Tutorial for binding your book with an open spinea chain stitch or also called coptic stitch binding. Binding your book with an open spinea chain stitch or a coptic stitch bindingis a great method when you have book covers that are individual boards instead of completely wrapped around the entire journal. Making simple bookbinding equipment 6 the sewing frame a sewing frame is used in bookbinding to keep the signatures from moving around, and to keep them aligned, while you sew them up. Diy kettle stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. 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. Because it was made as a wedding gift, i wanted it to open flat the way a coptic opens, but because the bride and groom had both spent time in japan, i.
Dating from the second century, coptic bindings use a multiple loop stitch to bind page sections to a front and back cover. In this tutorial, i ll show you how to make a custom hardcover coptic stitch book. After purchase you will be sent a link to a web page where you can. Dec 25, 2012 diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon duration. Feel free to make your own variation and comment what bookbinding videos you want to see next. Linda tieu shows a great step by step process on her blog tortagialla with about half as many photos as isabels blog post but its equally as good. With this easy to follow coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, binding your own book is easy and fun. How to coptic stitch by sea lemon stay safe and healthy. Students are invited but not required to bring decor. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon. In this online class we will learn the techniques and process of making a oneofa. Today, ive got a very quick and incredibly easy tutorial on creating your own bookcloth.
Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon duration. Shappy 15 pieces bookbinding kit starter tools set bone folder paper creaser, waxed thread, awl, largeeye needles for diy bookbinding crafts and sewing supplies features. This is a great method for when you have book covers that are individual boards instead of completely wrapped around the entire journal. This book is a coptic book made to look like a japanese stab binding. This is a video that demonstrates how i sew my books. If you prefer photo tutorials, then isabel moseleys tutorial. The coptic stitchcoptic is an ancient style of binding that adapts beautifully to modern materials. Do this step first to ensure that you have enough time for the glue to dry later. While youre stuck at home, make the most of your time by learning a new language, skill, or even train for a remotework job with our new premium online courses check them out. Cut 6 of waxed linen thread, and thread the bookbinding needle. How to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial. How to make a sketchbook using coptic stitch binding. Make yourself a super flexible journal with this easy to follow tutorial, stepbystep. Made from durable plastic and not the real bone,lightweight and durable enough for repeated use or quality needed for professional use.
If ive missed your favorite coptic tutorial, please let me know in the comments. Coptic binding part 2 sewing it all together handmade. Create a stunning combination coptic longstitch archival book. I like how she uses a curved needle to create her cute little book. Youd never believe how easy it is to create and bind your own book. Diy journal bookbinding tutorial february 6, 2016 february 6, 2016 by amelia weed back in my college days, when i was short on craft supply funds and storage space oh dorm rooms, how i do not miss thee at all.
Blue french link stitch journal handmade by ruth bleakley. The stitch on the right is the first kettle stitch. Bookbinding ancient coptic stitch technique sat 3 oct 2015 create your own books using two variations of an ancient stitch technique called the coptic stitch. This isnt a complete tutorial, look at this tutorial and use this video for some clarification if needed. Coptic stitching is the most popular form of book binding.
Kona turns 6, wild tomato plants, sustainable cleaning supplies, filming, stitch fix, daily workouts, cutting my own hair, relaxing fruit art. Diy chain stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It is unusual in that it starts by wrapping around the knotted loose end of the thread. 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. 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. This unique binding method is one of the oldest in human history, dating back as early as the second century, and allows the book to lay flat when opened to any page. You are basically binding all the signatures and covers together with a connected stitch that holds. I love all sea lemon s diy tutorials on youtube and especially her coptic stitch binding tutorial. Originally used by the early christians in egypt the copts some 2000 years ago, the coptic bound book is characterized by its. This will focus on just the stitching alone and you can then apply it to any case binding projects. Subang bookbinding tools set suitable for handmade or diy books bookbinding,while you need to make a book at home or school bookbinding supplies.
