Coptic Stitch Binding Tutorial

[@mohanraotammana9247]

OMG 2nd!! I was waiting for this all morning!!!!! Thank u so much!!! I'm 14 yrs old living in India my love for junk journals started with ur 10 ideas for junk journaling video n then from the on I fell in luv with ur videos, I started with a small collection of junk journaling supplies found in my house n I am passionate so increase tht stash thank u so much LOVE FROM INDIA!!!!😊😊❤❤

[@kellyjean4981]

I love to hear this ❤. Keep it up. Would love to see some of your journals

[@sandytaylor-tran9056]

My husband and I are from Canada and just got home from our first trip to India! We loved it! Enjoy your journey with Junk Journaling and please show us some of your creations!

[@life_tashbyroo]

Hii, you might think this is odd but ...will you join me on a creativity playlist, like showcasing videos of journaling, just to say, you'll also need to post videos of journaling, before you say yes or no, you can view my channel if you're unsure about the videos to get a better idea of what I mean... please just consider...this is literally the first time I had a feeling and was like yes, I'd want to collabrate😅

[@life_tashbyroo]

And also no I'm not rich so this will be just for fun and like I said show casing so others can be inspired like you are with mam on this channel

[@pinkcadilack]

​@@life_tashbyroo what is your website please

[@tieskeellis8531]

Sooooo clear, no mistakes possible! The best teacher I ever had!

[@londongael414]

You give the BEST tutorials! I now feel confident I can have a go at the Coptic stitch, which I never have before. I particularly appreciated how you kept the same vocabulary throughout - so important for clarity and confidence-building, and how well done the written instructions were. The trouble you go to is what makes you the best. At the end, you have some simple, beautiful books, which really need no further embellishment. Favourite is the gold one, but they all look gorgeous. (What a great husband, to make you "sexy coffee"! 😉)

[@BanjoWantsATreat]

I’m sure this tutorial wasn’t as much fun for you, and something you did out of love for your followers. That said, I’ve tried coptic stitch tutorials before but was never quite clear on what to do on the ‘corner’ stitches where you switch from left to right. I ended up rewatching multiple times and still half-guessing what I had to do. But this…this is so clear. I could follow along and do it easily. It finally makes sense! Thank you for your struggle!

[@heikesiegl2640]

Out of Love? This is a crafting channel. Its her job to show interesting Projects. But yeah i agree she does everything very clear and precise

[@BanjoWantsATreat]

@@heikesiegl2640You can be a professional crafter and still appreciate your subscribers. She can publish whatever she wants, but this video was obviously done per the request of the subscribers. I personally very much appreciate that.

[@kellyjean4981]

@@heikesiegl2640 yes, out of love. As in it’s her channel, and I’m sure Natasa enjoys doing videos where the topic involves more of a creative free flowing vibe that gets her creative juices flowing. I’m not sure if you watched until the end, but Natasa herself mentioned that it wasn’t one of her favourite videos to make. ❤

[@gardengate1339]

Totally agree!

[@claireskey5439]

Natasha is clear and precise. Also lots of people requested this tutorial, and yes, she admits when something isn't her favourite 🤭✌🇭🇲💖

[@christine0nowell757]

This is the first time I have understood instructions for this type of binding, you're one amazing teacher. Thankyou so much xx from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😊 Ps, love the sexy coffee from hubby x

[@tarahines9931]

All of your careful details (printing the instructions, tamping down the inside of the covers, how to tighten, etc.) to make something beautiful, WITH environmental impact, are greatly appreciated!! And, of course, hi Banjo!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thanks! Love being able to support your work. I have a suggestion, but I know it's not my business. Buy me a coffee might be a better option to support your channel. With KZbin, you only receive 70% of my donation.. with buy me a coffee you get 95%, and the person donating doesn't have to create an account, unlike kofi. Sorry, if that was out of line. I just like the creator to get as much as possible. Thank you so much for all your inspiration ❤️

[@lisamessinger2607]

Thanks, Christy; I did not know that information. It is good to know how to maximize our support for the artist vs. the big company. 😉👍

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@lisamessinger2607 I'm glad it helped. I was worried it would come off the wrong way. I love supporting artist, and I just like to know they are getting the most. Thank you for your nice comment.

