Step-by-step case binding tutorial

[@CarolynsArtAdventures]

"It's good luck if your thread knots at least once" really made me smile....

[@TJ19_Forever]

Absolutely !!!

[@Jamie-m2v]

There is nothing more satisfying than opening your handmade book for the first time!

[@suewegert2323]

I appreciate your demonstration using common objects that a beginner can find affordably. Great tutorial.

[@iwondery1725]

"Warm up the spine" - good way of putting it.

[@BluestormsSong]

I love how you don't just explain the 'how' but also the 'why' of the steps you take in the crafting process. Your attention to detail is much appreciated.

[@jcline147]

I have one of Chanel’s books, and I can tell you that it is exquisitely made. There is such attention to detail that you will never be disappointed. I’m looking forward to getting a couple more of her books in the future.

[@lemin3625]

You’re living my dream! If I had one of her books I’d be TERRIFIED to write in it because I’m sure if I messed up I’d hate myself forever. However I’d LOVE to have a bullet journal she made. I’d cry tears of joy and just spend hours opening and closing it and feeling the covers (this sounds creepy but I just love journals)

[@GKahla]

That hinge gap demonstration is precisely what I needed to see to get the feel of their widths - thank you very much for your effort in creating the video. I'm looking forward to doing more case bindings, and your video will help my confidence with it. Cheers!

[@Coral256]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Your voice is so soothing, and the instructions concise and easy to follow. I've been following you for a while and always learn something new from your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us 🥰

[@karenherrerasequeira4314]

I'm a nicaraguan people, I'm studying english and you videos help me beacuse I love everything you made.

[@Ace-du7vw]

i found your channel through your first case binding tutorial. it's so wonderful to see how your technique has improved and how much knowledge you've gained since then. i like to think i've been improving along with you but i'm yet to make a book as clean and crisp as this lol. thank you for this, it's always great to get another video from you

[@janiexoxo]

This is the most calming tutorial I think I've ever seen. I'm going to make a few books with what I have to hand before I buy the real supplies and this is the perfect tutorial, I mostly needed a refresher on the stitching. Thanks for sharing!

[@LifeontwowheelsRocks]

It’s mid-December. Back in mid-February I began writing daily love notes to my wife. I write them first in cursive then I type them because my wife finds reading my handwriting difficult. Once all 365 notes are written, I plan to print them and bind them into a book. Back in 2003 I started a bookbinding course taught by a brilliant bookbinder from Paris who had often worked restoring medieval books. I didn’t get far because work got too busy. Your video is perfect. If I succeed, I will share the result on your channel. Thank you very much. It is deeply appreciated.

[@meluflor]

This is one of the best tutorials I’ve watched. It was easy to follow, your calm demeanour was very relaxing which helped me enjoy the process, you explained what to do and why we do it and you also made mistakes be ok and showed how to fix it them! Thank you so much for such an amazing tutorial !

[@KatPadmore]

I honestly think this is your best tutorial yet. There isnt a single step here that i thought needed more explanation or clarification. I'm already through the signature step, and so excited to make my hard cover using your papers!

[@bittermelonbindery]

That means a lot Kat!!

[@samuelkazi5185]

Hello I am Samuel in Cameroon I need to learn how to do the book binding​@@bittermelonbindery

[@lemin3625]

@@samuelkazi5185good thing she has tutorial videos!

[@heraffa]

I’ve watched several bookbinding tutorials so far and this has been the most comprehensive.

[@ownelpostal2362]

Wow thank you so much I have been studying book building for a yr but just couldn't make my self move forward to start but after seeing you get all of the tips short cuts exd.i feel comfortable to start my wife and I can't wait to get our first 20.page not book of the yr to be made we are from Branson mo. Old timmer book nook and old world classics works.....

[@Ryugeki]

I was looking to offer a special gift to someone really special to me and it feels like this will be her christmas present. Thank you for this detailled tutorial, it is really well explained for beginners.

