Gather paper, cover material, thread, needle, glue, bone folder, ruler, scissors, and clips
Fold the pages into signatures
Press the signatures flat
Mark sewing stations on the folds
Punch or pierce sewing holes
Sew the signatures together
Tie off the thread securely
Trim the text block edges if needed
Make the book cover boards
Cut the spine piece and cover material
Attach the cover material to the boards
Wrap and glue the cover material
Let the cover dry under weight
Attach endpapers to the text block
Glue the text block into the cover
Press the book until fully dry
Trim and finish the edges if needed