Tutorial for Link Stitch Binding with Sewn Covers.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

the magnet holder was an epiphany for me!

[@jaescala]

Ha, Love the comment. Cats love to "help me" when I sew books. This helps keep the needle in sight. Now the daily challenge for you, is to see how many other opportunities for magnet uses! Have fun binding!

[@Greenfields19]

This is by far, the very best demonstration on KZbin. Thank you so much. Excellent

[@jenthulhu]

Finally! I've finally found someone who is truly an expert at book making and not just someone who has made 4-5 books. Yay!

[@jaescala]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. I do enjoy book binding. Making videos is not easy. Your comment helps gain confidence in making them! Be well. Jim

[@alisiyam7841]

I spend about an hour to find this video. Still trying to figure out why this was not in my history. I definitely remember watching this about three days back, although was almost asleep. Great video. Awesome tips!!

[@angelamonte]

I love this video. Your tutorial is great! Even my English is not so good I could understand what you did. Thank you so much!

[@jaescala]

Thank you for the kind comment. I hope you can make a book that you enjoy using! Happy binding. -Jim

[@kathleengarness1660]

this is wonderful. I have only taken three bookbinding classes, and really appreciate how detailed, clear, and careful you are in your teaching. Thank you.

[@jaescala]

Thank you very much for this comment. I need to make more videos. It has been a few months. Binding is so much fun!

[@joysaline8867]

You are so precise! Love love love! I've been watching bookbinding videos for a while, and yours is the BEST! I've been looking for something similar to perfect lay-flat binding. I love your explanations of WHY you do what you do. PLEASE MAKE MORE! This is such a great video!

[@lucatrencseni8965]

I'm trying to make a book, that I wrote as a birthday gift to a friend and your video is so helpful thank you!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

terrific tutorial! I appreciate your ergo in logistics!

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Yes yes yes. I’m so thankful for your clear instructions. I’m keeping your videos fir references. My next project and several books so I will get the process memorized. 👍🏻🙏🏽

[@BeverlyGuevara]

I loved all the details in this tutorial! Thank you very much Mr Jim!

[@jeanettefamulari3538]

What an informative video. I am getting started in watercolor and wanted to make my own sketchbooks. This is most helpful, thanks!

[@jaescala]

Nothing is better than making a sketch book for your own watercolors! How exciting. Many years ago, I make a sketchbook with fold out sheets in the middle of each signature. That gave them an option to paint a wider view. I never saw if they used it that way. Thanks so much for your comment. I am excited for you! Keep painting and binding!

[@katherandefy]

This is the best tutorial with great efficient techniques.

[@jaescala]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I am so glad you like the video. Happy binding!

[@quirkycinnamon6655]

The best tutorial ever! Answered all my questions and was so helpful to my very first attempt to make my own sketchbook. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jaescala]

Wow, that is so nice to read. Thanks for the comments. I have said it many times, making blank books for sketching and journal writing is THE BEST reason to learn hoe to bind books. Keep it up. and thank you for the kind words.

[@merce414]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@adelegambacorta9485]

Thanks a very good tutorial 🙏🏻

[@lhop9583]

This will really help me on my notebook aspirations. Thank you so much!

[@007rajesh1]

EXCELLENT video, detailed and precise.

[@monicacabreradefranke4189]

So beautiful. Amazing. Thank you.

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Beautifully done. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you work. I think I'm going to try this sewing technique, but do it with an open spine. I had planned on doing sketch books for my granddaughters but wanted to do an exposed coptic stitch. This may be somewhat easier. I think I'll look and see if you've done one with the coptic method. Thanks for making this.

[@pjd2709]

You can use junk mailings for your gluing up papers...? And you can use old vanition blinds for your edger gluing pieces, just a thought.....?

[@claychick100]

Great video! You answered a lot of my questions. Thank you so much.

[@jaescala]

So glad you enjoyed the video. The link stitch is a great way to bind books!