[@TreasureBooks]

Great suggestion! Thank you so very much for your donation and your suggestion. I totally agree with you! Thank you

[@YiotaTheodossiou]

oh dear. you are the best teacher EVER. Everybody can give instructions. You educate. Thank you so much

[@josephl.7]

Coptic Stitch is good to do she did a good job

[@elainewhitlock6338]

Thank you, Natasa, for all of your great videos! Your creativity is such an inspiration to all of your viewers! I know many hours are involved in your videos and I want to express my appreciation for the amazing content you bring each week! THANK YOU! ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much :) Your donation and kind words are very much appreciated. Have a great day!!

[@flippinmylid]

I wouldn't have ever known that you were frustrated through this process. You always stay so calm in the moment. I will try this. It's beautiful. Thanks. ❤

[@junkjournaljunkie1895]

BEST Coptic stitch tutorial ever!! Thank you!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@purplejanew]

The gold FX on the Stay Strong book are FABULOUS!!!! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@Qebehut]

YASS! I've always wanted to learn the coptic binding and your explanation is so clear! For my next journal I will play this video and do it together with you step by step. Thank you.

[@atomiclisa]

I've taken book making classes both in college and on my own but this was one of the best demos I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !! I'm so glad you think so :)

[@vickib5272]

Fabulous! I didn't realize the binding opens out flat - perfect. Your explanation and SHOWING it is SO helpful. Thanks a million!

[@lauriebieda4498]

Perfect teaching Natasha,as always,you spend so much time and thought for all of us..a true gem😊

[@lauriebieda4498]

Also would say curved needle makes it much easier

[@TamyC7]

Thanks! So much for all your videos. I'm so grateful I found your channel many years ago. Every Sunday, I wake up, and the first thing I do is come to your channel. 🙏🏾I will be praying for you and your family, Natasha. Sending love and strength your way.❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much :) I hope you have a beautiful day :)

[@judylinde2763]

Thank you for your struggle. You made this tutorial look doable and fun. I appreciate your hard work. This stitch is gorgeous and your journal is luscious.

[@michellerobinson1318]

Excellent tutorial, easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much, your struggle is very much appreciated. 😊😍

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@kristiniamiller8398]

This is so nice of you to demonstrate !! Thank you!! Plus love your sense of humor ❤

[@roseandtraincottage]

Thank you so much for patiently teaching this! 💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Thank you so much for sharing this process. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks for watching!

[@theplumcreekbooksmith]

Thank you for the easy to follow directions! You are a wonderful teacher. I look forward to trying this method of binding. Thank you again, so much! 💜💜💜 ~Corky

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@frazzledrobin5175]

Natasha, bless you and thank you. You put out the best videos - the ideas are top notch, your instructions are spot on, and they are all so well put together. You are a true treasure. I have always wanted to learn the coptic stitch binding but could ever get it sussed out. To show you how diverse your fans are, the last comment was from a 14 year old in India, I'm 67 years old and live in the US, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to be precise. Again, thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much 🤗

[@heathermacdonald5260]

So generous of you to share and so clearly done. Really love your approach - thank you very much!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gardengate1339]

I have always greatly appreciate your written instructions. I would never be able to do this type of binding without them.

[@jocelyngrace5115]

you are generous with your talent and I am grateful for all you have shared. Many thanks.

[@KathleenRenninger]

This is the clearest explanation I've seen yet! Sorry you had such a rough time with it, and I thank you for hanging in there. Your efforts are much appreciated!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@karenjenkins4020]

I’m sorry that making this tutorial was so difficult for you but at the same time I’m so happy for all of us that you did it because it’s the first Coptic stitch video that makes sense to me‼️Thank you ❤

[@ludmillasomp4723]

Excellent tutorial Natasha very clear and yes it was worth it. The stitching process was excellent and you made it look quite easy to do. You brought up a very good point on using cereal boxes for the cover as a practice process. Practice does make perfect no matter what the project is. I just have to mention the cover with the amazing hot glue texture is just awesome. Love it ❤❤your work is just magnificent. Thank you for sharing and be well.👍💕🤗👏🏻🇨🇦

[@Gretchen_T.]

Thank you for teaching me this method of book binding! I appreciate you!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@carmelkennedyorourke1384]

I absolutely adore ALL of your videos ! you are an amazing teacher and such a talented lady im new to journaling so finding you is the best thing ever thanks for all your work

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@katrineleber7238]

Wow! This video is SO helpful. You are a natural teacher! Hugs, treen 💕💕💕

[@sambeawesome]

As someone who has made videos themselves, I know exactly what you mean when some videos are just a HUGE pain to film, but the relief after (and all the kind comments!) make it worthwhile. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and working through the difficulties of making videos so we may all learn from and enjoy them. This was a fantastic video, I can't wait to give this binding a try! :D

[@belindamorentin2477]

I think I may finally be able to do this! Thank you for the clear, detailed instructions!