[@tristansheckler7002]

just finished my first attempt, aside from putting title on the cover. really helped to have this to follow step-by-step. First one might not be the prettiest thing but having finished it makes itthe best to me

[@tingdavidson]

Successful first attempt - thank you! It only cost $2 outside of materials I found around the house. :)

[@bittermelonbindery]

Ahh that’s great to hear! Thank you for your contribution 😊😊

[@tericollier8637]

Excellent video! Highly recommend her book! It’s one of my favorite bookbinding “how to” books I have. I go back to it all the time. ❤❤❤

[@davidlane7966]

Just made my very 1st book for my D&D campaign using your tutorial. Excellent. Lore will be told!

[@bdavis2246]

I have been struggling with case binding for SO long but the measurement tips in this video helped everything come together for me. Enormous gratitude for your generosity in sharing your teaching and binding skills with us.

[@Arpitabiswas18]

The amount of PATIENCE, is incredible

[@patrickf9217]

Thanks. I am learning a lot as I teach a 14 year old how to make a book. We are learning together! We made our first one without learning anything. It stayed together is all I can say. Our next one is going to be GREAT!

[@ericispublius]

I just made my first case-bound book & have been devouring your videos! I'm a poet - who happens to not have much money - & this makes getting my work bound accessible! Thank you so much!

[@t-owl8345]

During my binding projects I often come back to this video and everytime I come to the end of the video you say "You´re amazing, you did it." And that´s so extremely lovely and realistic...I´m so happy to hear that. I think you don´t know how important it was for me to hear that, so thank you ♥ your videos are amazing and so are you!

[@merawalarj1679]

I am very fortunate to have a teacher like you, thankyou 😊😊

[@justynapaderewska2149]

this is the best and most valuable video I have seen since a long time. Thank you for taking the time to properly mark chapters and for all of the beatiful shots. Instant follow!

[@LJ090876]

Just wanted to let you know this video is my go to video on book binding. So far I have made 5 books and they are getting better each time. Thank you

[@dawndeluca]

I started with case binding (I've made three so far) and I found this video very useful along with your book. I've decided to work my way through your book 😊

[@peterjordan5947]

I've been listening to this video while I've been working. Your voice is really calming. I'm definitely giving this a go. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video

[@Amanda.Jayne.]

Such a great video! I really appreciate seeing the mistake on the casing in, it is totally the hardest part of making a cased book for me. This really helped show some tips to look out for that I'll definitely reference again come casing in time! P.S. I also have your book right on my table to reference whenever I need, you've created such wonderful resources for us, thank you Chanel! :)

[@ChantelleArts]

you always make the most beautiful books 🥰

[@kingtokkii]

This is the most thorough and useful tutorial I've ever seen for anything I think. You are amazing!!

[@GinDasCreative]

As always, such a delightful tutorial. And the best part is actually when you do make a small mistake and then show us how we too can fix it. It shows you are human and makes us feel that it can happen to anybody. Loved this tutorial! I have made my first hard cover journal via books and other KZbin videos but this one was the best. I look forward to making my next one using your helpful tips❤❤❤❤❤

[@ElsieSantos-q6o]

Your attention to details was so admirable.

[@bobbyd1961]

I've watched this video multiple times and I've made two books with hard covers and about 6 books with soft covers. You're awesome thanks

[@bunnykins1450]

Thank you for this and thank you so very much for sharing your four legged companion soul with us too. Special energy.

[@AmletPT]

Thank you so much for your channel and amazing videos! I am mom of a 7 month baby, and I am writing a diary for him since I was preagnet. Next step is to make my own diary 😊 Thank you so much for the inspiration and the amazing tutorial!! The best on youtube! 🤩 a Big hug from Porto-Portugal

[@MrGrimlock2099]

I followed your tutorial and made my first book! It’s not perfect by any means but I’m very happy with it and have already started my next hoping to improve on some of my first problems. Thank you so much for the great videos.

[@kevinscotton]

I’m a photographer hoping to self-publish and hand-make books someday, your channel has just become an incredible resource for me. I appreciate the detail and explanation so much!!

[@PrinceinAddis]

Not only informative, but also meditative!

