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BOOKBINDING | Long Stitch Variation - perfect for diaries, sketchbooks etc.

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About BOOKBINDING | Long Stitch Variation - perfect for diaries, sketchbooks etc.

Intro

Material

Prepare the signatures

Prepare the cover

Binding the signatures into the cover

Adding a ribbon

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What You Will Learn?

  • It's time to explore something new!.
  • No matter, if you're a complete beginner or have bound a lot of books already: If you never tried this method before you should give it a go! In this class, you will learn step-by-step how to bind your own book with this long stitch variation XX..
  • This method is perfect for: especially books where you want to stick something in it, like (travel)diaries, sketchbooks, photo books, etc. But of course, you can also use it as a regular bullet journal, notebook, or any other book without adding anything additional onto the pages..
  • Big benefit: it doesn't take too long to create it, so it's also a fantastic gift for someone who loves to write or draw with its eye-catching setup. .
  • In the resource section, you will find:.
  • Here's also the link to the explanation video about how to secure your thread to the needle: Instagram: Secure your thread trick .
  • And here's the link to the bookbinder, where I saw this enclosure technique for the first time: Instagram: L'atelier Reliure.
  • Paper grain: If you are not sure what paper grain is or how to use it correctly, check out the sections for paper grain in this skillshare class:.
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