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gennieabalos]

I absolutely love this stitch! Thank you for always bringing so many awesome ideas and teaching them so well. I download and rewatch often!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@janiceprescott3012]

Thank you for taking the time to show how to do this step. I can hardly wait to try it.

[@TreasureBooks]

Have fun! Thank you for watching :)

[@peggymurray7881]

You really are amazing. I'm always mesmerized by your tutorials. Thank you thank you thank you. Peggy in Tucson, Arizona, USA.

[@CyclingM1867]

Thank-you very much. This is one of the clearest Coptic Stitch Binding Tutorials I've ever seen, and it makes some things very clear to me that other tutorials did not. I truly appreciate it, and this will help my future Coptic Stitched notebook making immensely. I'm also a brand new subscriber of yours as of this video. :)

[@annwitter9365]

Thank you so much for the written instructions! They make a big difference in helping do this process. You are the BEST! ❤

[@sandrareford2989]

Always so very clear! You are a natural teacher!!

[@smith_erleans7524]

Your journals look beautiful!🤩 Thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@nancynorris9822]

Beautiful! You are so talented! Its certainly more challenging than the pamphlet binding! TFS 🤗

[@gailvanitallie5000]

Thank you so much Natasha your instructions was very clear and precise!! Thank you for agin for doing this. I have done them before but always get mixed up but your explanation of the right to left/left to right I feel has finally sunk in!! 😄 Cheers to you for perservering through your filming!! 👏👏💕😍😊

[@hlegler]

You are such an incredible teacher!!! Thanks so much for the printable instructions!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@mn2mx563]

You did a GREAT job!!! Thank you for doing this… very clear, very detailed, extremely helpful. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[@marikareimer4411]

Hello Natasha, I love how you explained and showed so clearly the process of the coptic stitch. I really appreciate the clear written instructions that you have provided. TYSMFS 🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@ultreyas]

Thank you!!!! Natasha You have given us a master class, you are very generous. This was my best gift. Happy Easter for you and your family

[@grabbagcrafting6004]

I just want you to know how much I love this video. Thank you so much for alllll the work it took to put it together.

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simgahir4577]

How have you not got millions of subscribers? I've been watching your videos for about 3 years now, I love your creativity! Very inspiring. And I could listen to that beautiful accent all day 🥰 Thank you for sharing your ideas and skills.

[@karinroloff4562]

You make it look so simple and easy...which I'm sure it isn't until you learn how to do it...Thanks for sharing this technique.....................😻

[@TreasureBooks]

Exactly! Thank you ❤️

[@wildlancaster1]

Great video with clear instructions, Coptic binding is my nemesis I have really enjoyed watching this tutorial, thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@3rdeyeopen802]

I love this type of binding. Must practice but need to make the glue covers first, then practice on some cereal box or something. Thanks for your excellent directions 👍❤️

[@isabelfernandez9971]

Thank you once again for your impeccable explanations and work.

[@cyntiacunha8547]

Hello from Brazil... Excellent video... thanks...

[@susanmills9718]

Thanks Natasa this video is fabulous. I always find your videos incredibly relaxing and calming, in addition to being so inspiring. Echoing the comments below you are a really brilliant teacher. I'm really glad you have the Thanks button on your channel now, I've looked for ways to send you a contribution of thanks for ages. Really appreciate all your amazing work.

[@marybethsassoartistmentor]

Thank you, Natasa! Once again, it was an excellent video with clear instructions! I appreciate all the hard work that you put into all your videos. ❤

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Sorry that it was such a difficult video for you to do, but WOW - it was really good! Both your verbal, visual, and written instructions were so clear. Thankyou so very much.

[@jennimorgan9381]

All your efforts are hugely valued. Thank you so much for giving your time and knowledge. Yes it was extremely worth it as are all your videos.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@frankohlmeier8927]

For beginners like me, I use clothespins to hold previous signatures out of way…🥰 you are a great teacher! You reinforce, speak clearly, and make me want to get back into book making. Just ordered curved needles on Amazon!

