Secret Belgian (Crisscross) Bookbinding Tutorial

[@Zericy]

I guess this really is secret Belgian bookbinding since I'm Belgian and I have never heard of it :P .

[@Eva-dl1mh]

Zericy echt he

[@karentjeuuuh]

same hahaha

[@____Ann____]

Ik dacht hetzelfde te zeggen.

[@mynameisMichiel]

same pour mij

[@bangtansonyeondan201]

Da's echt

[@KristanShuford]

hmmm.. I'm thinking I might use this to make a watercolor notebook with a perforated edge a little ways in so that I could tear off pages as I paint. That way the cover folding back would still be very handy. of course it means eventually my book would be empty, but then I could just cut out the stitches holding in the leftover bits of paper and sew new pages into it... think I might give it a try

[@joeymaloey9915]

Thats a really good idea!

[@waldhexe7484]

That's amazing, I think I'm going to do it the same way, thank you

[@robinalcorn5140]

No one could make it more clear. Your excellence is admired and appreciated. Listening to a book goes great with this type of project. I know you don't get as many views on bookbinding and I support your smooth self-narrated integration of the sponsorship. Hope others do as well.

[@SeaLemonDIY]

Thank you!

[@49lucky]

I have spent so much money getting all the supplies to book bind I'm now in heaven. This is so much fun as I'm an old fart and I am learning, see u can teach an old dog to bind lol. Keep up the great work.

[@shaimaasamir7074]

My top favorites videos are your bookbinding tutorials, Amazing!

[@GraceKeogh-nh7kl]

thanks. I like how you use different colour threads for each signature, thus making it easier for us to follow.

[@JenG222215323]

Another binding style I can add to my repertoire, I'm so excited to sit down and have a try of this. Truth be told you're probably going to get another 50 views on this video from me just because I'll have it on replay in the studio while I work.

[@mystrangebones]

Ha--same! I think I'm responsible for at least 500 views on the coptic binding videos as I was learning that one.

[@alexandracordero6838]

Kristi Warren is a lovely woman. She is the reference Jennifer used and listed in the description. If anyone should need help with their project, know that Kristi will answer your questions. LOVE Jennifer even more for referencing another fellow bookbinder. 😘

[@Donteatacowman]

The way this looks when the first page is displayed reminds me a lot of the kids' toy Jacob's Ladder. Great video!

[@drialynn]

I thought of that too!

[@icanseethematrix9543]

Am I the only one who watches these like 1M times bc it’s satisfying? And then when I’m bored I’m just like “LETS DO IT!!” Then I mess up and do it again, making like 4 books I never use. 😆luv u Sea Lemon!

[@felipepeloggia]

Most people make all kinds of bindings, never showing how the book performs when opened. I've always doubted those. Finally someone that covers the whole truth to it! Thank you! Will definitely be making this one :)

[@jaytee2642]

Fascinating! I'm always amazed by the creativity of the human brain. Seriously, who comes up with stuff like this? Thank you for such a clear demonstration.

[@InvokeArtSense]

I did bookbinding in university and it is a great art form. I will get back into bookbinding later. I love all the beautiful handmade papers.

[@MissNessa974]

I really like your tutorials. The explanations are simple and your voice has a relaxing effect.

[@MeeshT]

I've been waiting for this! I like to make custom notebooks as gifts for family and friends and I kind of got sick of making coptic stitch ones all the time. I think I'll try it out this weekend!! Thank you so much for making this tutorial, it's so clear and well-made that I doubt I'll have any real issue making this.

[@tetchedistress]

Thank You! I can’t wait to get started. Am thinking of combining this with another method to consolidate my bullet journals at the end of the year.

