French Link Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial

[@mgasparywriter]

Sea Lemon taught me the coptic stitch binding years ago by watching her videos like Netflix. Haha! That was 6 years ago. Because of her help, now, I am selling handmade notebooks. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us. Keep going. You're doing a great job. :)

[@mindylawrence7357]

Almost every other bookbinder on KZbin credits you with learning how to do the craft. Your teaching is superb. Keep It up.

[@danielhicken9298]

Every time I look at the three journals I've made myself because of your videos, I feel really thankful that you decided to share your talent and experience with the wider world. I'm always happy looking at those journals that -I- made. And I couldn't have made them without your help.

[@juanitanoname]

This is the first type of stitch that I learned when I started bookbinding a few years ago, with case binding. It never occurred to me that I could also leave the binding exposed!

[@mdipeace]

I forget how much I love bookbinding until I watch one of your videos. And then all I want to do is bind a book RIGHT THIS SECOND!

[@SteveBenson-m8w]

You're so thorough and meticulous. Love your videos! Because of them, I got interested in book binding.

[@bluew243]

Wow this tutorial came out right when I needed it. Just got into book binding and I couldn't find a video that explained how to do this stich in a way I understood

[@pietracassolrigatti]

You're so thorough and meticulous. Love your videos! Because of them, I got interested in book binding.

[@lenanana8]

I'm so grateful to you Sea Lemon. I remember back in 2017 when I found your video on japanese stab binding and your River Song journal, and decided to give it a go with no bookbinding experience. Little did I know that many years later, after watching so many of your lovely and detailed tutorials, that not only would I come to love bookbinding, but that I would be preparing to open a small handmade business with bookbinding in a month's time. Thank-you so much for sharing your wisdom and inspiration, and for giving me positive bookbinding memories. Every journal I have made from that first River Song journal (I've made 3 iterations as of now, and one is my recipe book!) till now for myself and loved ones I look upon with happiness. You're awesome, keep going!!!

[@marilyngillis8305]

Your videos are A+ excellent. Your voice is clear and pleasant to listen to. There is absolutely no extraneous chit chat which I really appreciate. Your instructions are very clear and pair perfectly with the video portion. You encourage viewers to adapt as necessary to meet their needs. The length of your videos is perfect - long enough for thorough instruction but never slow or dragging. Giant kudos to you. I watch many art instruction videos and I would put yours at the very top for all quality points.

[@toosweet0303]

Just this week I told myself I wanted to learn this stitch and here you go

[@corrycathuo9421]

I wanted to let you know that your video was super helpful and I was able to complete my first book binding with the french link stitch!

[@AngelavengerL]

Really makes a beautiful looking spine with the thread weaving like that.

[@spencersebastianblack7748]

Okay but like, I watched one tutorial and immediately made my own notebook. 10/10 instructions would recommend.

[@teresemartinez6215]

I love how clearly you describe the process.

[@marlenejones6266]

I think I can do this much easier than the Coptic stitch as a first time binding any book. I cant wait to try. I wish it would rain tomorrow. Lol. I would have an excuse to be inside making a book. Thank you Jennifer for all the work you do for these videos

[@thefrostedblueberryart]

I really love this Jennifer. I have done French link stitching for a while now but hadn’t worked out how *not* to attach the covers Coptic stitch style. This is fab! I just made a sketchbook using your Tom Riddle video so I am good for a while but I’m definitely trying this video next, with ribbons under the stitches 😍

[@jamietherelentless2670]

I like this method much better than other ones I've tried, it feels very sturdy, thanks for the easy to follow tutorial :)

[@dmartin4416]

Thank you for creating this video Jennifer. I love this binding. Will post when my book is finished. Many thanks.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

thanks so much. It looks easier than coptic. Can’t wait to try it. I appreciate your clear presentations!🦌💌❤️📚

[@joseystanley8195]

Thank you Jennifer. I made my first book and your video helped me get through it step by step. ♥

[@projectmunchkins]

Simply gorgeous!! I've been wanting to learn the French link binding for a long time now... thanks for making this tutorial!! 💕😍😁

[@DamonRiley-n3i]

#notificationsquad I love your bookbinding videos! Thank you for another great instructional tutorial. I can’t see myself ever purchasing another sketchbook again. I still am using the one you taught me to make at least 2/3 years ago!

[@cyberT3000]

You and your books are simply lovely!!

[@johnacsyen]

Was looking for this type of stitching and your video appears. Thanks for this tutorial and also appreciate the timestamp on the description and the close-ups. Also thank you for not speeding up the video unlike some other people's video tutorial.

