EASY Book Cover Option for Sewn-In Signatures

[@AggravatedBother]

When I watch these videos, I feel like my favorite aunt is teaching me how to bind books

[@novallasuter5265]

Yes please make a text block video.

[@wickerville1]

Sure do miss your posts! ❤ praying for you!

[@misskit866]

I love watching you work and like that you walk us through the process so minutely. I do have to remind myself that you weren't born knowing how to do this but have spent years learning. A year ago I'd never even heard of a 3-hole pamphlet stitch--I'm not perfect but improve with each journal. Thank you for being funny and serious at the same time.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, I really appreciate it! ❤

[@janetsmith1850]

I made my very first journal around 4 years ago after watching one of your tutorials, using an old book cover. I've never looked back. I love your work, and you explain things brilliantly ❤😎

[@cherylparish1375]

It's always a treat to watch you create anything. If you want to duct tape an old shoe box to a two by four and call it a day, I'm there! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!

[@MoniqueAO888]

Even if I know, that good crafters are great in eye-balling, I really love, that you tend to measure out everything exacty...it gives better results !!! 💚

[@deborahtaylor4798]

Love these little books. Your last comment about video of just making a text block would be great.

[@shinybreesilver3264]

It sure never gets old to see you smithing books! Does not matter what kind, I love them all! Would you also show - yes, again - how you die your papers. I watched your older video, tried at home, but my papers don’t seem to gather as much color from the tea as yours do. I don’t want to put any coffee on my dye because the paper smells like cat pee when dried. I know a lot of people like the smell of coffee died paper, but for me, oh 🤢 it is cat pee smell indeed 😂😂😂

[@cherriemater]

Brilliant as always. 🎉 So nice to hear your lovely voice and see your expressive hands. 😊

[@kristinsewell1441]

I just discovered your videos and they unlocked a memory for me. When I was a kid (70s and 80s), I would draw my own lined notebook paper and then crumple it up tightly and then flatten it out so it looked old. I'd turn in my homework like that and my teacher would get so mad at me. I had completely forgotten about it. Decades later, in my 50s, I was identified as neurodivergent. Lol. Ya think?! Always loved paper and ephemera and will be making many themed lap books for future grandkids: The Botanist, The Archaeologist, The Geologist, The Astronomer, The Artist, The Zoologist, The Gear Head, The Traveler...

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I'd like to nominate you for the BEST grandma EVER!

[@kristinsewell1441]

@@NiktheBooksmith just watched the Jekyll and Hyde video. Holy cow! I am just swimming in ideas. Alice in Wonderland... Frankenstein, Dracula, To Kill a Mockingbird...

[@novallasuter5265]

So glad you posted!

[@danacolosimo5874]

Hello Nik 😊 I always look forward to seeing your videos 😊 I hope and pray you are well 🙏😊😘 thank you so much for sharing and I will see you at your next video 😊😊😘❤️🇨🇦

[@vdc7153]

This looks so elegant and beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing ❤

[@vwood2]

Wow! What an ingenious method! 🎉 I’ve tried to bind my own Watercolour paper, but its thickness makes the signatures very difficult to manage. However using multiple parallel holes means I could just have multiple skinny signatures. Thank you - thank you! 🙏🏼 I’m thrilled 😊

[@donnamorina7846]

I love this method as well as the traditional way of making a book. This way in particular is my favorite because I like to play with a decorative binding. Your tutorials are so helpful, I love your attitude 🥰

[@alisavogt2892]

Love seeing the stitches

[@subhadeepa1]

It's soooo good to get a notification about your video ❤❤❤❤

[@LedgerAndLace]

Impeccable! And YES--text block tutorial would be AWESOME!

[@Yoda_Bonk]

Thank you, Nik! I've learned so much from your tutorials! Before you, I'd never stitched signatures into a book cover to make a journal, but I have now!💜

[@karinroloff4562]

Very well done, as usual......and great information, even for a novice, to follow.................😻

[@thegildedpaintbrush9276]

❤ thank you!

[@lindahigham5317]

Congrats 🎉 🎉 your little book is so cute and beautiful Thank you for sharing this video I learned so much enjoy your weekend ☺️🌹💌📚🦄🤗🌹❣️

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

You make everything seems so easy! Especially since you do them perfectly. 😂 This really is an adorable journal. I love the size and I love the nine signatures. Hugs 🤗❤️

[@vdc7153]

This is so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@richarddown3594]

Always some thing new and something learned, thanks Nik!

[@Anna-de4mu]

I love it ! Quick and easy ! 💖🦋

[@beckyb4074]

Hello Nik, I pray that you are doing well. I appreciate all the details and options you give on your projects. Take care young lady and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hello Miss BB! Thank you, I am doing a little better this week. Sending my best right back to you ❤️😊

[@Faithful10415]

Always enjoy your masterful skills and sense of humor. I love your attention to detail. Your projects are always an inspiration to me and make me want to head immediately to my craft table and start making!

[@ChantelleArts]

such a good idea, i love it ❤

[@MundiJournals]

Love watching and so simple and clean. Happy Holidays!

