My favourite stitches for soft cover journals ✦ beginner bookbinding tutorial

[@bittermelonbindery]

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[@tamilouduplechin7927]

I've wanted to do my own book binding for years but was never able. With your lessons I think I could actually do it! Thank you so much!

[@milo3908]

you got any idea what gsm papers she uses?

[@irmabronder]

Did you bind your first book?

[@kevinchristopher1443]

@@milo3908 90 gsm

[@shminocat3339]

Ditto!

[@jonrutherford6852]

This is so well done! It could serve as a model for similar crafts presentations. Clear, calm, to-the-point, and excellent all-round production. Thanks.

[@rafia.ehtram]

Agreed!!!

[@Zoeyth3cat]

If anyone doesn't have a bone cutter, use the handles on the scissors

[@johnproffitt3272]

Good demo on the various ways to bind, and I love the piano music in the background.

[@iamchasingbutterflies]

These are gorgeous journals and your instructions are clear and visually beautiful! I am also enamored with the memo pad technique at the end! I always have so many offcuts of paper saved in my drawer, and now I know what to do with them. They would make fun gifts and stocking stuffers, too!

[@s.r.6387]

I was already using the 3 hole stitch on my journals, but now I am excited to try other types of stitching. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@deirdremaker]

I love your simple beautiful books with soft colours, my Japanese friends love them, I'm from Ireland and I sew, and can't wait to make those notebooks x

[@marlenejones6266]

Oh Chanel I always flub up my stitching no matter which one i try. I have never seen the chain stitch before today. Now I know I can stitch a book together. I'm so excited. I always use the elastic band type of binding. Using clear stretchy jewelry elastic is how I did it. Well sometimes I used my sewing machine and put a few stitches on top middle and bottom of the signatures. So thank you for this tutorial. It has helped me immensely.

[@appleknocker56]

I’m not good at sewing but been wanting to make my own & your videos actually shows how to do it! Tyvm

[@ingerlouise]

so excited to try these out! i recently made my own recycled paper (we used to do it all the time at school when i was younger) and i want to make a small notebook with the pages. thanks for these easy to follow tutorials! i will definitely try out the memo pad as well :)

[@tracygillard7388]

Thank you! This is one of the best tutorials I’ve seen in a long time. It had everything I need to get started, well presented and very easy to follow. I’ve saved it for future reference and I know I’ll be back to it again and again.

[@destructionindustries1987]

Thanks for this. I have lots of supplies i see now i can do this with. So creative!

[@avislyons3539]

I am getting so much inspiration from your videos. I have been hand binding for several years but I stay with the same thing. Love these. Thank you.

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

Awesome tutorial, this was a beautiful gift, I have no other words for it. I've enjoyed every tutorial you've done . Thank you💕💕 Presently taking wonderful Skillshare classes and enjoying. Looking forward to your shop opening when you're ready. Take care of yourself first most.🦋🦋

[@carolynblackburn3198]

Thank you for sharing your skill! Your notebooks are lovely and creative and your video is easy to follow.i will use these stitching techniques when I make my travel notebooks.🙂

[@amandacreamer05]

Thank you so much for this video. I absolutely loved seeing how you make these beautiful items. Your voice, the music, the papers, designs and textures, the way you explain and instruct, and the tone of your video are so refreshing, beautiful, peaceful and inspiring. It was so calming and helpful for me to watch this. I hope to give some of your techniques a try and really look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!

[@kemerson3543]

I have taught myself the 3- and 5-hole pamphlet stitches which I use all the time. However, the stitches that look like like a chain intrigue me and I’m going to try that style tomorrow! I’m glad I found your series; I’ve only watched four videos and have already learned so much, thank you!

[@PlanitSarah]

I love your work, your channel, and I eagerly look forward to your book! Thank you for being so transparent through your process. It's wonderful that you have tutorial videos now. I've been amateur bookbinding for ten years, and I really need some stitching instruction. My skill needs a definite upgrade. I think I've gotten into bad habits that affect my finished product, and it's very frustrating. I make a lot of mistakes, and my books are always wonky in some respect. I kinda just decided to quit because I get so upset at the end of a project. BUT I watched your video and revisited this stitch. Thanks again for sharing your process with us.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Great video. Thank you for teaching me the different binding methods.

[@TortugaMapa]

I'm gonna try them all! All those kind of papers are so beautiful. The video is giving me a lot of ideas and inspiration

[@lee-annmercer820]

This was so delightful to watch and I'm going to make one, thankyou

[@cristinac798]

This was a great tutorial. Clear, concise, and relaxing as well! Thank you!

[@Blurp3]

I love the chain stitch!

[@ourtechwriter]

Such beautiful hands!