[@marisolmendez1755]

You my dear Natasha are one of the best journalist teacherin all the aspects, by your demonstrations through the videos step by step and by guiding us through the step by step writing instructions, and by your always, always impeccable work. This biding is really beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I am not a journalist but I love crafts and since the Covid19 pandemic, I started watch your videos and to make some journals with what I got at home and give them to some of my family and friends, and I simply love it so much. I also made a journal book and add it in it a photo signature for my daughter. Again, Thank you so much for sharing your amazing art-work👌

[@Christaforde]

Dear Natasha, I just wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you for your amazing tutorials. I’ve watched several of your videos, and I’m always impressed by how clear and professional your guidance is. Your advice has really helped me understand the art of bookbinding on a deeper level, and I always look forward to your next video! I recently purchased your book, *Treasure Bookmaking*, and it’s been an invaluable resource for ideas and tips. My mother was a bookbinder and taught me the basics, but your tutorials have truly expanded my craft to new dimensions. I live in Ireland, and my collection of journals tends to have a Celtic theme, but I also love making and gifting junk journals with other themes to friends and clients of my own craft business. Your teaching has been such a great inspiration in this journey, and I’m very grateful for all that you share. Best wishes to you and yours, Christina (Ballygarvan Crafts, Cork)

[@debstrauss8549]

Thank you so very much for taking the time and loving care to explain this way of binding. You did a wonderful job 👏 💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@lisapt6702]

I’ve tried to follow other tutorials on this binding and they just weren’t clear so I was not successful. Thank you so much for creating a clear and concise video along with written instructions. I’m so excited to try this binding again and actually get it to work. I hope you enjoyed the sexy coffee!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much! :) The coffee was, indeed, delicious :)))

[@danoux0]

I had a book ready to assemble for months and I finished it today. Also same covers with hot glue and everything. I made 4 other ones to practice and I have just the right tension now! Thank you so much to teach us so many beautiful things! Greetings from Québec Canada 😊

[@annekeschep8148]

When you mentioned you had the hardest time making this video, well… it doesn’t show. You created an amazing tutorial! It was very clear, each and every step is well explained and has great visual. Thank you so much!! This binding is gorgeous! And even though I am a newbie junk journal maker (I have to make my first yet) I am confident I can do this binding thanks to your tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing👍👍👍

[@jonrutherford6852]

I think you did a splendid job here. Your instructions are clear and straightforward and you've even provided a printable version. I also like your frank admission that you dreaded making the video! Great work in every way. I made several coptic-bound books several years ago and am tempted to get supplies and make some more, but I already have more than I'll ever fill up with content, so not sure. Anyway, many thanks.

[@SallyTuckey]

Brilliant! You are so informative and clear with your instructions! Thank you!

[@thrifternothoarder7188]

I've wanted to do this binding for a few years now. Can't wait to try.

[@deecastelli]

Thanks! The best Coptic tutorial I ever seen ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your donation :)

[@jamieshreve3037]

This video came at the exact right time for me! I've always wanted to get into bookbinding and decided to make a small pocket notebook for my first project, but really didn't know how I wanted to bind it. I just completed my first project and I'm very pleased with how it came out!

[@elisekt1860]

This looks like what I need for my whole pages that I want to be vertical to keep it whole. Thank you so much for the video and notes!

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome!

[@caro1942]

This is a fantastic tutorial! I just made myself a day planner and it turned out so beautiful. I love that it lays flat, it’s so functional! I didn’t even bother doing a practice run, just dove right in after watching this video a couple of times. I did pick up a curved needle and I’m glad I did, though honestly I was more scared of that thing than anything… no blood was shed but it was a learning curve for sure (see what I did there 😉). Thank you Natasha, I love your channel and I know I’m going to make many, many more of these in the future 💕

[@docpeeps]

The best Coptic stitch video I have watched. Thank you! I have tried this in the past and found it so difficult to get the tension right so that the book doesn’t wobble. …I gave up, but I think I will pick it up again.

[@Dera42390]

GIRRRL LOL why did i think that is really how you counted before I realized it was sped up lol SUCH BEAUTIFUL work and such clear instructions, thank you so much, I'm very excited to try this style of stich!!

[@danacolosimo5874]

Have always wanted to learn how to do this 😊 can’t wait to do this 😊 Thank you so much for sharing 😊😘❤️🇨🇦

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you for being here ❤️

[@russacajacks436]

Your tutorials are so professional!!! I just started junk journaling and am having so much fun!!

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad! Thank you ❤️

[@lauraholleman3560]

Thank you so much for this! I’m going to gather some scraps and practice before I go for the real thing lol but your directions are very clear and will be easy to follow! Your videos are always so helpful and I really appreciate all you’ve taught me!

