Usually notebook sheets left unchanged and stored as a complete set as long as they are needed or before the expiration of the documentation storage period. However, in some cases to comply with requirements or for your own peace of mind notebooks are stitched with special threads. This is done in order to preserve important information and eliminate the possibility of substitution.
Who stitches notebooks with thread and why?
Most often, the need to stitch notebooks arises if the work needs to be archived, or if we are talking about important documentation that needs to be preserved.
When flashing, all pages are numbered and the possibility of substituting or removing even one sheet is impossible without opening the entire stack and confirming the seal and signature of the originator. Therefore, this type of binding is used by legal organizations to record large financial transactions and work reports.
Which notebooks can be stitched and which cannot?
When doing the work, you should keep in mind that not all notebooks are suitable for stitching.Of course, you can sew any sheets, but you should consider a number of factors:
- importance of the document;
- paper density. Too thin can lead to tearing when stitching;
- number of sheets to be stapled.
If the document is important, then you should do it on high-quality material and make the required number of pages. In the case of a regular notebook, there is no need for stitching.
4 ways to sew a notebook with thread - step-by-step instructions
As is clear from the method of binding pages itself, the method consists of sequentially connecting notebook sheets using threads. But You should not use ordinary threads, but nylon threads for greater strength. You will also need to purchase folder, if you don't have it yet. There are several options, differing mainly in the number of holes for threading. In our article we will look at the main ones.
In two holes
In the first case, only 2 holes are used. First, make holes with a hole punch, evenly dividing the distance of the paper sheet between them. After this, thread the thread through both holes, with the ends facing from the back.
In the final stage, tie the thread into a knot and stick a strip of rectangular paper on top of it with a signature and the number of numbered sheets.
Three holes
The initial stage also consists of punching holes, the distance between which is no more than 3 cm.
The next steps are slightly different:
- First thing thread the thread through the middle hole. It is worth leaving the rear edge by 6-10 cm.
- Then gradually thread the thread in this order: top hole on the front, bottom hole on the back, middle hole on the front.
- At the end it is also necessary tie a knot and stick a tag with signature and stamp.
This method is more reliable and the pages cannot be replaced after stitching.
Four holes
The operating principle is the same, only the stitching algorithm changes. The distance between the holes should not be greater 1.5 cm.
Pass the needle and thread sequentially in this order:
- Second from the top at the back.
- The first one is from the top in the front.
- Again the second hole is on the back side.
- The third one is from the front.
- The lowest hole.
- And finally, insert the needle into the third hole from the front. Bring the free end out and tie a knot at the back.
Five holes
Prepare the paper and make holes in it, then start stitching. It all starts with the middle hole. The thread is threaded from the back and goes up, looping like a snake to the very top. Then it is pushed through the second hole from the top.
After this you need to finish the bottom edge. To do this, holding one end of the thread in the center, you need to repeat the operation in the lower direction. Once the two loose ends come out, simply tie a knot. The document is ready.
Practical tips that will help you accurately and correctly stitch a notebook with threads
For convenience, use some useful tips.
- Choose thick paper to prevent damage.
- You can use nylon or regular thread, but bent in two layers.
- Remove all unnecessary elements from the sheets: paper clips, clips...
- For the cover, use thick cardboard.
- Sort everything by date.
- Numbering is carried out first from 1 in ascending order, except for the inventory.
- Corrections are permissible, but only in accordance with the instructions and with the certification of new data.
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