The casebinding method improves upon the original vellum bindings, enabling books to survive hundreds (even thousands) of years. While the steps to create one are not complicated, there are several. Since I'm also making my...
If you've been on the hunt for a bookbinding chain stitch tutorial, look no further! Just in time for fall, I've created a 6-hole pamphlet using the beautiful chain link stitch. What I love most is how the chain look really...
If you're looking for a simple book you can create in less than 45 minutes, look no further. This simple book uses an easy sewing technique called the 3 hole binding method to secure 10 folded pages. That's right, this...
Right now, there are two needle "flavors" in bookbinding: straight and curved. I'll explain both so you'll know how to choose the right bookbinding needle for your project. Straight vs. Curved Bookbinding Needles Believe it...
I've said it before and I'll say it again - you don't need formal training to be a bookbinder. All you need is a successful bookbinder who wants to teach you everything they know. That's where I come in. If you want to...
A bookbinding sewing frame is an essential tool for book makers. It allows us to sew on support structures, which is the next step for intermediate to advanced bookbinding. In this article, I'll show you all the steps and...
A lot of friends, family and acquaintances ask have asked me, "How long does it actually take to make a book?" I hear the emphasis on the word "actually" as if bookbinders are either over- or under-inflating the time...