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To bind a class assignment by hand, you need to gather the printed sheets in the correct order and fold them in half if you want a more compact format, or leave them straight if you prefer a standard size. Then you arrange everything properly aligned and make small holes along the spine with a needle or a special punch. Usually three or four holes are made depending on how thick the assignment is.
Thread a strong thread (nylon or thick cotton) through those holes using a binding needle. The most common technique is to go in and out alternately through each hole, tying knots at the ends so the thread stays tight and secure. Make sure the knots are hidden inside so they don't look bad.
Then comes the finishing part. Glue a piece of cardstock or thicker paper as a front and back cover using white glue or binding adhesive, leaving a small margin around the edges so it looks more professional. If you want something fancier, you can cover the covers with fabric or decorative paper, and even add a label on the spine with the assignment's title. The important thing is that it stays sturdy and can handle being handled without anything coming undone.
Have you already decided whether you want it to look more professional or prefer something more rustic? What most people don't mention is that before binding it's worth using a three-hole bookbinder punch - those triangular hole punches you get at stationery stores - because it stitches much more evenly than trying to do it freehand, and plus the little holes come out aligned without you having to measure anything. Then you thread the ribbon or yarn through the holes (I personally love using thick wool thread, honestly) and finish it off with a knot on the back. The result looks way cleaner than if you just glue the pages together.
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