Easy Binding Tutorial For Beginners

I hope this video will be helpful for anyone new to bookbinding, I have found this method to be very simple, but it also is strong and looks beautiful! I hope I touched on everything you may be wondering, but if I didn't please feel free to ask any questions below :)
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[@hillaryfarley4186]

"don't be scared. It's not hard it's just new" I pretty much have been avoiding starting for a week because I'm scared. I'm going for it. 😬

[@goldenbunnies4143]

(Ik this is super late but) U can do it! I believe in u boo!

[@cathychrosniak3742]

How do you get different Sizes papers in? Envelopes etc. Thank u

[@wholesome_orange1553]

how did it go?

[@wholesome_orange1553]

@Wxlfy 星 well you never know. Also, it wasn’t that hard imo. (Had to make a book for a school project)

[@wholesome_orange1553]

@Wxlfy 星 well gl!

[@hellodolly.pullip6391]

i'm really broke and i didnt know how i could ever afford a gift for my best friend for christmas and she loves writting so I thought I could make her a book like yours :) i love them! and all of your videos are so easy to understand and I really can't wait to start doing her gift! thank you so much!!

[@JohannaClough]

HelloDolly .Pullip you're welcome! Have fun! Xx

[@hellodolly.pullip6391]

crafting is always fun :3 can I tag you on instagram when i'll put the result? ^^ I want to give you credit for inspiring me :)

[@dhanakesavulu2097]

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[@riabrummel808]

Respect

[@syr3n582]

And She will love it!!! Sentimental is THE best! Better than any store bought. Have fun!!!!

[@bl0tt44]

once you have made enough signatures, stack them together squarely then just make marks on the folded sides so they are all in the same place. much easier than making a template x

[@MaAllen417]

But a template makes it nice if you have multiple signatures to bind.

[@plants53]

@@MaAllen417 and you can you use again and again on your next ;)

[@bethcasenhiser2593]

Could you do a video on making covers and the different things you can use for a cover. Thank you!

[@kiwimiwi5452]

Me: *assembling everything while watching* "I'm ready" Johanna: *starts* Me: "okay I'm not THAT ready"

[@Kayenne54]

Pause and rewind buttons help immensely. Try it out on a mock journal with pretend signatures first. Just bung 'em all together and use embroidery thread tripled up, or similar. Perhaps don't try it on a journal proper until you feel proficient. Use photocopy paper to practice.

[@kiwimiwi5452]

@@Kayenne54 I have made quite a few books since then! It took me a little bit to figure it out, but now it's a super therapeutic thing to do

[@jennit5581]

First, your tutorials are amazing, I just finished a cute little notebook, you were so helpfull. Second, your voice is SO UNBELIEVABLY CALMING. Thank you very very much for your video :)))

[@arkansasfamily6088]

Oh my gosh! I did it on the first try!!! I'm over the moon excited about it. Lol. I didn't have the correct string (I used sewing thread) or proper sized needle but I did it! ☺️ thanks so much. Loved this tutorial.

[@plants53]

You can use tooth floss which is waxed too. Hope that helps.

[@mn2mx563]

Yep Dental Floss works great and CHEAP

[@Ashlieskye]

actual binding starts at 6:50

[@samanthamartinez8588]

Ashley's Lens Thanks! :)

[@mdsohag5142]

Ashley's Lens thanks dear *hugs*

[@priyankagowda4507]

Thanks Ashley 's ley

[@reemachipkar8740]

she is so slow

[@thisgirlrocks6469]

Thanks 👍😂

[@Rachy-SociallyAwkward]

Absolutely love this you’ve helped me immensely (word of the day) mommy said I couldn’t do it but I made her a Christmas journal so easy and fun also saves your pocket money cos you can get big pages and cut them down with mommy’s help with her guillotine paper cutter make more pages than you buy in the shop. Thankyou so much love from Rachy xxxxx

[@khandragreen3523]

Thank you so much for this video and your other tutorial. I have honestly no clue how I came across it, but it inspired me. I just spent the last 6 hours creating a very elegant sketch book. To be honest, I'm so in love with how mine turned out. Thank you so much!

