DIY photo books | learning how to saddle stitch

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[@scottneumyer]

I believe we all hereby request a regular “Crafting with Molly” on the channel. Love it!

[@coffeepyros]

yes!

[@PhilKnall]

Here for it!

[@mattdayphoto]

We'll see if I can convince her. Haha

[@MakersTeleMark]

This is the good stuff in life.

[@mattdayphoto]

I'm glad you enjoyed this one!

[@shotbybliss]

Book binding is pretty fun! I’ve been learning the process as well! I’m working with thermal binding right now. Excited to see what else you come up with!!

[@mattdayphoto]

Gonna try a few different processes asap!

[@AI-Hallucination]

Wishing away childhoods Molly is strong 💪

[@nino8344]

Front Salad, Back Salad, Front Blunt

[@a.j.fontana]

Saddle Salad

[@small.towns.open.spaces]

We need Molly more often. I love the banter between you two. How about a Molly and Matt Podcast? Everyday life, projects…

[@mattdayphoto]

We've kicked around the idea of doing a podcast together, just riffing on anything, nothing in particular. Maybe one of these days!

[@chriscard6544]

awesome, it looks 'easier' than I thought

[@mattdayphoto]

It definitely is!

[@mitchellhughes5180]

Hell yes! Mrs. Day in the house.😏

[@stevenrichardson64]

I found a book at my local Half Price Bookstore entitled. The Encyclopedia of Papermaking & Bookbinding It has a lot of great ideas.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks for sharing! I just looked it up and found a copy on Amazon. Ordered it right away!

[@lisamarcum2630]

Matt, this was wonderful! Your mom and dad would just be so proud, and yes, your mom would have wanted that cute little case. ❤

[@mattdayphoto]

Love you, Lisa! ❤️

[@PhilKnall]

"squeezing in time with 3 kids is an art form" truer words were never spoken 😂 Better stash a pack or two if polaroid film in the car in case you forget again! Time is precious!

[@mattdayphoto]

I did used to always keep a few spare rolls of HP5 in the truck, but I don't know how Polaroid film would handle all of the change in temperature. Haha.

[@PhilKnall]

@@mattdayphoto True... Maybe just for the winter months ;)

[@brentbrown51]

I just shared this with my wife, Sheri, and suggested that we do something similar together. Methinks she'll like that idea. Thanks to you and Molly!

[@mattdayphoto]

I love to hear that!

[@WesleyVerhoevePhotography]

well I loved that and more of the mrs. please! shes a natural!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks brother! Couldn't agree more.

[@Steve_and_Deb_Explore_the_USA]

👋 Hi Molly! 😊 That was fun, and the most we’ve heard from Molly in several years! We need more videos of you two together.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! We'll make that happen.

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

I've been wanting to learn how to make my own books too, at the moment I just past in my photos to already made blank visual diary

[@Smoochy]

Matt, would you be able to do a video comparing the Leica MP to your Leica M6? I’m curious to hear your opinion on the usability and feelings about the differences the two cameras have and if you would ever switch.

[@thebrouhaha1]

another reasonable title for this video could be, "How to Get Laid, with Matt Day!".🥰

[@gmiddleb]

More of this! Y'all are so fun.

[@petersmitham8273]

‘Arts and Crafts with Molly’. Got to have her own KZbin channel! ❤…🎉

[@mattdayphoto]

I don't think I could ever convince her to make her own channel. Haha

[@samhardy2038]

Hard to get good help.

[@David-f5f9p]

"YEAH RIGHT!"

[@rikardlandberg]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks man!

[@soccerjockey]

How'd you put the holes in the paper? This is a great idea and one I'd love to try for myself!

[@mattdayphoto]

Give it a try! The kit I bought came with an awl and I used the cradle I purchased so the holes were all evenly spaced and lined up right.

[@liveinaweorg]

A great video, a great pairing and as always I learned something from your video. Cheers Matt & Molly.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@inigootalora6615]

I definitely want somebody to look at me the way you look to Molly 😍

[@mattdayphoto]

It's hard not to stare.

[@GTAYLOR1972]

That is totally how it is. I can’t see jack up close with my contacts unless it’s really big writing or I got my reading glasses on. Lol.

[@gonnor_cates]

Last year Willem started his car channel This year Matt starts his seamstress channel 🧵

[@tylerrossum3659]

So Walmart doesn't sell polaroid?? Liessssss Matt liesss

[@mattdayphoto]

Do they sell I-Type?? You know I avoid that place at all costs.

[@tylerrossum3659]

Yes sir! 600 and I - Type

[@yearswithoutsleep]

Matt was just making a built in custom bookmark,smart design choice

[@brentmiller3250]

Very nice change of pace. Well done.

[@AaronHardinPhoto]

A great tool that I use all the time instead of an exacto knife is a surgical scalpel. You can get a handle and box of 100 non-sterilized blades for nothing. The blades are of course extremely sharp (and still cut flesh - ask me how I know), but lock into the handle in a rock solid way. It is lightyears better than a craft knife. Also, in a pinch, you can bind with non-scented floss. It is already waxed and readily available. #craftdaddies

[@mattdayphoto]

Would have never thought to use one of those, that's genius!

[@AaronHardinPhoto]

@@mattdayphoto they work incredibly well. I use the rounded blade instead of the one with like a 45 degree angle. Book binding can be super rewarding.

[@adamclarke3310]

Love it! I recently made my father in law a photo book for his birthday. I did it as a hardback using Japanese stab binding, super easy to make look really good with fabric covers and riveted holes. Give it a try!

[@mattdayphoto]

I'll definitely look into that method! That's a great gift.

[@tveerco6800]

Loved the video, Molly and Matt. Please do more of this. I have so many polaroids just sitting in box, can't wait to do some saddle stitching myself.

[@mattdayphoto]

Glad to hear that! Give it a try!

[@inzaneartworks3109]

You guys seem like a great couple. More of Molly would be welcome. Keep up the great videos.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! We're very lucky.