Longstitch bookbinding

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To make this book you will need: A cover sturdy enough to sew through, ideally, thick leather. Decorative thread, sturdier is better. Text block, prepared to Longstitch method: four sewing stations, evenly spaced for an even pattern, or different if you're feeling adventurous. Pierce the leather with the same sewing stations. Embellishments could be added where the stitches cross, or anywhere you like, really. Instructions:

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Longstitch bookbinding Longstitch Bookbinding, Book Binding Methods, Bookbinding Ideas, Stitch Binding, Vintage Diary, Handmade Sketchbook, Long Stitch, Leather Folder, Leather Journal Cover

These are extra thick journals with more than 500 pages. They have wrap-around covers & a long strap to wrap around the book. The pages are handbound using a longstitch and link stitch binding, sewn with natural linen thread. The sewing is visible on the spine in an X pattern. There are 512 pages (when you count both sides of each sheet). Paper is ivory, 50lb (74g/m2) Canson drawing paper, unlined, with torn edges. Book size is 6" x 4.5" and 2" thick (or 15.5cm X 11.5cm X 5cm). visit my…

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