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

Such a great video and so well explained for a beginner like me. You’re an amazing teacher. TFS 😊

[@ANNMITCHELL-BERGSMA]

You are so talented, I followed your class on Sketchbook Revival and created a very impressive book for the first attempt. Thank you so much!

[@KittenMeru]

Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I decided I wanted to start bookbinding as a hobby, and this tutorial was so easy to follow! My first book turned out great!

[@shirleyjones4857]

This video is marvellous. I love how you share every single item you use, and the gsm of paper. Your bookbinding skill is amazing. I am going to have fun trying the french sewing method. I totally love it. Thank you so much for your superb tutorial. Blessings 💜 x

[@UJU-IX]

Beautiful with clear demonstration. I saved to come back again.

[@esthervillarreal8905]

Muchas gracias por tu clara explicación. Felicitaciones un excelente trabajo

[@3Pazza]

Thank you so much for this. I have your book. The video is very helpful and makes the instructions complete and easy to follow. Your quiet voice and lovely demeneor is enjoyable. ❤

[@saifulislamimran6777]

This video of yours will be very helpful for me. After watching this wonderful video of yours from beginning to end, I only thought that if ma'am had gifted me this incomparable complete note diary. best of luck my new teacher ❤️. Your new student from Bangladesh.

[@StizelSwik]

Awesome video tutorial! very clear and concise. I will use your video when I finish writing my book. Publishing through a professional place is so expensive - unless you know them. Thank you!!!

[@KarensTinyCarCamper]

I hadn't been here in awhile. Your content is really great! I mean, i always liked it, but it feels like you're really tuning it up. Great tutorial!

[@CrystalAura07]

You explain very well and your voice is solft and pleasant. Thank you very much.

[@loves2loom]

Thankyou! This is what I have been looking for. A step by step!!! Great video

[@iamdawt]

Beautifully done!

[@ЕвгенияКузьма-б5ы]

Вы великолепны! Как всегда - всё идеально! 😍

[@CandaceCorey]

Great job explaining everything in detail. I was especially impressed that you explained the proper names for each part of the book as you built it, so we can learn the correct terminology! You're a really good teacher and I love watching you do your craft. 👏👏👏😄😄🤩

[@vintagetechno]

This tutorial is perfect. Thank you so much! I've watched a lot of casebinding tutorials before so I'm familiar with the process but my main issue was figuring out how to get things to lay flat. Now I know in my past projects I didn't have enough of a gap around the spine. I am excited to give this another try!

[@katewillett4316]

Excellent tutorial! Am a beginner, only having made 5 book so far over several months. Needed a refresher to make a hardcover case & learned a lot more from your video as well. Great instructions and easy to follow.

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for leaving in your mistake. So helpful to learn how to correct errors. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience so your viewers can learn from them. From Cheryl in AZ.

[@iamnotonfiretoo]

sealing the bookmark ribbon with a lighter. the whole book goes up in flames 🔥📖🔥

[@ranjitfernando5241]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much. I am from Sri Lanka

[@soferzthefirst]

This was my second ever book binding, and it turned out perfect although I used a different text block method. Thank you so much!

[@LaToniaLivesOnPurpose]

Thank you for this tutorial. I was struggling with the attachment of the block and the front and back pages coming out smoothly. I was able to execute an almost flawless book❤

[@trainerhownt]

thank you so much for this tutorial (+ the blookcloth one)! I had too much fun making some custom journals for my true love!!!

[@jessiedains4873]

OMGosh, I really appreciate this so much!! I bought your book a few months ago which I have looked though but haven’t actually read yet. I have not been able to go in my making studio for months. I don’t feel like there is a lot of booking making/binding tutorials out there but I have watch most of the ones I’ve been able to find. I can honestly say, this is my favorite one! As it is the most clear and thorough explanation for me! I just want to go back a book right now! First I have to go to work. 😅 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessiedains4873]

I especially appreciate the spacing information between spine and book boards as that is what has caused me the most issues especially with leather book “cloth”. This is so helpful!!!

