I use many binders at work to help me organize my notes. A great way to make binders pretty is to make fabric binder covers. I found the sewing instructions on Youtube but added a few embellishments at tweeks on my own. After sewing a couple, I like cotton twill best and second is cotton flannel. Other quilting cotton works too with interfacing, but I find them a little slippery to the touch because the binder covers are made of smooth plastic. It is fun to add elastic, ribbons or even pockets if you wish.