How to coptic stitch by sea lemon one of the best tutorials out there for this type. Instructions on creating the coptic binding stitch. Coptic stitch bookbinding is a simple and beautiful way to create a handmade sketchbook. Bind them together and create a book you and your family can cherish for years to come. Fyi theres a great number lousy videos on bookbinding, have to watch out for them.
I dont even know what to call that when googling it since it looks like it is essentially a coptic binding without boards. Aug 04, 2012 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 binding method itself. For instance there seems to be a lot of confusion re just what a coptic stitch is vs a kettle stitch, im still not sure. A signature is a compilation of two or more loose folios. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon. Coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial the easy way tortagialla. Dating from the second century, coptic bindings use a multiple loop stitch to bind page sections to a front and back cover. Still in use today, an advantage of journals sewn in the coptic style is that they lie completely flat when open.
There are also a number of different ways to close a longstitch book. Coptic binding is favored by many readers and hobbyists, as it allows a book to lay completely open when flat and at an angle. I think the book being discussed had 4 holes, 5 signatures each 5 papers agate says. 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.
Buttons can be stitched into the binding and a thread attached to the cover flap. Mar 31, 2014 the double needle coptic stitched book was the most challenging and rewarding book we made. Functionalitywise, coptic binding doesnt use any special glues and results in a book that can open flat. I wanted to take a live class but couldnt find one locally, so i turned to the internet. Calculating thread length for coptic stitch bindings by agate janet says. The binding stitches form of chain from the folded edge of one signature to the next. This book is a coptic book made to look like a japanese stab binding. 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. In this technique, the cover and signature are sewn at once.
The beginning of this article includes basic instructions for making a hole template and preparing the covers and signatures for binding. 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. A coptic stitch style binding also often referred to as a chain stitch binding is one that doesnt use any glues and where the signature stitchings. It uses thread to sew folded pages together into a stack, and allows the book to open flat on every page. Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often its called coptic stitch binding. This is a great method for when you have book covers that are individual boards instead of completely wrapped around the entire journal. Nov 20, 2019 lots of handmade books made with a coptic bookbinding stitch here. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet ibookbinding. Watch our quick thread waxing demonstration here 2. There are three basic variations of the pamphlet stitch. Various forms of this stitching technique have remained popular for over 1,500 years and are still in use today. Last year i learned the coptic book binding stitch. Mar 31, 2012 kettle stitch vs coptic stitch binding i received quite lots of enquires asking me the different between kettle and coptic stitch binding. Coptic bindings are seen as the first true codices in book history.
You are basically binding all the signatures and covers together with a connected. We will start the sewing process from the middle hole in this saddle stitch bookbinding tutorial. See more ideas about book binding, book making and handmade books. 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.
This video will mainly focus on the covers, but ill show you how to make the entire book as well. As the various art books on display highlighted, the chain stitch that allows the book to lie completely flat makes it ideal for journals, sketchbooks, and art projects. 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. I am very passionate of the art of book binding and i also love to create a craft product which i.
Its great for sketchbooks, and larger display books. Here i am using a vintage advertisement i purchased at a rummage sale that is on lightweight chipboard. Art professor demos coptic stitch bookbinding youtube. 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. Coptic book binding samples handstitched binding with the books spine. Jan 25, 2007 calculating thread length for coptic stitch bindings by agate janet says. If youre lefthanded or have a southpaw who you hold close to your heart, you know. May 15, 2012 the coptic stitching and casebinding processes are lengthy compared to softcover perfectbinding, but the results are far superior. If you already have your holes punched, go directly to the coptic stitch tutorial. This method of sewing together paged documents was common practice through the eleventh century peterson, 41.
See more ideas about book binding, book making and bookbinding tutorial. Early christians living in egypt are thought to be responsible for developing the coptic style of binding pages, by stitching their edges together and to front and back covers. Nov 25, 2007 this is a book binding demo of the coptic stitch. Beginning in the 2nd century ad in the eastern mediterranean basin, the egyptian copts used a chain stitch fig. Aug 16, 2010 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. Calculating thread length for coptic stitch binding.
Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. Before stitching, you will need to punch holes in the covers and signatures of your book. In this 3hour workshop, each student will complete the binding of a book. 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. This first method is known as coptic stitch binding. Coptic bindings, the first true codices, are characterized by one or more sections of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I usually measure the length of the book times the number of signatures, plus 2 more times for the covers. Thread bookbinding material 101 bookbinding workshop. Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. Detail showing arched inner spine a properly made book of this type should lay open easily without damage to the spine, and of course, close satisfactorily and remain so. The book above is currently available in my etsy shop.
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. There are stitches with one thumb loop and stitches with three or more. Create a stunning combination coptic longstitch archival book. It also showcases a clear view of the spine and the colorful threads holding the. Top 10 longstitch bookbinding tutorials ibookbinding. 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. The simplest method of binding a single signature codex, or a book bound on one edge, is with a pamphlet stitch. I think its a great method for when you have book covers that. Coptic stitch journal project ideas blick art materials.
Create sketch books or journals for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones. The 3 holes are the 3 sewing stations, 2 on the front cover and 1 in the edge of the spine. 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 binding method itself. The coptic stitch is a nonadhesive, handsewn binding method introduced during the fourth century a. Most needle binding stitches is worked around the thumb, with loops being picked, twisted or moved off the thumb.
Stitching copticbound books washington university in st. The double needle coptic stitched book was the most challenging and rewarding book we made. Originally used by the early christians in egypt the copts some 2000 years ago, the coptic bound book is characterized by its. I think kettle is the name of a knot and coptic is the name of a stitch. Many participants wanted to learn the best stitch, but for me both have special character of its own. 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. With this easy to follow coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, binding your own book is easy and fun. This form of binding, also known as coptic sewing, leaves the spine of the book exposed, revealing the stitches that connect the pages of the book. Coptic stitching is the most popular form of book binding.
The binding stitches form of chain from the folded edge of one signature to. Saddle stitch bookbinding tutorial bookbinding workshop. Students are invited but not required to bring decor. 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. The coptic stitching and casebinding processes are lengthy compared to softcover perfectbinding, but the results are far superior. The coptic stitch is a needle binding stitch that does not employ a thumb loop. The first book is sewn with a 3hole paired coptic stitch. The transition from scroll to binding was a long one, but it is connected to the spread of christianity. Detail showing arched inner spine a properly made book of this type should lay open easily without damage to the. What i really like about the coptic binding stitch is that you can use this bookbinding technique for almost anything that is fairly stiff for your covers. How to make a sketchbook diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon.
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