[@shilo6914]

Thank you so much for posting this!! So excited to try it out🥰

[@TheFishingExperience916]

Thank you this is awesome a great project for my daughter and I to partake in 👍

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

Fascinating ❤❤❤ Thank you. I might try this one rainy day 😊 Love your video, not too chatty and no music THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@biebsje30]

i tried making a book following your tutorial. wow much work your books are perfect!

[@annajavier5712]

This was very helpful thanks for showing it all

[@edwinochieng8882]

Awesome, I'm having a keen interest in book binding and photo book making lately. This tutorial video was surely a great resource for me, and you are very likable by the way. Thank you so much. Would you consider doing a complete photo book tutorial in the future please?

[@TheAyelet1970]

Thanks!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you so much!

[@tartanspaghetti3204]

This is inspiring. Thanks for a great video with excellent, detailed instructions. My only suggestion (when demonstrating the sewing technique) is to use a thread in a bright colour so that it's easy to see the stitch patterns against the white paper. Can't wait to give it a go :)

[@Vandhini]

I love your vids so much i watch them daily to sleep you have a amazing talent sister

[@jeffreyjohnson1721]

Love, Love, Love this video. Thank you so much!

[@giovannascotti488]

Great job! I love your books❤

[@wernerschmidt4481]

Thank you for this fine tutorial!

[@4illx126]

Thank you Really, This is my first book I made it .The instructions are very clear. I am very proud of this book,Am I the only one who was so messy when I finished?😅

[@SavageThrone]

Wow, i can't remember when whas the last time I watched a YoutTube turorial without my hand on forward arrow key. I think your voice is very calming and comforting on top of that you have very inormative content. Really great video furthermore an expert sharing her expertiese, nowdays people just go online find videows that have a few million views rewar the diy without having the porper knowledge. I could never do that, but I guess the joke is on me because they are laugin all the way to the bank.

[@mikezinn7212]

When casing in the book, always bring the cover over the glued endpaper rather than trying to position the glued endpaper to the board. Much more accurate and the fore edge of the paste down can always be trimmed afterwards.

[@nichadaye1007]

Thanks for showing how to do book binding. I bought your book. I want to make my own sketchbook.

[@lenanana8]

Even after a few years of taking up bookbinding as a hobby, which I love, I still can't get casebinding quite right. I always can't get the endpapers exactly straight onto the covers and it vexes me so bad because it's an imperfection that I must perfect!!!

[@zerokero9444]

Very nice, I tried your instructions and recreated a new cover for my old book and gave a great look for the first time and thanks to your instructions as well, but the hangman is external unfortunately I chose a bad quality but it was great nonetheless, thank you ❤

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

You are the best and I love your work ❤😊

[@mikesalloverthemap]

So glad I found your site! Just what I needed to see. Now you have me wanting to make book cover lol. BTW I love the name - my dad grew up hating bitter melon but I did not get to try until I visited China - where it also carries a deeper meaning where I was studying martial arts. Anyway thank you I will be back to learn more from you!

[@said-dama]

Ramadan Mubarak sis congrats for the 100k i remember you go for the 10k and now look where you are so happy for you

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you for your sweet comments over the years! 🫶💕 Ramadan Mubarak

[@chandranihewasinghe6125]

It is veey useful for.my studing book binding. Thanks so much.

[@claudiaclarke2391]

Thank you for such a detailed instructional video.

[@fiorellavargascampos3335]

Saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷, hace unos días te encontré y estoy encantada con tu trabajo. También hago encuadernación 📚 espero algún día que mis libretas lleguen a verse como las suyas ❤

[@kathylong1900]

Beautiful work and great instructions, thank you !

[@andreiaquitian]

Gracias por tu video. Transmites mucha calma.

[@zemarquitos]

thank you for the awesome tutorial!!! love your work!!!

[@RockScissorsPaperPress]

It looks wonderful!! ❤❤❤

[@havangardo]

the most helpful tutorial ever! and such an awesome result! thank you 💙

[@melissahancock3298]

Super job explaining what to do and why! ❤

[@corrinemccarty425]

Excellent. Nice job with a clear concise tutorial.

[@Yamila742]

Thanks for this amazing tutorial ❤❤❤

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Fascinating, always wondered how this was done....

[@Vikingman2024]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!!