Aug 04, 2012 diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon duration. Watch part 1 creating the cover here coptic stitch part 2. The next step is to create the signatures and then sew it all together. Coptic stitch bookbinding byob is unfortunately unavailable thankfully we have 1 other bookbinding class for you to choose from. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon duration. Create sketch books or journals for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones. This method of sewing together paged documents was common practice through the eleventh century peterson, 41. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
The top left was my very first one, which we are now using as our blessings journal. One of the principal texts of the arts and crafts movement in england, this classic work brought a resurgence of life and vigor to the ancient craft of bookbinding books by hand. Starting on the lefthand side of the signature, poke the needle into the first hole in the signature, from the inside going out. In previous lectures ive used paper when creating my covers but you can also cover your creation with bookclothand you are going to love how simple this is. Make it mystical with a fun skull pattern on your covers. The sewing frame described here is quite simple, and is designed for the kind of books that you make yourself from standardsize paper. Coptic bindings take some getting used to if you dont sew each stitch. Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. After purchase you will be sent a link to a web page where you can download the relevant bookbinding tutorials. Its fame and usefulness has endured for more than a century, as evidenced by the many contemporary bookbinders and libraries who consider it to be the clearest and.
Its a lot quicker than the creativebug class running at only 12 minutes long and a great place to start. The stitch on the left shows how the second and all subsequent stiches are made. Learn how to combine one of my favorite binding methods coptic stitch with a french link stitch. Some clips from the past couple weeks while staying home and social distancing. 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. Gogo getaway coptic book binding with niki rowland duration.
In this online class we will learn the techniques and process of making a oneofakind handmade coptic stitch notebook. Robert mahar is an artist and designer who develops and teaches imaginative crafts and clever doityourself projects through highquality video tutorials. I love this project, and am looking forward to beginning the year with this for my students notebooks although with the. See more ideas about diy, diy videos and bookbinding tutorial. In my first class, i taught you a supersimple way to create a journal or sketchbook with a pamphlet stitch. Sylvia tomaykopeters, owner of middle dune learn to make a hardcover notebook from start to finish using one of the most ancient bookbinding techniques, the beautiful exposed coptic stitch.
I dont even know what to call that when googling it since it looks like it is essentially a coptic binding without boards. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea. Suitable for handmade or diy books bookbinding,while you need to make a book at home or school bookbinding supplies. Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often its called coptic stitch binding. Coptic stitch bookbinding is a simple and beautiful way to create a handmade sketchbook. Developed in 4th century egypt, coptic books have beautiful linked stitches that stretch across the spine and open flat, perfect for a sketchbook or journal. The coptic stitch came to us from the copts, a religious group that originated as an early christian sect in egypt and north africa. 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. Place the back cover on the worktable facedown with 1 paper signature on top of it, all holes lined up and facing you. Apr 19, 2017 watch part 1 creating the cover here coptic stitch part 2. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. I make fabric covered case bounds, hard cover pamphlet binds, and some coptic as well. Diy long stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. How to coptic stitch in this tutorial, ill show you how to coptic stitch.
Although ive already uploaded a couple videos showing how to coptic stitch bind, i. In this step by step coptic bookbinding tutorial, we will be using similar processes to that in our case binding tutorial guide. The book above is currently available in my etsy shop. I didnt realize how much id love bookbinding until i did it. Art professor demos coptic stitch bookbinding youtube. How to coptic stitch for those who dont have a sewing machine and looking to hand sew a. In this class, book binding part 2, i will teach you how to create a watercolor sketchbook with a coptic stitch.
Heres a tutorial on my own variation of kettle stitch binding. Trying amazon top rated bookbinding thread sea lemon. This set of tools are essential ones for beginners and starters to learn bookbinding, which is an ancient technique, will bring you a lot of pleasure. While youre stuck at home, make the most of your time by learning a new language, skill, or even train for a remotework job with our new premium online courses. In this tutorial, ill show you a long stitch binding method, with a link stitch variation. Coptic stitch bookbinding byob bookbinding classes new. I think its a great method for when you have book covers that. Because it was made as a wedding gift, i wanted it to open flat the way a coptic opens, but because the bride and groom had both spent time in japan, i wanted to style it as a japanese binding.
Stitch bookbinding tutorial for making photo albums. I despair of getting a good photo of the kettle stitch, so here is a quick sketch to hopefully make it perfectly clear. This will focus on just the long stitch binding itself, to help. In this 3hour workshop, each student will complete the binding of a book. In this tutorial, ill show you how to make a sketchbook from a pad of. The bookbinding tutorials feature long stitch sewing and coptic sewing styles that have become popular in recent years, and are very complete with illustrated instructions. Build a sturdy notebook with coptic book binding make. Explore your bookbinding options with our bookbinding essential kits. I love the coptic binding because it is so versatile and flexible. Coptic bindings are seen as the first true codices in book history. Jul 28, 2015 in this weekend project, well be making a tough travelers notebook using the coptic binding method.
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