Best tutorial on this process as it not only explains what to do but why it works. Glad there was not silly music background or ridiculous finger dancing. Thanks much. Will subscribe!
I just made a vintage cigar box cover and spine for a journal using your video and sari silk. I wish I could post a photo. Your instructions are perfect!
Hi Kristi! I've been looking for a video like this ALL OVER THE INTERNET. Congratulations on the fantastic tutorial! I can't wait to try this out on my wedding book. Fingers crossed!!!
Kristiiiii I finished! Your tutorial ROCKKSSSS. I was wondering, do you have an Instagram account or somewhere we could be more in touch? I love your work! I'm on insta as Doodlemara !
Cool! Hope your book turned out great! Unfortunately I'm not on Instagram but my website is handmadebooksandjournals.com and you can always email me at kristi@handmadebooksandjournals.com. Send me a picture of your book. :)
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks Hello again. So I decided to have 9 sets of holes, instead of your 8 (on the cover). It made following your directions creative, to say the least. 😌 So I was wondering how you'd go about attaching the pages to the cover when you have an odd number of stitches across said cover? Would you start on the inside of each booklet? ... 🤔
Umm, yeah. :) So, one day I thought "Well, the binding doesn't seem dependent on the number of holes, so I'll make one with an odd number." Those covers are still sitting in my studio, an example of a failed experiment. I probably should have made a bigger deal of saying that you need an even number of holes in the video, because it really does matter. If you do figure out a solution (I didn't) please let me know. :)
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks I'm not sure it's the best solution, but it's what I figured kinda worked- So what I loved about your method was that the pages would be sewn onto two stitches on the board. This made the sewing faster and I wouldn't use as much thread. Boom!!! Done and onto the next. In my odd number problem, I think you have to start by looping the thread on the top stitch (or make a knot) and pull out the first hole on the inside of your paper stack. Go down and out the second hole and loop around the second stitch on the covers. Continue looping around the stitches for every hole. For the last hole you loop around the stitch and go into the next set of pages in the first hole. From there go down and out and loop individually. I hope this was useful, as your video was very useful for me (not to mention that you took your time to answer my messages). Thanks again and bind on and hard!!! 😎
@@alexandracordero6838 Thanks for those great instructions, Alexandra! I will definitely try that. It would be nice to salvage those poor bookless covers that I started. :)
Excellent tutorial. Very clear visuals and closeups of important steps. And as others have stated, thanks for the lack of music! One question: what is the source for your landscape oriented lined paper? Very hard to find...
Thanks for your kind words, Jeff. :) I got that paper at Joanns a couple of years ago. After a quick perusal of their website it seems they no longer carry it. But, I did find it on amazon - amzn.to/3aYOCgU. If that source happens to be out here's the website of the manufacturer: www.dcwv.com/product/12x12-lively-geo/ (The pack is a very odd combination of designs - mostly geometrics and metallics with just a few of the cactus pages. I used those up pretty quickly and wished I had more.)
I just binded a small pocketbook, but it seems to be a bit loose, I think it is because i made the spine a bit too wide, and I will try and fix it by adding more signatures. Do you have any tips on how to get more tension in the book?
Having too few signatures for the size of the spine could be what's causing the book to feel loose. Adding more signatures should help a lot with that. If not, the original binding might just be too loose, and you can't really fix that after the fact. Don't be afraid to cut the book apart and rebind it. I've certainly done that on more than one occasion. :)
It's a heavy-weight waxed linen thread from Hollanders: hollanders.com/collections/waxed-threads Their thread is really nice but a little pricey. You can get a similar weight waxed thread on Amazon - a wide assortment of colors for nearly the price of one spool at Hollanders: amzn.to/2LXOYN4 This gives you a lot of choices very cheaply, but I can't vouch for the quality.
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks thanks a lot! You make really thorough videos. I just made my first notebook this weekend in a class my friend gave. Now I'm down the rabbit hole!
@@jonellebutler7893 For this book I used the 3/16 punch because I wanted to use the larger eyelets, but you could go with smaller eyelets if you prefer, if the thread you're using isn't super thick and heavy. The thread I used here was thick, so the larger holes were useful.
*This is called Crisscross binding by the woman who invented it, Anne Goy. Weird how my previous comment sharing this important information mysteriously disappeared.*
Soooo, you think I deleted a previous comment of yours concerning this? Lol. I have no dog in this fight - I've made no claim to inventing this technique, so I would have no reason to 'remove' this information.
Wait... We belgians have a kind of bookbinding? Huh... You learn something new every day... XD
it's so secret that the belgians don't even knoe it!! ha!
Best tutorial on this process as it not only explains what to do but why it works. Glad there was not silly music background or ridiculous finger dancing. Thanks much. Will subscribe!
"ridiculous finger dancing" Love that! Lol! Thank you for your kind words!
Excellent tutorial for the binding process I'll be using. Thanks so much!
Oh Kristi, you just amaze me & I love how clear & on point your tutorials are. Glad I found you. Cheers
Thank you so much for the very kind words. That kind of feedback really makes creating these videos worthwhile. :)
Kristi, I LOVE YOUR BOOKS, YOUR VIDEOS--I've been looking for you!
