, and putting notes I take on index cards into it!

[@daphneharnum6252]

Great idea, can't wait to make one!

[@horsenaround2000]

I subscribed to Sea Lemon today... I’ve been looking for a book for Bullet Journal... couldn’t find one to my liking so, I grabbed a art book instead and made do with it... so going to make my own from now on..

[@Consultelainewilliams]

This was so helpful and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

[@oliverr.skogsskimmer1389]

I just did my first pocket in my journal and I thought it went pretty well thanks to this video! 😀 Thanks a lot for this video 😀👍

[@sunainaroychowdhury5642]

Thank you for sharing this dear❤️ I made it myself today for my notebook and this works perfectly!

[@miss_socrates]

Wow thank you! 8yrs later ppl still need it 🥰

[@TheDianaJo]

Thanks for a great tutorial! I have an inexpensive journal I purchased for my garden journal but inexpensive means no extras like pockets!

[@ritamontes2529]

I love the pocket,it's very simple !

[@ladykookosmile]

This was so useful! I made a really neat pocket for my field journal with this and it only took 5 minutes. ^^

[@itssmayyful]

Just made mine and it came out really good thanks! I was about to glue an envelope lol but this looks so much better

[@cindiooi4089]

Im just going to glue in an envolope since im so lazy

[@keannericcipamintuannucup6087]

LOL same

[@adrijasome3544]

Cindi Ooi same here

[@horsenaround2000]

😂

[@BaphometSatanas]

Feels. Same over here.

[@mackymoo1329]

Same. And mine is from the church envelope soooo yeah

[@kan-zee]

Your videos are so helpful....don't stop..loving your creative spirit

[@anikaportelli2026]

hi i did the notebook and the folder and it turned out beautiful thanks to you

[@MrPenNinja]

I love your channel

[@idaakbb]

What

[@juliaallen3377]

Wow this looks really great! Thank You!

[@diyasen7471]

I would like to add this pocket to my books and keep notes and assignments in it. It's wonderful

[@margrethai]

Thanks!Very clear instructions. Your voice ixd easy to understand for a Kiwi.

[@nyperi13]

Just what I was looking for... thanks very much for an excellent tutorial!

[@Nyxx0925]

Awesome video! I just made my own moleskin using your tutorial and was looking to add the pocket. I like to tape pictures using Washi tape into my journals and wanted a place to store my photos. Thank you!! :) I love making all kinds of journals and am so glad I found your channel!

[@luis221194]

This is awesome, and it`s interesting to do it in vertical also. You are great .

[@JennyLory]

I glue my envelope with the opening facing the other way, and then I have a flap to prevent things from falling out. I use hook& loop dots to keep the flap shut. It's easier to get things out without opening my journal all the way 😄 Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@mspqueenforever4979]

Jenny Lory I read this after I already made it 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@shrirambhosale7142]

I tryed this and it is really useful for me to keep my things in this pocket

[@PandosoRF]

And after a long time I managed to find this video again, now to put it into practice! :)

[@StephiexNightningale]

Thank you so much! Just made a mini version of this for my new planner :D

[@jjblack374]

I added an elastic band a ribbon and a pocket to my coptic stitch book and it's so cool!!! thank you so much :-)

[@pamelamarien929]

I never thought of gluing in an envelope - lovely idea for my books x

[@st2167]

This tutorial really helped me thank you very much

[@diananggraini7874]

Thank you! It's so easy, I've just made my own.

[@annduong96]

Thank you for your video. I have also made a pocket for my planner and I put stickers inside it. They fit perfectly. I also tried the composition book closure and it also worked really well. Awesome videos. Awesome channel.

[@elvihidayat2101]

I love your projects !

[@Summer-kh4kg]

Me watching this after 7yrs😂😂BTW it was very useful.....

[@angie-hx5ze]

I always love it when you get the idea, sea lemon ^.^ I'd also like to ask, how do you find the specific size of it to fit in your book? I'd be happy for answers from anyone!

