Long-Stitch Bookbinding
This book feels nice in the hand, and shows off stitching up the spine
This book feels nice in the hand, and shows off stitching up the spine
A binding structure with historic precedent, that shows a chain stitch on the spine, and opens flat.
Make the beautiful small box with options - hinged lid, inside compartments, closures, and attachments.
Create a traditional hard cover book with a leather spine.
Make a lovely hand-bound book with a leather spine with exposed stitching that decorates and functions with the signatures.
Build the classic box to house a special book or object. This important project uses bookbinding skills and your selection of materials to compliment the contents. We will make our own bookcloth to use for the covering….for especially interesting results!
Play along with some fun folding, sewing, gatherings to make several books for “pop and wow”!
Create a gift, for you or your special one, as a “book in hand”. Plan to insert pages & remembrances by collage and sewing.
Create a “book in hand” that feels right and real. Sewing will make decorative and interesting weavings across the spine.
Build the small box form with added interest inside with dividers, sections, secret compartments for your collection of treasures.