[@chloeking4208]

Just followed along to this video and finished my first signature in my first handmade junk journal! I literally shed a few tears of joy. I LOVE journaling so much, but in recent years have really lost my spark for it. This is the most fun I’ve had with a journal in a very long time and I’m so grateful to have discovered this side of the journaling community. I think I’ve finally found my journaling “home” 🤍

[@levi-young]

Thank you for doing this! I'm using tea stained paper, and I'm making a small book to display pressed flowers :)

[@karinajoanna2513]

I have literally look at about 50 different tutorials on notebook binding and this has by far been the easiest to follow and understand. Your absolutely right! It’s intimidating at first which made me stay away from doing anything “binding” related until now. Thank you so much for this all your tutorials.

[@weeshepherd]

I just made my first junk journal and used your technique ! Whew. I needed it perfect , as it was a gift. Your clear video and explanation made it possible. Thank you for your time, and knowledge.

[@madisonwiley123]

I'm so inspired by your videos. definitely gonna try making journals for my mom and sister for Christmas this year! 💜

[@iamdawt]

I can't believe how excited I am that I sewed my very first signature together while watching your video, thank you! I could kick myself for waiting so long to try this.

[@bonnielass22]

Wonderful, thank you for sharing! I have never made a junk journal. All types of other books but I can't wait to use your tutorial for my junk journal. Shared it so maybe my friends might see it and learn too.

[@buntysvintageemporium3632]

Thank you very much for taking the scaryness away from binding.

[@gabbychiera8816]

This was really helpful I've always wondered how people do this! Thanks :)

[@iamsuzzie]

thank you for all the encouragement Three years later than this video, I am binding my first book..

[@maddieb.8514]

Ok so I just realized I'm 4 years late but I just came across your video and it seriously gave me the confidence to bind my first signature with nothing but a metal kabob (used to poke holes in the paper) and some thick twine from the dollar tree. Lol. And I just carefully threaded it through the holes by hand just using my fingers to get it through to the other side just enough to be able to pinch it as it came out and finish pulling it through. It actually turned out super legit and I'm pretty proud of it! So guys really, if this is something you've been wanting to try, don't be afraid! This video explained it so well I just got in there with what I had and made it work! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thewitchhatseamstressleele7298]

I am so grateful for this ! I have been wanting to do this for years now and didnt know how . I really appreciate this , thank you , so much xoxo

[@jenneke9763]

Thanks for this basic and easy method of binding method, Johanna! I just used it to make a 5 folded sheet with watercolour paper cover for a special card! With great results! I appreciated the encouragement plus suggestions for substituting with materials that I had at hand.

[@colinreid325]

Going to give it a go after watching your video, been thinking of making my own watercolour journal for a while. Thanks for sharing.

[@JohannaClough]

colin reid Sounds awesome, i'm sure you will be able to do this just fine! You won't have to buy watercolour books any more 😊

[@janiceerbstoesser84]

Thank you so much for this series of making a junk journal for beginner. You are such a good teacher!!! It has halped me so much in making a journal for my granddaughter for her 8th grade graduation 🎓

[@smilely771]

Love this, the measuring was what I think has had me stalled , your method is easy, thank you for sharing 🙂💕

[@EllaTee293]

I've been wanting to make little books for years & have enough paper left over from scrapbooking for hundreds of them so hopefully I'll actually do it now! Thanks for sharing - I've been following your channel for years. I love your accent & your free & quirky style xx

[@LWalkerbCre8tiv]

This is sooo helpful, thank you! You've made it easy and do-able! Much appreciated!

[@kathleenheuss1088]

I just started researching bookbinding. This tutorial was extremely helpful! Thank you very much for posting it! :)

[@lynn7779]

Love your videos. You made it look so simple and love your soothing voice. ❤️ And thank you for actually showing us how to do it instead of bragging about all of your brilliant pages like so many do. Honestly I think a lot of them like to hear the sound of their own voice, respectfully. Keep up the great work. 💕

[@lindseywarren44]

Thank you, Johanna! I've been very inspired to make a wee journal for a friend's Christmas gift. I've never done one before, so this was super helpful! Many thanks and Blessings

[@LishhFlexx]

Wow! Thanks so much! I literally "tried" to follow about3 or 4 other book binding video tutorials before I miraculously got to your channel! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for!! You rock! You have certainly gotten yourself one more subscriber! Here's to more learning!!

