Bookbinding techniques bookbinding workshop singapore. Apr 19, 2017 watch part 1 creating the cover here coptic stitch part 2. The sewing is done through pairs of sewing stations with a. Calculating thread length for coptic stitch binding. Coptic binding part 2 sewing it all together handmade.
Watch part 1 creating the cover here coptic stitch part 2. Diy single sheet bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I am currently doing a single sheet a5size coptic with 21 stations and previously a 5x3cm single sheet coptic using 8 stations, both using sewing thread, and they have been about as sturdy as i would expect coptic stitch to be. They involve different kinds of techniques and tools some use glue, others use thread, and other still a combination of both but youll have a lot of fun creating these unique, practical items to give as gifts, or to use at home. How to coptic stitch in this tutorial, ill show you how to coptic stitch. For the coptic stitch binding you are going to need dental floss preferably waxed and a needle preferably one of those for embroidery but any needle does the job if you can pull the dental floss through it. How to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial.
In this online class we will learn the techniques and process of making a oneofa. I wanted to take a live class but couldnt find one locally, so i turned to the internet. I think its a great method for when you have book covers that. After purchase you will be sent a link to a web page where you can download the relevant bookbinding tutorials. 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. The next step is to create the signatures and then sew it all together. Aug 19, 20 paul coptic stitch, diy, sewing, video 72 comments august 19, 20. Perhaps one of the most comprehensive coptic longstitch bookbinding tutorials we could find on the net.
I didnt realize how much id love bookbinding until i did it. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. Students will become familiar with bookbinding tools, materials, and terminology, as well as sewing skills that will allow students to complete a coptic bound book from. Coptic binding tutorial bookbinding workshop singapore. Coptic bookbinding workshop booked out with michelle lackenby. 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.
Coptic bindings are seen as the first true codices in book history. Build a sturdy notebook with coptic book binding make. In this technique, the cover and signature are sewn at once. Starting on the lefthand side of the signature, poke the needle into the first hole in the signature, from the inside going out. How to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon duration. With this easy to follow coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, binding your own book is easy and fun. Coptic binding is favored by many readers and hobbyists, as it allows a book to lay completely open when flat and at an angle. 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. Do a long stitch into hole three and out hole four. Coptic bindings, the first true codices, are characterized by one or more sections of parchment, papyrus, or paper sewn through their folds. Check our top choice below or see all classes for more options. Coptic binding or coptic sewing comprises methods of bookbinding employed by early christians in egypt, the copts, and used from as early as the 2nd century ad to the 11th century. Most of my art supplies are in storage at the moment as soon as i can get my hands on. The simplest method of binding a single signature codex, or a book bound on one edge, is with a pamphlet stitch.
Today im sharing a tutorial for a book i created a few weeks ago with an alpha stitched binding. Learn how to combine one of my favorite binding methods coptic stitch with a french link stitch. How to make a sketchbook using coptic stitch binding. Coptic stitching is the most popular form of book binding.
I love this project, and am looking forward to beginning the year with this for my students notebooks although with the. Alpha stitch book binding tutorial vintage page designs. The book above is currently available in my etsy shop. Jan 25, 2007 10 responses to calculating thread length for coptic stitch binding pat says. It also showcases a clear view of the spine and the colorful threads holding the. Doodling the alphabet in desert plants sea lemon duration. Isabel moseley posted this tutorial on the the canada arts connect magazine website on how to make a coptic stitchbound sketchbook with bookbinding board covers its very good and well worth reading. One of the most primitive bookbinding techniques, coptic binding is characterized by having sections of book pages being joined together via a single stitch. Maybe for the list in a book form vendor his red logo, bio, 3 hi res images 5 pages per vendor recycled paper and bound in leather. 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. So this year i have noticed that i have a heck of a lot of empty notebooks that i should. Many of you have asked how to wrap hardcovers, so here you.
I make fabric covered case bounds, hard cover pamphlet binds, and some coptic as well. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Sewing the pages together increases the durability of the book. The term is also used to describe modern bindings sewn in the same style. In the first few weeks of school, we started with nonadhesive structures. Create sketch books or journals for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones. In this tutorial, ill show you how to coptic stitch. 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. 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. Tips for loose coptic stitch bookbinding sea lemon duration.
