Bookbinding stitches

Historical Book Sewing Sampler — Anne Covell | Book & Paper Arts

Ok, so the title might be a little misleading… we’ve actually crammed in 18 of the best Coptic Stitch (also known as the Chain Stitch or Coptic Sewing) book binding instructions and tutorials we could find on the web, along with a collection of video tutorials and many coptic-stitch related resources (PDF’s, Stitching Patterns, Photo Galleries etc) for you to get stuck in to – it took us a while to put this together but we hope it serves as a good resource for some of you out there. If…

Preview The Travelling Bookbinder hopes, plans, intention & anticipation for 2020. Workshop, e-courses, writing, bookbinding, travel. BookLove & PaperLove

I took the opportunity to go with new friend Susie to purchase leather sides from a local Tandy store during their once-a-year sale. Based ...

I have been wanting to learn some new book structures recently. I feel that I have become very reliant on the Secret Belgian Binding technique and although I like that it is hardcover with a protected spine (but also has decorative stitching), I know there are so many other beautiful book structures out there that I haven’t tried yet.

Cross stitch binding - The Aura of Craft on Behance

Decorative Bookbinding: When I go traveling, I document everything in a handmade journal using fabric from the previous year's country. I've been wanting to experiment more with bookbinding so I can avoid having all the journals look the same, since currently I do a simple…

Caterpillar Bookbinding Stitch Downloadable Sewing Instructions (click here to download these instructions) Part 1 – the head of the caterpillar Part 1 Step 1 Using two curved needles and waxed thread, bring your thread up through the first two holes from the back. This could be one long thread or two different colors knotted […]

Coptic Book Binding: How to begin your coptic binding on a mini-book.

Learn how to make beautiful journals with easy-to-follow instructions. All our tutorials are beginner-friendly. #tutorial #copticstitchtutorial #makersguide #copticweavebindingtutorial #booktutorial #hardcoverbooktutorial #journaltutorial #howto #crafttutorial #booktutorial #booklovertutorial #diytutorial #diybookbindingtutorial #bookbindingtutorial #bookmakingtutorial #guide #instruction #pdf #bookbindingguide #sale #etsy

This easy-to-follow guide illustrates how to make an A6-sized journal with a cross stitch pattern (measurements: 10.5 x 14.8cm/ 4.1 x 5.8″ approximately). In this tutorial, we illustrate how to make the cross stitches overlap each other. You will learn how to stitch signatures 1 and 4, then signatures 2 and 5 followed by signatures 3 and 6 together. #leatherjournal #bookbinding #bookbindingtutorial #diyjournal #arts #fashion #handmade

During this 3.5-hour workshop, participants will get to learn basic bookbinding skills and 4 variations of Japanese Stab Binding - 4-Hole, Hemp Leaf, Noble and Tortoise Shell. Participants will get to choose from a variety of colours for the cover and thread. Bring home 4 finished products and use them as notebooks, sketchbooks or gift them to a loved one.

I'm in the middle of reading and writing currently, but I took a little break to make a little book for a friend's birthday. The pai...