[@apprehensivity8416]

I use this technique all the time! I'm glad to see that I could use it on a larger scale for full books!

[@karenmusa3052]

Omg omg omg finally lol..I've searched book binding for miniature books for the last hour and everything was how to make a mini book. Then I found u lol and she's an Aussie yeehaaa lol perfect..me too. Im in Perth, can't thanku enough for a unreal tutorial. Very easy and simple to follow. Yayyyy thanku so much hon, you have saved me throwing my phone across the room 🤣 Cheers hon, I've subscribed too..🥰

[@apprehensivity8416]

I use a similar technique all the time! I'm glad to see that I could use it on a larger scale for full books!

[@debcobern312]

Best tutorial on this I've come across in the past year!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@yasminenaamo5775]

I've seen your work before and still i liking it. I'm going to try it today!

[@shawnrobinson6718]

Omgosh I've been waiting to learn how to do this!! Thank you 😊. I'm getting ready to make my first journal and was actually experiencing anxiety 🙃 😅. Yes you were right. I've procrastinating for a week now, I'm so worries I'm going to mess it up..sighs, but thank you again for making and sharing this video.

[@apple6ification]

Thankyou so much, easy and clear, can't wait to get started! 💗

[@kerrycanale9472]

2 videos and I will be going for it later today. I have wanted to do this for along time with having a huge craft stash and no idea where to start. I am so excited. Thank you so much for teaching so well❤️

[@marinemom351]

It really does look easy. My granddaughters and I enjoy watching your videos and since they are small it is perfect, not slow at all. You are a great teacher.

[@Scavenger82]

This video has helped immensely with a project I'm working on! Thank you for making it. ❤

[@angelreading5098]

Wonderful Johanna,your tutorial explains the mysteries of binding well and I will use this system,thank you.

[@denisemoore4676]

Awesome video! Watched it once and created the cutest little journal. Thanks for sharing your talents!

[@shakedmilo1527]

Thank you so much! I may try this soon, I wanted to try stitching my journals for a while now, and now it looks like something simple, that I can easily do! Yay :)

[@JohannaClough]

Yes you can do this!! You're welcome! X

[@Inkjourney]

I have been thinking of running a book binding workshop at my daughter's school (NZ) and this little video makes it seem so simple. Also good for compiling school projects, which I am about to do with my mini me.

[@ladylibby673]

What a wonderful tutorial. My daughter and I have both been wanting to make our first journal, but have been intimidated by this step. You explained it and demonstrated it so well. I really appreciated that your video has captioning, as my daughter was born permanently profoundly deaf. The first time I watched it without any sound and it was so clear in the demo on how to do this step. Thanks so much.

[@jonessarah001]

super inspiring tutorial, thank you so much for sharing this! Love all your videos 😁

[@lillimoller3398]

This is soooo helpful! I made my own and I love it, made it with a fake leather cover and now i have a beautiful sketchbook😍😊

[@katie5384]

You make it look so simple. Thank you for the video.

[@craftyheifer]

This video was a huge help!! I'm learning and working on making my first one. Thank you for sharing!!

[@karengill6214]

Oh how great it is to finally find a crafter from Australia who shops at Spotlight! Thanx so much for sharing Im a beginner in bookbinding for journal making and you have explained this so well just discovered your channel and subscribed 🤗

[@photogsis41]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial. This was just what I was looking for! God Bless!

[@bryannabatista8978]

I love this! You inspired me to try it! You're awesome Johanna

[@veronikanazarejova4036]

Love this! I've already make one christmas present 🎀 original and beautiful

[@gentlejules7255]

Thank you! I can't wait to try one for the first time. 😀

[@LaraGr8]

Hi Johanna, I was so inspired by your video "Making a journal for beginners" and last night I've bonded my 1st journal following this binding method and I LOVE the results. thank you so very much for your video and inspirations!

[@JohannaClough]

LaraGr8 thats amazing! Congrats on your first book i hope its the first of many! Z

[@farnazh]

This is so helpful and clearly explained, thank you!

[@stephaniemcclaran967]

Wonderful video, explicit instructions. Thank you so much !