This book is a coptic book made to look like a japanese stab binding. My original book had a hard cover but todays example has a soft cover. Diy kettle stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon duration. The sewing is done through pairs of sewing stations with a needle on each end of the thread. High quality photographs depict the entire book making process from creating a piercing guide hole punching. How to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon. Feel free to make your own variation and comment what bookbinding videos you want to see next. Although ive already uploaded a couple videos showing how to coptic stitch bind, i. In my first class, i taught you a supersimple way to create a journal or sketchbook with a pamphlet stitch. Coptic binding or coptic stitch can be done using many different sewing patterns. Coptic stitch bookbinding byob is unfortunately unavailable thankfully we have 1 other bookbinding class for you to choose from. Place the back cover on the worktable facedown with 1 paper signature on top of it, all holes lined up and facing you. Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. The coptic stitch coptic is an ancient style of binding that adapts beautifully to modern materials.
How to make a leather journal book binding tutorial diy diy journal, book. While coptic binding was being developed in egypt, a method known. Its a lot quicker than the creativebug class running at only 12 minutes long and a great place to start. Making a copticstitched sewn cover sketchbook wetcanvas. This versatile binding style is the perfect option for using wood, metal, plastic or other unusual materials for covers. Coptic book uses an ancient egyptian technique for binding a book that requires no glue or paste. The simplest form of coptic binding is as seen in the example above where the pages are held together by a neat stitch. I actually prefer to not see the binding, and you can hide the coptic stitch if desired inside a traditional bound book, but i also like the look of it. These itty bitty teeny tiny little books have 320 blank pages and they are just 1. In this tutorial, ill show you how to make a custom hardcover coptic stitch book. Make these blank, easily decorated envelope templates your next crafts project. Id love to try a coptic stitched leather cover like this. How to coptic stitch for those who dont have a sewing machine and looking to hand sew a.
After purchase you will be sent a link to a web page where you can. Mandala journal tutorial finally book binding, bookbinding tutorial. To secure your last stitch, wrap your thread around the back and pull tightly. Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon duration. It is made from an acid free, 170gsm, paper which is ideal for sketching, drawing and writing. Dating back centuries to the early christians in egypt, coptic binding is a technique still popular for creating beautiful handmade books. 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. A signature is a compilation of two or more loose folios. Its strength is proven when you flip the pages onto itself like a sketchbook and it refuses to weaken. Coptic binding is a great introduction to aspiring bookbinders and anyone who is curious about handmade books. Annerley community hub is a nonprofit organisation which assists the most vulnerable members of the community. This coptic book features a green with a little red decorative paper made in my studio with deckled edges onlaid into a grey green book cloth with a lovely smooth finish. I was in a class on 2 needle coptic last saturday and someone brought this calculation. Create a stunning combination coptic longstitch archival book.
Students are invited but not required to bring decor. These bindings have chain stitch sewing that laces through the board. Apr 19, 2016 kettle stitch book binding tutorial text block for case binding sea lemon stay safe and healthy. Stitch through the first hole on the left, and out the second. How to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding. So far yours is the best video i have found explaining the coptic stitch.
Nov 27, 2016 tips for loose coptic stitch bookbinding sea lemon. Last year i learned the coptic book binding stitch. We all used it and although a couple of people came pretty close to not having enough thread we did all make it without adding any thread. Dating from the second century, coptic bindings use a multiple loop stitch to bind page sections to a front and back cover. In this 3hour workshop, each student will complete the binding of a book. For a clearer, stepbystep focus on just the coptic stitch binding itself. Sew the remaining signatures using the kettle stitch. Coptic stitch bookbinding byob bookbinding classes new.
As one of the oldest known forms of the codex, it is fitting that we started with coptic style bindings. Jan 15, 2015 last year i learned the coptic book binding stitch. Although ive already uploaded a couple videos showing how to coptic stitch bind, i wanted to make a clearer tutorial with a focus on just the. Gogo getaway coptic book binding with niki rowland duration. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Cut 6 of waxed linen thread, and thread the bookbinding needle. Ethiopiancoptic bindings work of the hand by henry hebert.
Online is a wonderful place to learn new skills, including bookbinding but it can be hard to sort through the different options and the quality of tutorials is variable. This method of sewing together paged documents was common practice through the eleventh century peterson, 41. In this class, book binding part 2, i will teach you how to create a watercolor sketchbook with a 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. Coptic stitch bindings hold a special fascination for me. Im jennifer and i make crafty diy videos on my youtube channel sea lemon. The visible spine stitch resembles a chain stitch used in embroidery, and the pages of. I love all sea lemon s diy tutorials on youtube and especially her coptic stitch binding tutorial. At this point you will have created the covers for your book. Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often its called coptic stitch binding. You will learn paper grain, how to hand tear and fold their paper, configure sewing stations and sewing gauges, bind the book through the spine and stitch with 1012ply waxed linen thread for durability. Tips for loose coptic stitch bookbinding sea lemon youtube.
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