[@CANALPARACONOCERADIOS]

Muy buen video.. Excelente explicación. Gracias por compartir.!!!

[@GigisART]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@harriessanelivismith1504]

Wow your good... And thanks for sharing your knowledge... Owesun

[@InyasArt]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@elisacorado]

Thank you 🙏 can you make a book with guard compensation structure please ❤

[@nickelazoyellow7360]

What a beautiful book. Did you have any trouble folding the watercolor paper around the covers? I have found that to fold watercolor paper without getting a rough edge I can run a light line of water behind (inside) the intended fold. Then it folds really nicely. I often make my signatures out of 140 lb. watercolor paper. 90 lb does not need to be moistened to fold nicely. Another idea....if you are concerned about a spill ruining the cover, consider spraying with fixative and/or treating with wax.

[@jaescala]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I have not done what you suggest in a long time. Many years ago I used a thin brush and also an old school “ruling pen” filled with water to apply a thin line of water. My reason for doing this was to tear paper in hopes of keeping a rough edge or simulated decile. A line of water would make it easier to fold. In this book, the thick watercolor paper folds with a bit of ease since I applied PVA adhesive which makes the paper more playable. All best. -Jim

[@mikezinn7212]

This is quite a labour intensive sewing stitch for 4 sections.

[@donnaloftin186]

Hi Jim, thank you so much for this video. You are an awesome teacher. Do you ever give in person workshops?

[@jaescala]

Thank you for the comment. That is very kind. I have retired from teaching and do not have any workshops planned. All best in your book binding journey. -Jim

[@tonisyrmopoulos5607]

Great video, very clear! But I do have a question that wasn't, for me, clear enough. It is essentially a coptic stitched book, right? But with that type of binding, do you need to use the glue on the spine where the stitching is? I ask this because I am making a sketchbook that needs to lay flat and while I've usually made them with coptic stitching to have the pages lay flat when open, does the glue used on the spine over the stitching make them not lie as flat as an exposed without adhesive applied would be? Thank you in advance for your reply! (I hope my question was clear!)

[@jaescala]

Thanks for the question. This sewing method is great for books that you want to lay flat. Just take your time so it is sewn tightly. If the sewing is loose, the sketchbook could feel too loose. Have fun. I hope you have success with your project. -Jim

[@samuelturner2997]

Amazing video. You mentioned you used book cloth. Could I just use regular paper?

[@jaescala]

Hello: I assume you mean can you use paper for the spine? In this video I used book cloth for the spine. I have never used paper. I suppose you can try it. Select a thicker paper. If it is a stiff paper, score lines with a bone folder so you can crease the folds to make the flat spine. I love to try new ideas, so give it a try. I would start with thick paper. Have fun!

[@monserratgutierrezhernande5452]

Hi! this is an excellent tutorial, thank you so much! I just have one question, can I do it with french stitch instead of Link stitch? Thank you.

[@jaescala]

Yes, that should work. I have seen people make this book without using any type of link stitch. I prefer to link the signatures. Happy binding.

[@spirassharing8488]

Hi, sorry im not very good in english, maybe u already said this in the video but i couldn't understood. Which kind of paper u using, i mean the white and blue paper, is not normal paper for printer right? Thx for answer, and very good work.

[@jaescala]

Hello. Thanks for writing. The white paper that I use for the inside of this book is paper that is sold as drawing paper. I like this paper as it can be used for drawing with pencil, markers and fountain pens. These are sketch books. Any paper that you like to write or draw on, should work fine. I buy loose sheets of drawing paper from an on line art supply vendor called DickBlick.com. The blue paper is thicker cover stock. I buy that from another vendor in Michigan, USA called FrenchPaper.com. I hope this is helpful. You can try this project with papers that you have locally, as long as they work for the type of sketchbook or journal that you want to make. Happy binding. -Jim

[@spirassharing8488]

@@jaescala Thx for your answer sir. I went to a shop in my city and i think to have found the right paper. Thx so much for the help, good luck.

