Kettle stitch binding tutorial

If you are just starting to learn about bookbinding, all of the different techniques, materials, and stitches may seem confusing to you. You should know that many people - including experienced bookbinders - can feel confused at times, especially when the stitches appear so similar. So, what's the difference between a kettle stitch and a

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Book binding fascinates me. It is a bit of a tricky process, but can open up a whole new form of crafting, journaling, or scrapbooking. Here is a bit of basic background on book binding. with a helpful video of the Kettle Stitch. Many people choose mechanical binding for books that they want to […]

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How to bind a book Step 1: Folding Signatures  First you'll be making the text block, which is the sewn pages of the book. Tear the pages out of the sketch pad. If you want a tidy edge, you can trim any of the glue off with your Xacto knife. Personally, I like how the rough edges look, so I leave it. Next you're going to be folding the signatures (sections) of the book. I used 49 pages, so I made 7 signatures with 7 pages each. The exact number isn't critical, but you don't want each sign

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Jeannine Stein explores texture in mixed-media by making book covers with physical and visual texture.

Stitches and Sewings for Bookbinding Structures: http://www.guildofbookworkers.org/resources/documents/sewings.pdf