[@simonettagenova]

This is Natasha. The best. Just ordered your book and waiting for it. I am BEYOND THRILLED.

[@bipolarsdiary]

Ive never seen it before your past video, and I really didnt think much about it... But when you told us that the book lays flat... I NEED TO DO SOME! hahah Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@Jamie-m2v]

Natasha, your instructions were wonderful and very easy to follow. I’ve always had trouble with adding the last signature and cover when I do Coptic binding. You explained it so well I’m excited to try it again.

[@luannianke8110]

I was right! Your tutorial was EXCELLENT! I am so sorry for your frustrations. If it weren't for the ads it would have been totally seamless. Thank you so much for doing this whole thing including the hot glue process. I love the gold app to the cover, binding, and pages. MO, USA

[@kellyjean4981]

Oh man, we pay about 20$ a month to skip the ads. I know it is an added expense but we are a family of 5 and we can all watch KZbin without ads for that price, on our devices and the tv. It work for our family, because we mostly watch KZbin as opposed to Netflix or cable or any of the other subscriptions. It’s only when I see comments about ads, that I realize KZbin videos have them. I don’t think I could watch the videos if I had to see commercials 😢. But then again, I don’t watch regular tv either due to commercials lol.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 I tried to do this stitch years ago 1982 from a book ...believe me i was frustrated....your instructions are very clear❤🎉😂

[@claudiaacciolyconstantinid9023]

Best tutorial about coptic stitch binding ever! 😍👏🏻👏🏻

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@dianemellott5278]

You are SUCH a good teacher! Thank you!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!

[@brendahightower2793]

Thank you providing this tutorial. I've been wanting to learn or know how to do this techique. I'm glad you are providing step by step insructions. I appreciate how detailed your instructions are layed out. Clear and precise. I have just gotten into an interest of journaling and the making them. It is very intersting of the various techiniques used in making journals. TYFS. Be blessed. Happy crafting. :)

[@steveholland3216]

Very beautifully and thoroughly explained -thank you!

[@jeriannroberts1816]

I've had the curved needles to do projects to make tying flys easy. Now I have a better use for them other than gathering dust as they sit unused! Bravo 🎉

[@scraptastictreasures]

Ohhhh Natasa! Thank you for doing this! I was thinking through the whole thing that this was probably very tricky to record, getting the angles just right, but you did a fabulous job. I knew you would. Thank you for doing this for us! ❤

[@bethwilliams7967]

Thank you so much, I’ve done this before, but you explain it extremely well!

[@lilysix]

I thought I’d put this on in the background while making my second book. I was amazed I didn’t actually need the tutorial because my brain remembered how to do it. But hopefully if I let it and the commercials run it will help your channel. I very much appreciate the work you put into this video.

[@chars.1714]

Excellent tutorial. I’ve had the supplies to do this for a few years and hadn’t mustered up the nerve to try it…until today after watching your easy to follow video. I feel more confident now and think you were wise to suggest doing a practice one first. Thank you so much.🌺🌸🌺

[@lilysix]

Thank you thank you thank you for your work. I made a watercolour book I’ve always wanted to make all because of this video. I have long covid and needed this win, and it wouldn’t have happened without this video.

[@Alicia1948]

This is the best Coptic stitch book binding tutorial. It is so detailed. Also, when you add string, you tie a knot and go on to the next hole. Then, you don’t have a couple of knots. A stitch is missing, but it looks neater. Maybe there’s another way to add thread. Thank you so much for such a great tutorial!

[@heathersullivan8494]

It seems so confusing, but I am positive that once I’ve done it a couple times it may become a favorite. I really love the way it looks. I’m super glad you decided to do it. Thank you dear. ❤😊

[@MyDjturner]

Thanks Natasa. Your instructions are so easy to follow. Thanks again for sharing.

[@valumen]

Thank you so much for the instructions, even making them available to download!! That is so generous. And yes, to me it was absolutely worthwhile. I have never considered making my own notebook- I do now. Small donation coming up.❤

[@kerenvalentin7082]

It was worth it, so thank you so much for making the video. Sorry it was so frustrating but you did a great job at bringing it all together! 🤗🤗

[@catmakesdo]

Thank you for showing us this tutorial !! Iam going to give a try eventually, I don’t follow written instructions very well so have saved the video for when I need it. I did get confused when you said to turn the book upside down , by the second book I see you meant to turn it over . I like to get myself worked up 😂 once again thank you 😘