Trying some new easy bookbinding stitches ✦ no talking quiet bookbinding

[@bittermelonbindery]

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[@karenfinneganart2480]

My favorite was the last one with the straps. Thank you for these stitches; they will come in handy.

[@janalewis3030]

I love the variety you are using! Most bookbinders do the same thing over and over, but the stitches are so much part of the design of your books, it is refreshing! I thought the buttonhole was an odd idea, but I think it is actually my favorite! :)

[@HelenMcLean]

I love the tape bound one, I'll be trying that one myself soon too! I recently borrowed about 20 books from the library, and had to extend the loan on them as much as i could so i could get through them all! Some were focused on the art and some the traditional aspects. The oldest book published that i borrowed was from 1954 and it was interesting just to read the history of bookbinding in the introduction of that book.

[@Lucas259]

Hello Helen

[@bittermelonbindery]

Trying to absorb so much info within the library loan period is very relatable! Yes I also find it helpful to read a variety of books that are either traditional or artsy.

[@BeverlyGuevara]

I loved this video. All of them are beautiful, but my favorite is the last one. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@lenanana8]

Tip for anyone doing the longstitch: don't use bookcloth! I tore the fabric as I was cutting the slits and it was a horrible ugly mess! If you do wan't to use bookcloth I suggest covering the spine and 20-30mm from the each side of the spine edge with cardstock or decorative paper, and then using your bookcloth for the remaining cover space to the foredge. This will save your bookcloth and make your book look unique! Loved your video as usual, very comprehensive and calming. My go to quick hardcover binding now is sewing onto straps. The cover rounding almost naturally as a result of the tapes being glued to the boards is such a nice effect since you don't need to round the textblock in this case to achieve that rounded effect. I love how descriptive and easy to follow Keith Smith' set of books are, so nice to see you feature them!

[@kathy2539]

When you put them up on the shelf I liked the two on the right. I liked watching you make those.

[@anu8202]

Buttonhole stictch was my favorite 💜💜 definitely gonna try it.

[@nicolasbohnenberger7017]

The last one looks simply amazing. Beautiful combination of colors and materials to form an amazing book.

[@orlanswf]

11:34 Chaneeeel, the power you emanate in this shot! I kinda stop breathing for a second, not gonna lie.

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

This one seem a little bit simple and I think I can try making them. Never bind my own book before but your videos are so educational and interesting. Thank you again for sharing.

[@katierose7539]

I always knew I was interested in bookbinding but I am totally hooked after seeing this video. The variety and esthetics are works of art in themselves.

[@intellectgrime]

This was such a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@bethcrane5780]

very cool collection. Can't choose between them. thank you!

[@teaguebean]

button hole stitch is one of my favorite binding methods, but i've been anxious to try long stitch. after seeing this i don't understand why. it's so simple, but i've never physically seen someone do it, i've only read how to do it. BUT i'm going to try it now and i'm really excited!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Awesome!

[@karma13612]

I studied and practiced with Keith’s books several years ago! He is a master, and you are as well! Thank you for sharing!❤️👍📚

[@TarotLadyLissa]

For the first one, instead of a "spine tab", I think I would make a cute bookmark to slide in there! Then you just pull it out when you ned it! Alternatively, it could be nice to slide a ribbon in there too1

[@leslie4421]

You are so amazing and inspiring.. beautiful work 💖

[@fatidzebisashvili4668]

The last book was really pretty💖

[@susanberlin]

I really enjoyed watching you make these wonderful books. The last binding is my favorite, but it is hard to choose as they are each very unique and beautifully executed. Look forward to seeing more!

[@Lectora30]

I really like the one with tape supports.

[@Amanda.Jayne.]

They look great!! I love scrolling through Pinterest and seeing all of the beautiful stiches people do on their bindings. Yours look beautiful as always! 🤩

[@gabrielakarinavilela4827]

Amo tu trabajo , inspiras mucho, todos son hermosos , pero mi favorito es el último ❤

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

The last one is the one I liked the most, but the rest are not bad at all😂😂I can't make up my mind😅😅

[@evikelehar4844]

Very interesting and all of them so beautiful. I think the final binding is my favourite. I wonder how each binding will fare over time (with repeated opening and closing). Thank you, as always, for posting such lovely videos.

[@MariaPNW]

I love the tape binding best! I've seen rustic ones made w/o a cover too. I make junk journals so I use a lot of vintage or antique papers, so binding is always delicate, but worth the effort! P.S. I ❤️ Sea Lemon, too! She was my first bookbinding tutorial channel. Have you ever watched Stopan? He's a master bookbinder and his handmade treasures sell for $800 to over $1300! His videos are inspiring!

[@sitakumari4372]

I loved every bit of your video .

[@courtneylance3134]

This is off topic. But have you thought about using wallpaper for some of you book coverings? Or what do you think about it? Too heavy perhaps? And probably more expensive than fabric. Just a thought. I’m definitely going to look into it. Thank you for all your lovely posts. You’ve been such an inspiration to me.

[@lilipanicc]

You are doing great as a "beginner binding" haha and i follow your videos and i will start a store because of you, here in brazil. You are amazing! Thank you for all your videos!

