All levels
|
55 min 28 sec
|
01:32
|
|
02:01
|
|
03:07
|
|
03:48
|
|
09:11
|
|
03:13
|
|
08:11
|
|
04:30
|
|
08:24
|
|
02:59
|
|
08:32
|
Taught by Jody Alexander
Learn four different stitches for this historical Japanese bookbinding structure: Four-hole, Noble, Hemp Leaf and Tortoise Shell. Single sheets are stacked and bound to create this simple and elegant binding. These are great books to use for sketchbooks, journals, photo albums and artists' books.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
- bone folder
- straight edge ruler
- awl
- cutting knife (optional if you tear paper)
- needle
- clothes pins
- one sheet of 8.5 x 11 cover weight paper (will be halved to make two cover pieces)
- 5 -10 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 text weight or light weight paper (will be halved to make the book pages)
- thread (linen thread is best for bookbinding but for this binding you can experiment with other string or thread)
- pencil
Downloads:
- Preparing paper and cover for binding
- Creating sewing stations for binding
- Four-hole, nobile, hemp leaf, and tortoise shell binding stitches
What you’ll get:
- An easy-to-follow lesson on how to create a Japanese side sewn sketchbook
- 10 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Itemized supply list
- Downloadable PDF pattern included
- Step-by-step instruction by artist Jody Alexander
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
Member Gallery
Browse members' projects from this class and share your own work! Learn how to take great photos here.
Load More
Class PDF
Transcript
Notes
Your timecode tags and notes for this section
Japanese Side Sewn Sketchbook Reviews
272 users recommended this class to a friend
Jacquie Keer
The instructions are very clear and calm, and the techniques look accessible. I'm looking forward to making some books,
April 28, 2024
Linda Wenzelburger
Very clear demonstrations and explanations of the stitching patterns. Nice pace for following along with the sewing without having to pause the video.
April 5, 2024
Leslie Muldoon
Precise instructions make it easy to follow. Learned a new tip: scoring the cover to help it bend.
February 25, 2024
Related Classes