[@denadena8415]

This is a great tutorial. Clear explanation and very easy to follow. i will definitely make on my next book binding project.. thank you so much..💖💖

[@tineschrijvers3174]

Thank you. You explain the technique so clearly, at a pace that makes it easy to take in and with clear filming. The bonus is that you have provided links for all the supplies (saves time for the viewer), other tutorials and related videos for more info and the little blurb about the history of this technique adds interest. I have wanted to try my hand at book binding for many years, but searching for the correct supplies and tools seems daunting when I already have three main disciplines of art I work in (ceramics, jewelry and drawing). I have wanted to use bookbinding to create books of my original small art drawings, and like this technique but will look at your other videos as well. Again thanks.

[@jessicafurtado7529]

Wow! This notebook is amazing! Congratulations for learning a new binding technique Jen! 👏👏👏👏 Just a few comments from someone that has experience with this binding style: if you make an even number of holes in your covers (6, 8, 10...), the ends of the threads can be both at the back cover. I think it's a more polished way to finish the knots. Also, when attaching the signatures to the cover binding, a curve needle like the one on the video saves your life. You'll save hours if you use it instead of a straight needle!

[@freedomwitch]

I would love to have a binding video for already preprinted single pages that I want to bind together. I have looked at some videos but haven't found something easy enough to follow.

[@keddykemple4803]

She has a video for single page binding that I've used and loved. Like this video, when gives good, clear instructions.

[@jenniferwatson7118]

I've never seen this binding before, and at the start of video I thought 'this is going to be hard'... but you made it so clear and simple. Thanks so much. Lovely binding.

[@awdi2009]

Great video.. thank you for adding the metric dimensions, in the Middle East we only use the metric system.

[@joeymaloey9915]

I love love love the way you film this tutorials! The close shots really help to understand what you´re doing. Wonderful videos!

[@MarjorieSnyder]

Thank you for being responsive to our requests this is an amazing tutorial

[@darkkatrina]

This video is explaining so well the whole prosesur...congratulations and many many many many thanks for sharing dear! You re wonderful person ❤️ 💕

[@lolacool98]

I was going to make Coptic-stitch journals for my family for Christmas but this style is going to be MUCH more of a hit with them :) Thanks for the super clear tutorial!

[@rose5150fl]

You make it easier to understand than most other videos I've watched... Tysm

[@georgiewalker1069]

Love this. Thanks from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@kfogo7459]

this is still one of my absolute favorite bindings! i watched the video so many times and am still coming back to it again and again.

[@ControlledWrinkles]

When I did this structure, I laser cut the covers, and added some notches along the edges of the spine to keep it secured

[@dulanivithana5283]

This is the best book binding method I've ever seen. Clear explanations !!! Thank you very much!! ❤

[@stevenpowerssmp]

Thanks for another great tutorial. Every artist should at least know how to make their own sketchbooks. I Subscribered years ago, and it is great to see you over 1 million subscribers. Keep up the great work.

[@joshpearson2928]

Secret Belgian is my favorite style, and I've been getting back into bookbinding so this was super helpful in getting back to basics!

[@Dizzycow-Tina]

Wow what a beautiful way to bind a book .... thank you to everyone who suggested it and to you especially for showing us xxx Tina xxx

[@youobviouslyloveoreos7101]

This book binding video is really satisfying to watch

[@clarestrange5816]

Excellent tutorial and thanks for adding metric measurements.

[@awefull-gold]

This is amazing! I'm gonna make one! 🤩 Update: made a cover with some bonded leather that I had on hand. Love how it turned out!

[@SuzieMaster]

I got soo inspired by that binding but with the wooden book cover you've made in the past 😍

[@hanahb6822]

Wow! I made a book! Thanks so much for such and easy, concise, and just all around well put together tutorial. Everything was shown so well and was a breeze to follow!

[@helentucker6403]

this was such a fun binding to do. thanks for another great tutorial

[@MutszMyrble]

Okay I have made a notebook with this bindingtechnique before thanks to a very nicely written guide, but I did not know that you could fold over the cover like that! What?! Mind blown! Definitely going to try it again now!

[@madisonc1588]

That's a magic book! Holy cow!

