Place the back cover on the worktable facedown with 1 paper signature on top of it, all holes lined up and facing you. Girl handmade notebook handmade journals handmade books paper book paper art mini albums bookbinding tutorial bookbinding ideas book journal. We recommend wearing a kevlar glove on your hand which is not cutting to prevent injuries. Coptic stitch a selection of diy coptic stitch tutorials. The sewing is done through pairs of sewing stations with a. I was in a class on 2 needle coptic last saturday and someone brought this calculation. Even if bookbinding and the other kinds of diy projects she features on her channel arent your cup of tea, check out a couple of her videos just to see how well done they are. Lisa scott book crafts paper crafts book binding handmade journals handmade books. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet ibookbinding. Loop diy kettle stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon. Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often its called coptic stitch binding. Its a lot quicker than the creativebug class running at only 12 minutes long and a great place to start. Its jennifer from sea lemon a few years back, i think it was in like 2012, i uploaded a video on how to make a text block for case binding many of you have used that tutorial for your casebinding projects and also a lot of you have mentioned that its kind of. How to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding.
With this easy to follow coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, binding your own book is easy and fun. I think its a great method for when you have book covers that. Book binding diy how to make leather journal 37 trendy ideas how to make a sketchbook. Coptic stitching is the most popular form of book binding. How to make a sketchbook using coptic stitch binding.
In this online class we will learn the techniques and process of making a oneofakind handmade coptic stitch notebook. These bindings have chain stitch sewing that laces through the board. Coptic binding caterpillars brown covers bookbinding. Heres a tutorial on my own variation of kettle stitch binding. I wish i could be more specific, but its difficult to describe bookbinding proceduresit will only work if youre using the traditional coptic stitch, and not simplified stitch good luck. Inside each box is a mirror at an angle of 45 degrees held over an opening that runs through the intersection of all the boxes. In this tutorial, ill show you how to make a custom hardcover coptic stitch book. Many of you have asked how to wrap hardcovers, so here you. We all used it and although a couple of people came pretty close to not having enough thread we did all make it without adding any thread. I wanted to give the school library media specialist a gift to show my appreciation for the time she put into working with me, so i decided to make her a journal using the coptic stitch, a method of glueless bookbinding that dates back to the 2nd century.
Feel free to make your own variation and comment what bookbinding videos you want to see next. Youd never believe how easy it is to create and bind your own book. Diy kettle stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon sea lemon loop video or see full youtube channel statistics, revenue calculation or use sub count online to uncover growth on diagrams. Dating from the second century, coptic bindings use a multiple loop stitch to bind page sections to a front and back cover. In this online class we will learn the techniques and process of making a oneofa. This first method is known as coptic stitch binding. Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube.
This weekend, following the lovely instructions of youtubes sea lemon, i set about making a coptic stitch journal. Cut 6 of waxed linen thread, and thread the bookbinding needle. Utility knives are extremely sharp and its really easy to cut yourself by accident. It uses thread to sew folded pages together into a stack, and allows the book to open flat on every page. This method of sewing together paged documents was common practice through the eleventh century peterson, 41. Create sketch books or journals for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones.
It also showcases a clear view of the spine and the colorful threads holding the. Jul 1, 2018 how to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. Coptic binding is favored by many readers and hobbyists, as it allows a book to lay completely open when flat and at an angle. Last week, we made a pamphletstitched book, and this week well be experimenting with a stab binding. Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often. Friday was my last day of field experience at the juniorsenior high school library. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Calculating thread length for coptic stitch binding. The course will cover the nittygritty details of taking raw materials and forming them into a functional book, as well as covering tips on craftsmanship and production.
Learn how to combine one of my favorite binding methods coptic. Originally used by the early christians in egypt the copts some 2000 years ago, the coptic bound book is characterized by its strength and attractive chainlink stiches across the spine. Therefore, stab bindings allow you to make books that are not possible with other bindings. If youre planning to try coptic binding, be sure to give it a watch beforehand and keep it cued up beside you as you work. May 1, 2018 how to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube.
I love all sea lemons diy tutorials on youtube and especially her coptic stitch binding tutorial. Its great for sketchbooks, and larger display books. How to coptic stitch by sea lemon slip knot binding for heavy, single pages looks great for an album or board book handmade journals handmade books mini albums bookbinding tutorial bookbinding ideas buch design beyond words book journal book of shadows. Tips for loose coptic stitch bookbinding sea lemon youtube. Copticchain stitch 1 copticchain stitch 2 video tutorial 1 video tutorial 2 video tutorial 3. Diy kettle stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. In the first few weeks of school, we started with nonadhesive structures. Check our top choice below or see all classes for more options. Coptic bindings are seen as the first true codices in book history. Onepiece bag pattern this pin was discovered by kez space saver for packing and great to use when you unpack and not look like a tourist salvabrani one piece tote bag patterns, i could use the pattern to make totes for the trunk, keep things separated. This will focus on just the stitching alone and you can then apply it to any case binding projects. I dont even know what to call that when googling it since it looks like it is essentially a coptic binding without boards. The coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. How to coptic stitch by sea lemon one of the best tutorials out there for this type of binding.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Im jennifer and i make crafty diy videos on my youtube channel sea lemon. Coptic stitch bookbinding is a simple and beautiful way to create a. Coptic stitch bookbinding byob bookbinding classes new. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Art professor demos coptic stitch bookbinding youtube. I made a watercolour sketchbook with the coptic binding stitch. For a clearer, stepbystep focus on just the coptic stitch binding itself. Starting on the lefthand side of the signature, poke the needle into the first hole in the signature, from the inside going out. Learn how to combine one of my favorite binding methods coptic stitch with a french link stitch. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon. Coptic stitch bookbinding byob is unfortunately unavailable thankfully we have 1 other bookbinding class for you to choose from.