[@bubbanme4]

Your videos are soothing. You sound like an incredibly nice person. You're very encouraging too. Thank you😊

[@geeskej]

Great tutorial! Easy, straight forward and not intimidating because of the way it's explained. Thanks!

[@taishanaomi]

You are such a kind encouraging person thank you so much for this

[@darrenholt4530]

Thank you for this video, I’ve quite a few old magazines I need to stitch bind and now feel a lot more confident. You have a beautiful accent too.

[@melpinkbujo]

Looks really interesting and easy, I will definitely try this out! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@mrsbobbysingh7155]

Your tutorial is so excellent and you definitely got it right bindings is very intimidating especially first time as you don’t want to mess your spine of your book . Thanls so I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us 😊 Bobby

[@mabelknust]

Loved it, Johanna! Very helpful! Thanks.

[@abitofbirdsong]

Thank you! I️ love how positive you are.

[@beccitroncone8083]

That was a fantastic simple explanation! Thank you so so much!

[@ceillekarts7185]

I know this is an old video but thank you so much for posting it! I saw it last night and just finished making my first book! Super excited to see how it holds

[@vabchgal1]

Oh my what a great tutorial. Simple. Thank you for making this.

[@iamsuzzie]

Thank you for the details of this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. My biggest problem is getting the pages done so I can bind them. I keep adding embellishments. I am wondering if I am prolonging the binding part of this project. LOL Thank you

[@harwolful]

very helpful! thank you, I'm about to try it with my students

[@ineeda_namev8764]

I'm gonna make myself a flippin journal today! And experiment. Loved the motivational talk at the end too!! Thanks Johanna! :^D

[@karenferguson7662]

thank you so much for taking this as simple as possible...you have left it clear and easy to follow, so thank you

[@ChadlyRN]

Thanks for the video. So easy to follow. Very helpful.

[@FIDOUS]

Ok this is absolutely one of the most informative, delightful and cool videos I’ve every seen.. And the perfect match with the eyeballed one and the measured template is Excellent. Bravo !

[@lindseywarren44]

Thank you! This was perfect. Answered all of my questions! 💗

[@janetbensch5871]

Thank you just what I needed to know adter watching your beginner video, this will be my first journal I am going to make Janet

[@myozbubble]

Thanks for breaking down the steps. Now it seems so easy!!

[@ruthiekins]

I did it!!! Thank you for such easy instructions!

[@thelmascreationsandmore2511]

Thank you Johanna for this tutorial! It was easy and to the point, and I did it! Yay me!

[@Animelover-ew8to]

Thank you!! You saved my life because i had an homework of making a book and the other vids where to difficult!! Thank you!!

[@elizabethbennett2072]

Thank you for making this process so easy!

[@kyliedempsey8357]

Loved this! Thank you and made perfect sense.

[@dazsmith9417]

tfs your a great teacher, you do really make people want to try and think they can do it x

[@wendydavie3674]

Thank you for sharing. You make your videos easy to follow.

[@lanasanders7669]

Great video, I have tried to figure it out and was about to give up, I think I can do this now. Thanks so much.

[@cindy1274]

thank you! I've been stressed about doing this part. A beginner at all this.

[@Kara-mu2ud]

thank you so much for this video.

[@JohannaClough]

karen skippet You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@raghadorabi2230]

Thank you thank you thank you so much!! It was extremely helpful.

[@jaydeecurtis4474]

Following the tutorial right now. Been waiting for so long to make it.

[@sandycan1]

Thank you so much for this video, you explained it so easy, I will have more confidence going forward, thanks again ❤️

[@taishanaomi]

You’re a really kind person thank you for this

[@rouseidesugananika]

thank you so much for sharing a great method!

[@juneholbrook9452]

Amazing video. Shannon green said you did wonderful tutorials and I agree. Thank you.

[@sofiaali8011]

Thank you so much! This was really useful :)

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

Thank you for this. You are a good teacher!

[@jadeauburn9220]

This was the simplest tutorial I could find in 2020! Thank you :)

[@marcelaesteves7454]

Thank you so much. I want to make thoughtful personalized Christmas present for my friends, but i am low on cash. This was so helpful.

[@julianalmonster]

it's so cute the way she was surprised when saw that her measures was so close to when she measured with the ruler awww