my brother manual was all loose pages held together by tape. after reading on this board about having it re--bound i took it in today.they put a spiral binding www/ plastic covers front & backwhile i waited [15 min.!!!!!]at a cost of $5.89 !i am going to take my janome manual in to be done ,even tho it's new.more than worth it,& it will keep it new.thanx for the idea,can't rememberwho posted it love,dar