The 3 holes are the 3 sewing stations, 2 on the front cover and 1 in the edge of the spine. You will be handbinding a blank journal with an expert teacher and craftsperson, lu douglas. Its strength is proven when you flip the pages onto itself like a sketchbook and it refuses to weaken. This book is a coptic book made to look like a japanese stab binding. Check out my post on the freckled fawn blog to see how i made the layouts below. Coptic book binding with niki rowland for gogo getaway apologies that some of the video is off camera this obviously cannot be readjusted after filming. Coptic stitching is one of the easier forms of stitched bindings, making it a great way to start learning, and it is one of the most intriguing with an exposed spine and intricate, visible stitching pattern. A perfect method for a sketchbook because the open book lies flat. I dont even know what to call that when googling it since it looks like it is essentially a coptic binding without boards. It makes no difference whether its an even or odd number of holes for this binding. In this tutorial, ill show you how to make a custom hardcover coptic stitch book. The stack is then bound together along one edge by either sewing with thread through the folds or by a layer of flexible adhesive.
Recognized by scholars as the worlds first codex, or multisignature, binding, it became the distant forerunner to modern. Make a book perfect for notetaking, sketching, journaling, recipes, giftgiving, etc. Learn the art of bookbinding with this beginners class at annerley community hub. Learn how to create just such a book using the coptic stitch. The term is also used to describe modern bindings sewn in the same style. Build a sturdy notebook with coptic book binding make. Its the one that finally helped the binding click for me.
It is made from an acid free, 170gsm, paper which is ideal for. Many readers and hobbyists like coptic binding, which allows a book to lie completely open when flat. See more ideas about book making, book binding, bookbinding tutorial. And unlike the more common coptic binding that uses 1 needle and a continuous piece of thread, this paired needle version uses uses 2 needles and 1 piece of. Coptic bindings, the first true codices, are characterized by one or more sections of parchment, papyrus, or paper sewn through their folds. Functionalitywise, coptic binding doesnt use any special glues and results in a book that can open flat. Many of you have asked how to wrap hardcovers, so here you go. If youre lefthanded or have a southpaw who you hold close to your heart, you know. Coptic book uses an ancient egyptian technique for binding a book that requires no glue or paste. That all said, the book does lay open flat rather pleasantlycoptic bindings strong suitand i was proud of my ability to translate the stitches on the video into stitches in reality.
The sewing is done through pairs of sewing stations with a. The book above is currently available in my etsy shop. Put your old cereal cartons to good use and make your very own coptic bound journal. Coptic book binding with niki rowland for gogo getaway apologies that. Few things are more beautiful or more special than a hand bound book. Coptic stitching is the most popular form of book binding. If you already have your holes punched, go directly to the coptic stitch tutorial. Coptic book binding with niki rowland for gogo getaway apologies that some. In this 4 part book binding tutorial youll learn everything from making your book covers to punching holes and stitching the signatures. This introduction is an overview of examples of twoneedle coptic bound books and a description of this type of book. In the first few weeks of school, we started with nonadhesive structures.
My friend caroline rowland of patchwork harmony and 91 magazine wrote the most amazing book. The beginning of this article includes basic instructions for making a hole template and preparing the covers and signatures for binding. This one has pictures and journaling organized by month. The aim of this course is to familiarise you with the necessary knowledge and skills to. The coptic binding stitch is a classic and popular method for binding a handmade book. This method of sewing together paged documents was common practice through the eleventh century peterson, 41. With this easy to follow coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, binding your own book is easy and fun. The coptic method of binding was first used to bind together leaves of papyrus in islamic egypt, and evolved alongside the everchanging book technologies, binding everything from parchment to vellum and paper books. Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. 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. Learn coptic weave binding with pairedneedle sewing today and make your. 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. In this weekend project, well be making a tough travelers notebook using the coptic binding method.
Rachel hazell book binding on skye making books, timber house, book binding, journals. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. You will be using paiges new pink paislee collection, pick me up. 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. There are many versions of the coptic stitch binding. The coptic binding is a historical, non adhesive structure, still popular today for its flexible and beautiful format. Create sketch books or journals for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones. I wanted to take a live class but couldnt find one locally, so i turned to the internet. For the love of books crafts to make sewing tutorials. When using the coptic binding method to bind your book, you may use as many holes as you like for stitching.