[@lokeshwarigowda6602]

Your videos are really inspiring😍and I've learned a lot from them. Love you Jennifer 😘

[@tomrees4812]

I messed up first time by forgetting the whole point of signatures and went through each and every one every time. Only when I’d finished did I realise. It was difficult getting the needle through all of them by the time I’d finished! The next one will be better but I have a lot of pages to fill with sketches before that happens. I did tape a length of narrow ribbon to the middle piece before I started so I have a bookmark. The other thing I learned was that you should clear a space several yards around you because you can guarantee the thread will hook around anything within range. Thanks for the video.

[@barbhayes5613]

I love watching your book-binding videos - your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Thanks!

[@bubblepuffs]

Watching your videos always makes me feel calm, you have such a nice relaxing voice 😊❤️

[@avamarieart1573]

This is my first time bookbinding. I think I made it simpler when I made it but your channels really really helpful. I .just searched bookbinding and I found out about you!

[@macdiys4628]

This notebook looks so cute!

[@drialynn]

Thank you! I am making these as Christmas gifts

[@januarywiebe8604]

Can hardly wait to try this binding-thank you

[@kfogo7459]

i am using this binding technique and your tutorial for a book i am making as part of my practical final exam in university, so thanks a lot for this awesome guide! i bound two secret belgian books with your help already and love the binding style and your video very much :)

[@brandiledell4795]

This is beautiful! Thank you for showing us this clever binding technique. I’m only starting out with thread binding and this looks like something I’d like to try. Your tutorial is clear and definitely helps me feel less intimidated. ❤️❣️

[@deadmelodies]

This binding is SOOO COOL!!!

[@catercoz2491]

That's one of the more attractive looking methods. Thank you!

[@Old52Guy]

Wow! I've never heard of this kind of binding. Definitely my next project. Thanks! Definitely subbing.

[@Windkisssed]

That’s a great final product! Those colors are a very nice touch!!

[@amouramarie]

This binding is cute as heck, wow.

[@phoebebaker1575]

I really like that you do the cover seperately first. Trying to juggle the covers and the signatures at the same time is my least favorite thing about the coptic stitch!

[@fridas.1560]

Thanks for this. It looks amazing and, as always, your explanation was very clear and easy to follow! Will definitely try!

[@ihateyouall7026]

this is so calming to watch on a *very* cold day in California

[@dxyeart7318]

Yes, another bookbinding video!

[@sk5213]

I’m early for once! This is so unique btw

[@laraibmustafa3260]

We r the first to comment..yaaayyy

[@TinaThevarge]

Omg! 😲 I love this, I'm going to use this method for my next project!

[@lizzyanthus1]

Thank you, even though I'm 3 years late here. :) Very good video to learn this from! I've subscribed and plan on watching more book binding methods from you. Thanks again!

[@racingmars]

Love new bookbinding videos! Binding is what made me find you and sub in the olden days :-)

[@mystrangebones]

I was SO excited to see this! 😃 I originally watched it on a TV device that makes it impossible to comment. I'm tidying up my studio this morning and it reminded me I hadn't come back to thank you for the wonderful tutorial. You explained it so much better than I've seen before. Thanks so much! Now I'm in a race to fill up my current coptic-bound sketchbook. 😉

[@Graciiifdp]

Im crying this is what I wanted all my life is for her to come back to bookbinding

[@LeilaLopes28]

I love your bookbinding tutorials. This sticht is amazing! It’s so cute!! I’m in love 😍😘

[@maried4069]

Thank you!

[@KrissiCreates]

I just found this video and I love it !!! I love book binding and this is one I haven't seen done before. I've got to give this a go!! Thank you for your excellent instructions!

[@lauraschantz9058]

I'd always been afraid to try bookbinding, but this is WAY easier than I was afraid it would be. I've made my first little booklet, and I have lots of notes and ideas for the future! (I definitely need to buy a curved needle. I found an old upholstery needle in my sewing supplies, but it's a straight one. Those last couple signatures are tricky with a straight needle!)