[@reginaphalange5603]

I made this with old text paper and glued it over the elastic closure I also made. Double DIY! Thanks

[@SelaciousCrumb]

Will definitely be using this for this year's diary

[@monstreespritant2171]

Your steps are very easy to follow :) and this will definitely come in handy for temp receipt storing. Thank You so much :)

[@Kelliapi1]

Made this for my scrapbook ^^ Really easy!

[@nashira3050]

Very useful tutorial!! :) I made two of this book pocket for my planner and for my college diary! :D

[@manoTriusisMikalojus]

Thank you for this awesome tip! I just made one for my notebook :)

[@TheLadyMaul]

Thank you! This was really great to find. I bought a cute hardback journal with the elastic strap, but it didn't have a pocket. I was easily able to add one. =)

[@jackrichardson1215]

This is an amazing video it's really helped me become organise post more.

[@kincommunity]

Awesome video - what a great way to save money!

[@Angelinalim911]

omg I love ur videos so much! I would cry if u stop making them!

[@nilawarriorprincess]

9 years & 7 sketchbooks later, it's still very useful!

[@Oshanii]

very helpful video, thanks! i didn't have such fancy paper and glue so i helped myself with tape lol

[@naammi]

i love all your videos! it's amazing ! :D

[@veritojsr]

Thank you so much! this was super useful!!

[@NazhirahRahimin]

I just so happen to stumble upon your videos and they are tutorials you rarely find on KZbin. You've got me subscribed ;)

[@SeaLemonDIY]

Thanks! and welcome :)

[@ashtnt02]

omg same ........they are really helpful and since i am an art student we have to make covers for our books and separators to keep each term's work ,well separate..... so this has given me a lot of new ideas . i'm subscribed

[@Mrpompousmoustache]

Thank you! Great tutorial!

[@robloxiisoulnova2785]

I put an expanded pocket on my book and it works Realy well Here are some uses for it Extra notes Mail Boarding pass and passport If ur traveling abroad Loved this video

[@JustRosieStorm]

You should make a tour video showing how you set up your camera and lighting equipment for making your tutorials!!

[@rupee4611]

💕 In love with this & your channel! -Subscribed- 💕

[@AFrugalLifeTheChannel]

Very cute. I would keep coupons and receipts and use the book for grocery lists and menu plans.

[@kamilljarmon4402]

I wanna someday make this whole thing with all the materials and really good paper

[@Milubee]

ahh, yeah i am gonna have to make this, the scheduler i bought for 2015 doesn't have one and it's only a month and half in and i lost so many papers and business cards ahah. thanks for the tutorial, i am sure it will be very easy to follow, as all of your other ones

[@catherineblyth4293]

thanks queen u slayed tbh

[@syedomerahmer4683]

I keep things my parents don't wanna see. I subbed and liked ;)! Thx for making this great tutorial!

[@ramyakiran5610]

Its really, really useful! I dont know how to thank you!

[@lovelyV420]

Great easy to understand video ty

[@magicbuskey]

Yay! Awesome video!

[@eyasminsplace]

Thank you! Just made it and it looks cute :)

[@sivani1296]

Made this cool book pocket..... its very useful ❤✌

[@EssieAnimations]

What a fantastic idea, very creative :)

[@ifnkhn]

Nice idea sea lemon

[@maryblake1786]

I just made this :-) thanks for the video!!

[@jacelee726]

OMG this really helped me like seriously ! Thanks!! You earned another suscriber !!!! 👏👏✌️

[@faqehahb]

Thank you for the help, love you

[@DelmySGomez]

I love you channel! Your so cute, organize, clean, fancy! I love you videos girl!

[@snowspirit123]

It's so beautiful Okay I'm going to make this in my bujo thank you💓

[@annaruthborges1759]

Adoro suas postagens... amei...

[@yathack1568]

thank you ..... very useful