[@Kd33_art]

What a wonderful tutorial session. I found it very easy to follow and quite relaxing. I have so much scrap paper and now I can put it to use. Thanks so very much! Very grateful❤

[@jesusc6215]

Great binding tips

[@michellepiazza7698]

thank you for including the bonus video. no I know what to do with the extra colored copy paper. Christmas stocking stuffers here I come!

[@linaoso3371]

I’ve watched this video several times and I’m so excited - I’ve got my signatures ready to go!

[@nataliem.2651]

I had no clue the memo pad would be that easy to make! How fun 🤩

[@soniatriana9091]

After watching this video, I would indeed attempt these binding techniques -- Thank you for creating such an enjoyable tutorial!!

[@lovergrlmara]

this is so coherent and student friendly, thank you!

[@josephtermeer4595]

Thanks so much for sharing. Your videos are tranquil. Anyway, i am make my own sketchbooks and you have given me more options of how to bind.

[@nataliewhite9387]

LOVE the memo pad, so easy and resourceful!! Thank you!!

[@wildartbyoldie]

Okay, I have now watched this video 3 times. Talk about divine intervention, as in this video came at the exact right time. Self worth and those you attract are completely intertwined. I'm working on it but YES to everything you both said. ❤

[@cinapia229]

I love your video and can't wait to collect supplies to make my own journals.

[@connieschwalm5154]

Thank you so very much! I was looking for a good video that demonstrated bookbinding technics that I could learn and use. You video is exactly what I’d hoped to find. I am so pleased that I found your channel! I am now a new subscriber!!

[@melissacronecarvell]

Thank you Chanel 🌷 I have been waiting for this! We are going to go for it! My son already made his first book! I am excited to make mine 😃 Thank you to @skillshare for sponsoring our favorite KZbinr 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@annpollard9873]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you for sharing your talent with us ❤

[@taylorvansickle8928]

Hey, great video. Super informative and the calming music. Can't wait to put some of this into practice.

[@JoAnnCorley]

Beautiful ...meditative and calming to listen to in the memo pad oh my gosh what a wonderful simple bonus

[@saxenart]

Definitely gonna try the chain stitch for a school project. Thank you so much!💚🌱✨🧚‍♀️

[@teresaryan2019]

Thank you, that was sooo helpful, love the way you demonstrate and talk about different methods!!

[@teddybeeandme]

so simple yet so effective. thank you for sharing 😊

[@BeatrixStephanieKim]

Thank you this book binding about teach simple stich. i am learning well.

[@reycovery]

your videos are so calming

[@rahimer]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@teresateresa8773]

I realy enjoyed your video. Very informative. I can’t wait to try !

[@Bizzareadventurefan]

Thank you for this video! I wanted to learn how to book bind but I just gave up. Your soft cover tutorial is a nice start and very simple 😊😊

[@connieebinger6343]

Great instruction! Very well done! I will definitely be trying these out.❤

[@mplcreative]

I enjoyed your tutorial. Now I'll have to make some of these.

[@defender_of_wonder]

You are a godsend young lady 😊 Thank you!

[@ninawilleboisdesigns]

Amazing work! Your other posts mesmerizes me. Do you print your own dotted/lined paper how do you get them even on both sides? And with the sides do you all sides cutting by hand? If you would do more signatures do you do them as a block or cut the signatures individually? Big hug love your mediatie bind with me in the background! Learn so much! Iv started binding again and your videos are so mindful and helpful with my daily self care. Thank you.

[@biebsje30]

wow amazing work thanks for sharing your art

[@TisButAScratch666]

Really clear and helpful

[@giovannascotti488]

Great explanations! Thank you so much!

[@danettebutcher4865]

Beautiful! I learned so much. Thank you!

[@sylvie4010]

Magnificent; I start with the 2nd :-) how you sign your notebooks?

[@WoodlandInspired]

Hello Chanel! Wow these are all great idea and I would love to try the chain stitch. Thank you for sharing all of these, hope you are had a good day. Take care!💜

[@susano1450]

Great lesson! Mahalo.

[@hlegler]

Where does one find these exquisite papers? Our big box craft stores sell grandma craft paper. Where can i find BEAUTIFUL paper???

[@irmabronder]

A very helpful video Chanel. ❤ I am new to bookbinding and starting as soon as I have the tools. It is my mum's birthday next month and love to give something like you made in this video, so I am starting my bookbinding adventure. 💋💋

[@sirmski9373]

Awesome! I love that wood cover. What is that called?

[@loteknomad5032]

Remarkable work. Really enjoyed the video. This sort of craft seems inherently meditative. :) Thanks for sharing this.

[@vinematzke8422]

Great tutorial! Very clear to follow and to the point. Thank you!

