I am not a professional bookbinder, but have fallen in love with the process! Hope you enjoy this step by step tutorial on single page coptic stitch binding sewn across the spine. I learned this binding from Smith's Sewing Single Sheets - Non-adhesive Binding Volume 4 - I HIGHLY recommend his book series!
Each thread is an independent sewing that enables you to use multiple colors if you like.
Suggested supplies:
- 2 book covers of your choice
- Thick paper for book pages (I am using scraps of watercolor paper, but any thick paper, including cardboard and poster board works!
- thread strong enough for bookbinding (I am using waxed polyester bookbinding thread)
- beeswax
- awl or something to poke holes with
- curved needles (1 per hole/thread)
- ruler
- pencil
- scissors
- PATIENCE :)
*When tying off leave a bit of excess thread. Do not cut the thread off right at the knot. Will help the knot stay put.
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Hi, I’m Christine! An artist and art teacher who loves to create and share ideas to empower your own creative journey! Happy Arting!