[@MintysSketchbook]

I'm here bc of when waffles used ur prompt list!

[@UARELOVE1010]

This was so through, clear, and helpful. Thank you.

[@melissanicklin692]

Dear Lord. I learned so much in this video! Got a new sub, and I thank you so much!

[@victoriagriffith8406]

Thanks for sharing such great easy tutorials! I knocked one of these out in an hour.

[@e-dubbses403]

I have made all my sketchbooks by hand thanks to you. Thank you for that. So much fun to make and so much fun to fill. 😊❤️ I will absolutely try this out. 👍

[@HelenMcLean]

Thanks!

[@itsnotaphasemom4789]

This looks so easy compared to every thing else I tried.

[@kahliakontoolas2834]

Thank you so much! I just made my first book using this and I loved it! So clear and easy to follow, I really appreciate you and this video : )

[@Suebear6157]

This is amazing! How I've missed out on bookbinding I'll never know!!!

[@maried4069]

This stitch is so pretty, I have never seen it before. Thanks so much!

[@munnaza23]

Love your tutorials so clearly told.Kindly tell us how to combine coptic and long stitch.💌🌷🙏🌸

[@JoDidntHearYou]

#notificationsquad I love your bookbinding videos! Thank you for another great instructional tutorial. I can’t see myself ever purchasing another sketchbook again. I still am using the one you taught me to make at least 2/3 years ago!

[@JoDidntHearYou]

Ps. I LOVE the postcards and sticker I got in the mail a few days ago! Thank you, Jennifer!

[@SeaLemonDIY]

Thanks for your support! I'm happy you like the Limited Lemon mail goodies 🥰

[@JoDidntHearYou]

@@SeaLemonDIY You’re so very welcome 😊. I love receiving these goodies every month!

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If you cover the spine you can also do the french link on tapes for a supported and even more durable binding. 👍

[@tarunleft123]

Wow this is so beautiful!!

[@hyangsuu]

I gave it a try this morning and it turned out very nice!ㅠㅠ♡ thank u so much ♡♡

[@klauslispector]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial. My book turned out just how I wanted it to and lays super flat. 💖💖

[@veronicaalmroth4885]

Thank you! Very easy to follow even for a complete beginner like myself 😊

[@ellerikke3948]

Just tried it out, it was fair from perfect, but it is pretty easy.

[@graceepstein3113]

Love your video - it is not easy!!! but you made it managable!

[@izzyeis5752]

i really like this stitch! if you thank you for this video! if you make the stitches smaller and closer together it might actually look like a beehive pattern

[@barbaracimini1447]

I would love to see more of your pattern-painting tutorials!

[@confusedcoffee3433]

A gorgeous tutorial of a gorgeous stitch, thank you!

[@kerryhoyle7569]

thank you! this was a wonderful and easy to understand tutorial!

[@yezzyjames]

Absolutely love the look of this stitch. So gonna use it. :}

[@marybarratt2649]

Such a useful tutorial and well demonstrated. I shall try this method as it looks very decorative. Now to check your back videos. Thank you.

[@novara.academy]

Simple easy and perfect 🤩

[@erinhallmakes777]

I would love to see this done on a hardcover book. Also a book where spine is covered. Probably a soft cover I am guessing.

[@sandeebartsch9063]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much!!!! This is hard to find via tutorial!!!!

[@teresasather598]

you are amazing.... SO EXCITED that I found you. Teresa in Chandler

[@kateryneart]

Love this stitch! Thank you so much for sharing your excellent videos. I have learned so much from you. 🤗

[@nan1019]

I recently got into book making and your videos have been such a big help (:

[@janetkeller3342]

Excellently presented tutorial. Thank you

[@sherrigittel4623]

Outstanding tutorial ❣️❣️❣️

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

your art cards are beautiful! I like your style of drawing/painting!

[@Nafisah-gr2px]

I really love your tutorial...

[@Anapurna743]

Thank you very much! Great tutorial I was dreaming of ❤

[@sushimivillage6643]

This is a solid tutorial!!

[@crapemyrtlejournals]

So clear! Thank you so much. Can't wait to try this and try your coptic video, too. Thank you!!

[@cronopio1983]

THANK.YOU.FOR.THIS. I REALLY NEEDED IT. BLEESYOU♥️

[@michaelorourke399]

Always love watching your video's.

[@zp9103]

super clear instructions! thanks

[@ellenwheeler2031]

You make it look so easy!