[@katiehanrahan5293]

They are all wonderful!! I’m so glad you did this video as I just received my copy of the book today!! I can see some fun variations that could be done on some of them, too!

[@bittermelonbindery]

It took some time for me to get into the books but I'm glad I did. Enjoy!

[@katiehanrahan5293]

@@bittermelonbindery Thanks!❤

[@nikki.s.r.]

all beautiful, but the long stitch with chain is my favorite: i think it looks very elegant!

[@masterbuilder4735]

Chanel, thank you for your videos! They make great ambiance while I’m knitting) I love your color combo for the last book, but all five turned up really nice😊

[@iamdawt]

I can't choose just one, they're all so beautiful! I like how you put together the covers simply by folding the lovely paper over cardstock, I'll be trying that for sure. I have a couple of Keith's books, but I get tangled up in the written words and need more visuals. But I'm not going to give up on trying. Just the other day, I had to improvise because I punched my holes for a Coptic binding, 7 holes in each of the 8 signatures, but I changed my mind and decided I wanted a spine. Not thinking, I punched the holes in the cover as well. When it sunk in with what I had done, I panicked a little because I thought, how am I going to find a step-by-step video to sew this when I don't even know what the pattern is called? But I calmed myself down and decided to do a pamphlet stitch pattern (without looking at a tutorial!), and it worked! It was a turning point for me, and it felt so good. Thank you for your lovely videos, they're so inspiring.

[@bittermelonbindery]

That's great problem solving :) I also figure things out as I go all the time

[@lisareid7043]

I really like the last one best and like the thickness of the tape supports! I like them all though.

[@mariaflorenciacourtalon6095]

Hermosos tus cuadernos!!!❤

[@francineh.7825]

Beautiful! I like them all to be honest.

[@luigiraza3086]

How do you make those tape supports? Or do you buy them already like that? Very new to this but this video inspired me to try the last one! Thank you and great work!

[@coastalphriends4913]

I wanted to have a bias as Gouache seemed easier, but I like the looks of both! So no bias any longer!

[@MindfullyMindy]

The bias tape binding was great. I also loved the first one. Where do you get your paper supplied from? What weight?

[@johannarosano3726]

Hola me encantaron los cuaderno!!! Me podrias decir que tipo de cinta usaste en el ultimo vuaderno y que tipo de papel usaste para las tapas de los primeros cuadernos?

[@said199785]

this is without any Doubt is my loved video in your channel from the beginning 🙏 and my favorite part of the bookbinding thanks for this amazing content 😍 Keep Growing 💪 your North African Supporter 🫀 and please if you dont mind the name of the book when you add them because im curious

[@bittermelonbindery]

which book do you need the name of? I might have it in my description

[@riversideljc4597]

Love them all. Gorgeous paper. What kind of paper are the first 4 made with?

[@bittermelonbindery]

Screenprinted and sun washed Nepalese Lokta paper!

[@rebecaoliversegarra3855]

Hello! My favorite is the last one. Are you using fabric straps? Thank you I absolutely adore your work

[@bittermelonbindery]

Yes fabric turned into book cloth

[@charliedrury6224]

Amazing work, cheers :)

[@MessyTableStudio]

The last book in the video with the tapes you said were too thick; what would you have used in hindsight?

[@bittermelonbindery]

lighter weight cloth or proper bookbinding linen tapes

[@MessyTableStudio]

@@bittermelonbindery I made the last book yesterday and use light canvas strips. I t looked okay when I put the print over the tabs. I mailed it to a friend and she will let me know how it holds up. I was so excited by the video I ordered Vol 1. My husband ordered Vol 2 for my birthday and I will get Vol 3 for Christmas. Thank you for the inspiration and your thoughtful replies.

[@PatriciaMullercallibrisfr]

J ai étudié il y a très longtemps la reliure classique aujourd'hui je fais des "livres d artistes " uniques j essayerai bien ces différentes techniques. Merci beaucoup pour vos démonstrations. Très intéressantes.

[@kennethdaust3793]

Nice work

[@AshleyMintz]

I'm trying to find a video with info on sewing tapes. Where do you get yours and do you have a video where you are just making a journal with exposed sewing tapes?

[@bittermelonbindery]

In this video I made the tape by folding the long edges of a strip of book cloth towards the midline and glued it down. You can use any stiff ribbon from the arts and crafts/sewing store. I also use linen tapes for sewing text blocks from Colophon Book Arts.

[@rusverenzuela7169]

Hola, que material utilizas o recomiendas para esas tapas.

[@brokenredflag]

Thuse this book include coptic binding?

[@silvanasolemilopezpesoa]

what materials did u use for the covers?

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🤗🤗🍁🍁🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@juliamekespicsy_pixie2197]

All of the stitches shown are variations of one and the same button hole. It annoys me that each bookbinder feels a need to invent own titles, makes it almost impossible to find proper information on the internet.

[@bittermelonbindery]

yes bookbinding can be very repetitive, most stitches are variations of another

[@kathcurrie5654]

Too many adds, very disconcerting and alarming when they sudden,y blare out