[@hugopico4912]

That's awesome! Thank you so much for this, beautiful and useful

[@vivin4464]

Thank you so much! I was hoping that you'd make a beginners guide and voila!

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

I love that cover that looks like tree bark. 😁😁 I have so many pads of 12x12 scrapbooking paper, and I know I got some basic supplies for making simple "junk journals" using an awl, etc, but due to life happening (my father passing, and inspections for low-income housing, for example), things have gotten separated in a not-so-mindful way. 😖🙄 Let's just say I've put it out there to the Universe that I need a house -- not apartment -- for my creative needs and desires to be met.😂 😅

[@Harper.s_Art]

I pray that you are granted the home you need to be able to create 😘

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

@@Harper.s_Art Thank you! 😁

[@reexol]

I love your voice so much 😍

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Sweet!! Thank you. 😊

[@georgiewalker1069]

I love your amazing work. I’m a new subbie. Best regards from South Africa 💫

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Thank you! Your video is excellent!😊

[@rebeccagable9629]

TY for such clear instructions--new subscriber!

[@limpatcharin]

Thank you for your sharing.🥰

[@johnmitchelljr]

Well done. Thank you.

[@kerryhoyle7569]

great tutorial! thank you so much!

[@philnasmith9755]

Terrific video - Thank You 📕📖📚

[@adrianesilva1300]

Maravilhosos esses projetos ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌹

[@atamaria43]

El mejor tutorial de encuadernación en cosidos de libretas que jamás he visto, perfectamente y claramente explicado, aquí tienes una nueva suscriptora, gracias de corazón, esta lección me ha ayudado y servido mucho, te envío un enorme abrazo lleno de felicidad, y cariño, desde España 💙🦋👏🌻

[@63artemisia63]

About 23:30 you said it took you a while to master the notebook trimming technique: that would be a good place to explain why you’re trimming the book and add a little info that would help us master trimming. And why you round corners.

[@bittermelonbindery]

Those are good questions. Trimming the book creates a more aesthetically pleasing fore edge (the edge opposite the spine) and the pages are easier to flip. Rounding the corners prevents the pages from getting dog-eared and it's an available design choice.

[@dennypondaview]

Loved this

[@corinneandrew6087]

excellent tutorial 👋

[@annelenox4140]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@joannaharrison9997]

So helpful, thanks

[@staykpop6558]

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[@adelinebeden4866]

Merci beaucoup pour ce si joli tutoriel 🥰 Très bien expliqué, simple à comprendre. Merci 🙏🏻💝

[@francoisedoutre9411]

So nice ! Thank you.

[@Iamrahcole]

I really loved the chain stitch and the idea of using non-traditional covers. I was hoping you could recommend a place to purchase waxed linen thread. Amazon’s options seem to be limited or hit and miss.

[@amandaw26475]

You can buy unwaxed linen thread and wax it yourself with a small block of beeswax.

[@63artemisia63]

@ Rah Cole Etsy has a great selection of waxed linen thread, if you’re not interested in waxing your own, as one viewer suggested.

[@cree_VI]

oh nice, thank you. I will try it. To cut edges nicely is such a pain😄

[@bittermelonbindery]

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[@vivi.m_22]

I don't think you mentioned this but what glue do you use for bookbinding

[@vivi.m_22]

Can you do a Coptic stitch tutorial for and all the supplies needed

[@vivi.m_22]

Thanks I'm going to make my first book hope your shope opens soon

[@milo3908]

what gsm papers do you use?

[@elsaavellandea9503]

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[@LittleMissDodger]

Thank you so much for this! But maybe you or someone can tell me what the difference is between a saddle stitch and the 5 hole pamphlet stitch you demonstrated? 😅 probably me missing something, but also very curious!

[@HelenMcLean]

Love the chain stitch one! Thank you for sharing x

[@juliathompson5367]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@vwan96]

Hey, this video has a while but I would like to ask you with which stich the notebook can be opened better? I'm thinking in making some for sketching simple ideas. Great video 🤍

[@Clownthemaid]

Idk if this might be usefull for someone but in case u have a standard sewing machine u can sew pages together or make hole for like 30 pages at once

[@marmag4976]

Very helpful video! I have a question: which technique would you say is the most resistant (for 1 signature)? Thanks!!!

[@bittermelonbindery]

The more sewing stations (holes), the stronger!

[@namisao2409]

Love this video ❤

[@karenkilba2907]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you 🙏

[@YahwehsSetApartArt]

Thank you again! Yes, I enjoyed your methods! I really like the French one (I forgot how to spell it-I too took French in HS, but errrmmmm🙃🤭😮‍💨..lol). Question: You may of expressed the following in previous videos, but what was the significance in the numerous holes in the pieces of papers?

[@conniefisaacs]

Excellent! ❤