[@CouzCat]

It’s a very pretty stitch & surprisingly easy to do. TFS

[@CraftyWriter14]

I've followed your tutorial for the Kettle Stitch case bind, and I'm wondering if there's a stitch that is hidden when you finish the book i.e. can't see the stitching on the inside when the book is open?

[@carolinelawrie7142]

Love this! Will give it a try ❤

[@josiahsingh2940]

Love it can u show us in ur doodles in August how u did the lips

[@maxifrae]

thank you so much for this perfect Tutorial!!

[@AngelaLopez-xz4if]

Could you use this binding guided on leather, is it separately attached with glue?

[@oliverbreanna789]

Hola sea lemon !!! Me encanta la forma simple y directa de explicarlo , gracias!!! Hasta la vista

[@GreenEyedGamingGal]

Another excellent video - many thanks :)

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

I'm curious if you have any tips for leftys when doing these stitches? And how do you keep it tight? My first attempt was looser than I hoped. Thanks for the video.

[@MartaAbadia]

Lovely. Perfect explanation. Thanks! 🌈💓

[@Rociolovatto]

I Love your videos and turorials, thanks for show and share your work with us!

[@JesseKennedy-bw8ly]

Excellent video

[@anushree1050]

thank you so much, i was just struggling like a deer in headlights

[@flakeycakey]

I've sewn 3 of these books and each time I have the same problem. The last 2 signatures are loose and move around. I tried a double kettle stitch on the last hole but what else can I do? And thanks for all your great videos. I've been so inspired by them.

[@jenn13277]

I have a question about adding new thread. I will be using just regular sewing thread when I do this. Can i treat tying it off like I would if I were doing a kettle stitch? Like tie a knot on the inside and then pull the knot to the outside and start in the same binding hole? I'll be putting a case on the book I am doing. Or would you just recommend I do what you showed here?

[@Turgon92]

I only have hard cardboard for the covers,and was thinking of coptic binding the covers to their respective signatures and french binding the rest of them. Can french binding be combined with coptic? im very,very new to this

[@thed3adgirlwalking]

Can this work for single sheet binding? I’ve been trying to figure out how to turn single sheets into sets because it’s so limited what we can do with single sheets. I love the French link. Soooo pretty.

[@giulias.5104]

bookbinding thread is ...? Meaning cotton, or ..? I don't have bookbinding stores nearby. Thank you for the clear tutorial! 🤗🙏💞

[@Paperlover123]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!💖

[@quesoy23monn8]

Can you make a video about how to do curve stitching?

[@vel0811]

What a wonderful tutorial! TFS!

[@SuaLopez]

Great tutorial. Please can you make more projects like blizzard book or Caterpillar stitch?

[@lucigabi2761]

Thanks a lot from Brazil

[@denisevi2074]

Hello! Thanks for this video. Kisses from Brazil!

[@fludrbywest3886]

Jennifer, that’s so nice ❣️❣️😍🤩 I love the French stitch ❣️❣️ Your tutorial rocks✨💫✨💖 Oh I have a question, why don’t you use a sewing frame for your book binding? Do you find it cumbersome?

[@ljc.youtube]

Hi Jennifer, that's a neat stitch, these fancy bindings remind me of embroidery. I have a question, since the holes made with the awl through the paper is a raw edge of paper, do you ever find over time and use of the journal that the binding holes become larger or cause the pages to rip or fall out? if so, what do you recommend to keep that from happening, thanks, ljc

[@SeaLemonDIY]

Hi! I haven't had the problem of binding holes getting worn over time.

[@VeganDoris]

OMG that is gorgeous! Thank you!

[@winged20]

Thank you for this! It was super helpful :)

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Great binding tutorial!

[@bappi4218]

I think this the best method for "No glue Book binding".

[@varshini9133]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial I is much easier to do. Thanks a lot ♡♡

[@leabaumgard4225]

Thanks a lot ! Is that type of method giving a little less loose result than the coptic stitch ?

[@JO-rx4tk]

Hi! Lovely video as always! I've used your coptic stitch tutorial to make 2 books already! I was wondering if you have any suggestions for an UNWAXED linen thread? I got into bookbinding so I can make my own watercolor journals and I would prefer unwaxed thread because if I accidentally get the wax on my watercolor paper while binding, it'll repel water when I try to paint in the book in the future. I looked at your Amazon list and a couple of your other links, but I only saw waxed linen thread. Do you have any recommendations? (I'm in the US and would prefer to buy in the US because of shipping times and costs.)