[@margaretcomella3318]

Thanks Nik!👍🙂

[@cat3crazy]

Cute little book. Thanks for showing us how to make a book using that method.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

great inspiration!🦌💌❤️📚

[@JannyHaak]

Lovely! As always, I enjoyed watching you create and listening to you explain everything so clearly, Nik, thanks! ❤

[@theBoonarmies]

((immediately saves to my archive of stuff to do once I find a spare half hour to make things))

[@barbaraaddleman3334]

I always await your videos with great anticipation, to see your take on pages, construction and creative solutions...you are a fount of knowledge Nik! thanks for sharing with all of us!

[@flowerpower4748]

Thank you, I’ve learned so much from your videos!

[@NorthlightsStudio]

Great video Nik! I’m back from vacation. Cats definitely missed us! Clingy! Haha

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Lol I bet they did miss you terribly! All my best for you and the hubby =)

[@maureenmunro2826]

Eureka….I was wondering how to incorporate my slow stitching into a book cover and you have given me a great idea. Thank you!

[@noeauh6121]

You got me at no end papers! 😂. JH

[@margavanderwel1485]

Thank you Nik, awesome as always 🤩 Have a great day and be safe 😘 luv ya

[@kayhammock]

Hi Nik. I always use grid paper when sewing in my signatures.

[@michelleanne9530]

Beautiful!

[@nataliacohen9609]

I looooove your work!!!!❤

[@brandiperelli4090]

Thank you Nik:)

[@luannstevens4496]

Thank you. Love it.

[@char3474]

Hey Nic..thanks for this lovely, calming, inspiring video. I recently purchased a little book something like yours, and wondered how it was made. I want to make one now, but bigger, and with heavier paper so i can paint or sketch in it. I like how the paper lays flat in my purchased book, but it is thin, so only good for writing. Thanks to your simple but thorough instructions, i feel ready to do this! You are a good teacher. Thank you for generously sharing. ❤

[@janegreen9340]

Great ideas!

[@absentia8068]

Thanks!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

👐 thank YOU! =)

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

i love this and i love your tutorials - you make it so easy for us to understand - thank you Nik xx

[@FrugalFunMum]

You explain everything so well! Thank You

[@AzaleaLala]

Beautiful. it's the perfect little notebook to carry around with you. Thank you Nik.

[@TrishDarbonne]

You do such beautiful work! ❤

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Awesome!!

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Useful video ❤

[@daliensteyl3374]

Love your videos......Thank you

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

[@debbiecarter6430]

Cute 😊

[@Laura-xj1vo]

Hey, Nik! Did you ever find that nice razor knife you lost a while back? If not, I think I know where it might be. Have you checked in the specimens box area of your 2023 lap book? You put one in there for the video... Maybe it's still there? Anyway, love your videos! Just found your channel a few weeks ago and want to make ALL THE THINGS! Unfortunately, I just had carpal tunnel surgery, so all I get to do is drool at the moment until everything is working again!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

hi Laura! thank you, yes, it was in the lapbook. There were a few comments that reminded me that I had stowed it there. My head would've been in there, too, if it wasn't attached to my neck Lol

[@karanallen2528]

Hey Nik I hope you are doing well, I sure do enjoy your videos. Do you know when you will do another mystery story video?

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I've got a story in mind, but there are a couple of videos I must do first. But, its on the list! Thank you for asking, Karan =)

[@kristinkristin4467]

Great video! Do you have a source for your faux leather?

[@kellywarren3951]

I did one like this but the faux leather has designs on one side so I don’t really know how to make it stable 😢

[@LolaBeM3]

Hi, how many pages per signature do you typically use for this type of sketchbook paper? Thanks for the videos.❤

[@sandikalin636]

❤❤❤

[@jam4441]

Hi Nic will be giving this a go no worries thank you for making it look so easy. Do you know what the faux leather product is called, as the faux leathers I have come across have a fabricy - feltly backing unlike the one you are using. I had a look on your amazon booksmithables but couldn't find it there. Cheers Judy

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Good question, let me look that up and see if it (or something like it) is available. :) ...to be continued Lol

[@dawnm65]

So glad you asked this. I went to 2 places today and couldn't find anything like it. I'm hoping she can provide a link. :)

[@plb991]

Just wondering, can you use a sewing machine to sew the pages ??

[@carolinelabbott2451]

Possibly. I've never tried it myself, but I was taught to sew curves using a paper template with no thread. The paper handled being punched with the sewing machine needle just fine. If you can get the thread tension right, it might work.

[@helenmobbs4599]

😍Nik, beautiful work. Planning to make recipe books as Christmas presents, so this method is ideal. Many thanks, take care lovely 😊🌹

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Great question! I suppose in certain circumstances you could. But, I think it might depend on how thick your papers and cover material are as well as how heavy duty your sewing machine is. 🤔

[@sharonoxner1244]

May I ask if this particular graph paper you used in this video in your favorite supplies list? The graph paper I have is 4 squares per inch. Thanks

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hi Sharon! Yes, I just added that to the Booksmithables list. And if you want to shop for it locally, search for "10 squares per inch graph paper". Hope that helps!

[@sharonoxner1244]

Yes it does, thank you very much. @@NiktheBooksmith

[@carolbain7904]

🥰

[@delaineharvey5177]

Someday 😩😂

[@lenawarelius4195]

🙌🍁🍀🌻🌹😍

[@daisy3690]