[@gemmi1]

Does regular PVA glue from the craft shop work or does it need to be something specialist? Im worried about the book falling apart.

[@jaescala]

I often buy Sobo brand PVA at craft stores in the USA.

[@gemmi1]

@@jaescala thanks so much for replying!

[@elsaavellandea9503]

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[@khalaq_dast]

Hi please let me know what paper did you use to make it? Regards

[@jaescala]

The paper is similar to paper used in sketchbooks. I buy this paper in a stack of loose paper from an on line vendor called DickBlick.com. It is their white sulphate drawing paper. They stock two weights. I buy the thicker weight.

[@kellykagoshima6963]

What kind of paper is the watercolorer done on. I love that cover

[@jaescala]

I was given a stack of water color trials from a the estate of an artist. The paper is similar to a medium to heavy weight watercolor paper. The decoration is actual watercolor. Since he painted on both sides, I assumed these were trials or experiments. They do make great covers. I have a few remaining, which I plan to use. It did give me an idea that one might use blank watercolor paper and then use the paper to test colors as ones drawing in a sketchbook. I buy the inside paper from an online vendor. Dick Blick. It is their sulphate drawing paper, the heavy weight. It is affordable and sold in a range of sizes. I hope this helps your work. Thanks for writing. Best, Jim

[@gailsawyer4235]

Can you use parchment paper in lieu of wax paper?

[@jaescala]

You can try it. I assume you mean Parchment paper that I see in those baking section of the grocery store. I have not tried it. But it is worth a try. I love to hear if it works.

[@gailsawyer4235]

@@jaescala thank you, I did use it today as it's all I have when I bake. I don't use wax paper anymore. It worked pretty well. I am teaching myself to make books. I'm also learning watercolor painting, and today I made a small coptic stitched book using one of my paintings for the front cover. It turned out well. I also have used water color pages for making a coptic stitched journal expressly to paint in. I'm still quite the beginner and I really appreciate the tutorials. Thank you!

[@jaescala]

@@gailsawyer4235 Thanks for the information about using Parchment paper. I think making sketchbooks is one of the best reasons to bind blank books. Congratulations on your progress! -Jim

[@gailsawyer4235]

@@jaescala Hi JIm, since using the parchment paper, not only does the glue not stick to it, but I've been able to reuse the same two pieces for putting under my gluing pieces because the glue dries super fast on it and so I'm saving on having to use scrap paper. Win, win!

[@ToniHinton]

​@@gailsawyer4235 I also don't usually have waxed paper in the house but I do always have a roll of baking parchment. That's all I've ever used for gluing sheets in the decade I've been binding books and it works very well. Baking parchment is usually coated with silicone so almost nothing sticks to it, I usually just peel off any smears of glue/paste that might have stuck to it and it's good to go.

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@kellykagoshima6963]

What kind of glue brush do you use

[@jaescala]

I collect brushes. I have far more that anyone will need. I do love the Surikomi Bake brushes. It resembles a stenciling brush. I used one to apply adhesive to the spine of the book in this tutorial. I order them on from McClain's printmaking supply. They are in Tigard, Oregon. They are not the cheapest. Just be sure to wash it frequently and it will last you a long time. Thanks for the question. Best -Jim

[@claychick100]

What size of the glue brush do you use?

[@wilarguello1598]

Hola, soy impresor, ¿Cómo están las ventas? 25 octubre 2021, desde Nicaragua saludos.

[@diegooland1261]

This is very good. Maybe edit and sometimes your hands are in the way of what we should be seeing.

[@jaescala]

Thanks for watching and also for your comment. I hope to improve the editing and also using a second camera so that my hands do not block the view. All best to you. -Jim

[@vaneesiva942]

this was a very good video, but i wish you didn't have to use so much "waste paper".