[@artsyreg]

LOVE it! Thanks for such an easy to understand and well-filmed project!

[@ArtistWizardry]

Wow!! I really like that there's no glue. I need to make a watercolor sketchbook.

[@Angela-uq1cs]

This looks fairly easy, I was surprised to see it seem so simple. :D Also, congrats on your million!

[@suewegert2323]

This is an interesting technique and since my father was born in Belgium, I guess I really should try it. I do like the flexibility it provides. Thanks for sharing.

[@lizagreen5536]

Beautifully clear as ever. Thank you.

[@ashley-dantesalmon8175]

i can design a spellbook like this :) once i get the materials for it

[@LadyHonorHarrington]

My boyfriend finally build me a bookpress!!! I m sooo happy. cant wait du bind and press properly ^^

[@Theyaoimistress]

This looks simple and fancy at the same time. Perfect por my final presentation!!

[@bananaslugdragon5764]

I just ran into your channel, I've been binging! I love this as a top bind.

[@Feynreique]

I was so excited when I found out you could fold the cover to the back until I realized you can't fold the pages the same way... would love to make my own sketchbook but I just really like to fold my pages+cover back. If there is one, I would love to know! I would still like to try this out though! great gift for someone you love

[@mrdewilliams]

I love seeing books from movies. I have never seen anyone remake Benny (Ella's friend's boyfriend, that was accidentally turned into a magical reference book). I thought it was actually a very beautifully designed book. It would be great to see you make one.

[@Necromancer0225]

What helped me with the binding of the cover was to lay it flat and have like half of the cover hanging over the edge and put a weight on it. Then just poke your needle and thread in and out

[@Necromancer0225]

Came back to this almost a year later to make another book and I've gotta thank my past self for this tip lol Thanks past me!

[@tehwolfie]

I’d love to see different ways of making zines, or binding together finished art pieces.

[@marciemelancon9593]

Thank you!!! I’ve been wanting to learn this method and your video makes it look very easy. I can’t wait to try it!!

[@rajeevgupta9851]

Thax..... For ur all video and u because u helps me on my college work!!!!!!!! 🙏💕 thank u so much.... 😇😇

[@lianaharris8532]

I know you posted this before before I got home from school bull the video I've been waiting for this videos for such a long time love you see lemon

[@lianaharris8532]

ty sooooo much for highlighting me also can u do a vid where u call ur sea subs plz

[@NevitaSahanerdgirl]

Honestly your videos are so soothing to watch and i love love love your tutorials 💌💝

[@rajendrapratapsingh4336]

Thank you so much ma'am This is really very useful for me

[@shancakes5100]

Favorite book-binding tutorial to date. 👍

[@zhevasylieva865]

thank you for this amazing video! I've just made a sketchbook with this type of binding following your instrucrtions and it's so cooool! and very comfortable to use) I've only managed to do the coptic stich before and actually never heard of the secret belgian one - but I'm so glad I tried it) thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Bananchy]

Actually, you might be able to make the spine piece somewhat flexible with specific cuts (like what is used to make wood flexible), but I don't know if that would impact the sturdiness. Would be a fun experiment.

[@angieweisswange5873]

An excellent presentation. Thank you!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Wow what a system! You always seem to make it all look so easy! This I want too try1

[@imansfantasyworld7450]

Who was sea lemons subscriber before 1milllion ??

[@andinachrisnawati]

Me

[@elainemagliacane]

Me too

[@eliza_craft_studio]

Me!!!

[@laniec.f.2531]

Me!

[@prakashvasudevan7869]

Me me too

[@jackiebyers1272]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@jamiedavidson7799]

Your channel is super-awesome! I love your creativity!

[@terikc2012]

How cool! I'm definitely going to try this one! Thanks Jennifer!

[@user-nt6ci5kw6v]

This is genius!

[@luciaa.1112]

You teach very well. Is beautiful and amazing!! Thank from Argentina.