These bindings have chain stitch sewing that laces through the board. Students will become familiar with bookbinding tools, materials, and terminology, as well as sewing skills that will allow students. Coptic bookbinding toolkit diy book art exposed spine binding make your own traditional a5 journal 8. The first book is sewn with a 3hole paired coptic stitch. Coptic binding is believed to have been invented by egyptian coptic priests nearly 2000 years ago as a better way to bind their manuscripts. I made the covers from the same sheet of display board i used to cover my hardbound book earlier in the week. See more ideas about book binding, book making and handmade books.
See more ideas about book making, handmade books and book art. The book opens very flat, making it easy to write and draw in. Calculating thread length for coptic stitch binding. A great stitch with beautiful exposed spine that opens flat, making an ideal sketchbook or photo album. Coptic bindings are seen as the first true codices in book history.
As one of the oldest known forms of the codex, it is fitting that we started with coptic style bindings. Create a beautiful hand made book, and learn the much loved book binding technique known as coptic with paige taylor evans. Coptic binding part 2 sewing it all together handmade. Youd never believe how easy it is to create and bind your own book.
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. These books are handbound using the ancient coptic style of binding. Its just over an hour long and is broken down into 11 short videos.
Coptic and saddle stitch binding coffee breaks and. I had to sew the link stitch loosely in order to meet the 5mm spine width requirement the original spine is much narrower, but the book block at its largest dimension is. This is an ancient binding technique used by the copts in egypt as early as the 2nd century ad a nd is characterized by sections or signatures attached to each other with a series of linked chain stitches across the spine. Last year i learned the coptic book binding stitch. Gogo getaway coptic book binding with niki rowland youtube. Coptic binding is handmade sewing, your own designs can be applied, by choosing favorite thread, color and material. Dont miss our video demonstration of how to coptic bind a chapbook. Handmade books and journals handmade books and journals. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as a stack of individual sheets.
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. Photo gifts for mom diy pen holder kids can make with lego. Japanese stab is a great option for photo albums because you can easily insert stubs to create a thicker spine so that the book lays flat when all the pictures are inserted. 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. Before stitching, you will need to punch holes in the covers and signatures of your book.
If the leather is omitted, a coptic binding is nonadhesive, and does not require any glue in its construction. Revealing the secrets of an early coptic manuscript. After consultation with coptic binding expert, book conservator julia miller, i chose one of the sewing styles illustrated in szirmais archaeology of medieval bookbinding. Make a coptic bound wooden book create your own unique a6 hardback book using offcuts of wood and decorative paper. In this class, students will learn the basics of coptic binding through creating a small book. This is coptic binding by laura wooley on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Choose your coverspostcards sets of two glued back to back, old book covers, heavy card stockand punch holes with an awl purchased at hardware stores for about eight dollars about a quarter inch from the left edge.
Learn to bookbind and decorate a coptic stitch book in this easytofollow and quick tutorial. Coptic book binding with natalie stopka at the textile. Alternative methods of binding that are cheaper but less. This is another way i use because this doesnt really need glue at all. Once you complete this step, you can create signatures, which are a set of folios placed together. Please dont leave negative comments, simply take what you can from this free video and good luck m. Jody alexanders class on creativebug is hands down the best class out there. To create your book, make your folios, which are folded pages, by folding your large pages in half.
How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. Create a beautiful handmade book using the amazing coptic book binding stitch. Modern coptic bindings can be made with or without covering leather. Gogo getaway coptic book binding with niki rowland duration. Buy unique handmade books and journals or learn how to make a book. Finally, this is a baby book i made for my son using the japanese stab binding. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea. Although there are lots of little steps, its so rewarding when you hold your finished book in your hands ready to fill with journaling or art. I was in a class on 2 needle coptic last saturday and someone brought this calculation. It seems appropriate to write this first blog post about the binding that i love the most. Book binding has been around for literally thousands of years, so there are a lot of different structures. Each binding has its own advantages and disadvantages, and which one to use on which book depends on size, type of paper used to print on, and desired look and functionality.
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