Great tutorial - easy to see what you're doing, clear instructions and some helpful tips. Thank you!
Thanks, Robyn! I appreciate the kind feedback. :)
This is a really good tutorial! Clear instructions, preempting common problems, no messing about.
Thank you, Edward! :)
I just made a vintage cigar box cover and spine for a journal using your video and sari silk. I wish I could post a photo. Your instructions are perfect!
Awesome! I wish I could see it!
Hi Kristi! I've been looking for a video like this ALL OVER THE INTERNET. Congratulations on the fantastic tutorial! I can't wait to try this out on my wedding book. Fingers crossed!!!
Coolio! Congratulations on your marriage!! Holler at me if you get stuck or need help (on the book, not your marriage hahaha). :)
Kristiiiii I finished! Your tutorial ROCKKSSSS. I was wondering, do you have an Instagram account or somewhere we could be more in touch? I love your work! I'm on insta as Doodlemara !
Cool! Hope your book turned out great! Unfortunately I'm not on Instagram but my website is handmadebooksandjournals.com and you can always email me at kristi@handmadebooksandjournals.com. Send me a picture of your book. :)
Thank you for another great tutorial. I'm working my way through your videos. Then I'll send a request list!
Awesome. I look forward to your list! :)
Muy buen video. muy bien explicado. Felicidades. Gracias por compartir.!!!
Great instructions. Thanks a bunch!!!
Thanks Alexandra, and you're welcome! :)
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks Hello again. So I decided to have 9 sets of holes, instead of your 8 (on the cover). It made following your directions creative, to say the least. 😌 So I was wondering how you'd go about attaching the pages to the cover when you have an odd number of stitches across said cover? Would you start on the inside of each booklet? ... 🤔
Umm, yeah. :) So, one day I thought "Well, the binding doesn't seem dependent on the number of holes, so I'll make one with an odd number." Those covers are still sitting in my studio, an example of a failed experiment. I probably should have made a bigger deal of saying that you need an even number of holes in the video, because it really does matter. If you do figure out a solution (I didn't) please let me know. :)
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks I'm not sure it's the best solution, but it's what I figured kinda worked- So what I loved about your method was that the pages would be sewn onto two stitches on the board. This made the sewing faster and I wouldn't use as much thread. Boom!!! Done and onto the next. In my odd number problem, I think you have to start by looping the thread on the top stitch (or make a knot) and pull out the first hole on the inside of your paper stack. Go down and out the second hole and loop around the second stitch on the covers. Continue looping around the stitches for every hole. For the last hole you loop around the stitch and go into the next set of pages in the first hole. From there go down and out and loop individually. I hope this was useful, as your video was very useful for me (not to mention that you took your time to answer my messages). Thanks again and bind on and hard!!! 😎
@@alexandracordero6838 Thanks for those great instructions, Alexandra! I will definitely try that. It would be nice to salvage those poor bookless covers that I started. :)
Needle in a winecork? That's so nifty!! I always struggle with poking the holes!
Excellent tutorial. Very clear visuals and closeups of important steps. And as others have stated, thanks for the lack of music! One question: what is the source for your landscape oriented lined paper? Very hard to find...
Thanks for your kind words, Jeff. :) I got that paper at Joanns a couple of years ago. After a quick perusal of their website it seems they no longer carry it. But, I did find it on amazon - amzn.to/3aYOCgU. If that source happens to be out here's the website of the manufacturer:
www.dcwv.com/product/12x12-lively-geo/
(The pack is a very odd combination of designs - mostly geometrics and metallics with just a few of the cactus pages. I used those up pretty quickly and wished I had more.)
I just binded a small pocketbook, but it seems to be a bit loose, I think it is because i made the spine a bit too wide, and I will try and fix it by adding more signatures.
Do you have any tips on how to get more tension in the book?
Having too few signatures for the size of the spine could be what's causing the book to feel loose. Adding more signatures should help a lot with that. If not, the original binding might just be too loose, and you can't really fix that after the fact. Don't be afraid to cut the book apart and rebind it. I've certainly done that on more than one occasion. :)
how does the spine stay in place?
What kind of thread are you using here?
It's a heavy-weight waxed linen thread from Hollanders: hollanders.com/collections/waxed-threads
Their thread is really nice but a little pricey.
You can get a similar weight waxed thread on Amazon - a wide assortment of colors for nearly the price of one spool at Hollanders: amzn.to/2LXOYN4
This gives you a lot of choices very cheaply, but I can't vouch for the quality.
Is it possible to use this binding for a 1 signature book?
Hi Denise - Sure, I don't see why not. You'd just need to adjust the width of the spine piece accordingly. :)
What size holes does your cropadile make? I see one that says it makes 1/8 and 3/16 inch holes.
Hi Jonelle - That's the one I have. It has two hole punches that make 1/8 or 3/16-inch holes.
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks thanks a lot! You make really thorough videos. I just made my first notebook this weekend in a class my friend gave. Now I'm down the rabbit hole!
@@jonellebutler7893 LOL! Yup! It's extremely fun and addictive!
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks which size holes did you make?
@@jonellebutler7893 For this book I used the 3/16 punch because I wanted to use the larger eyelets, but you could go with smaller eyelets if you prefer, if the thread you're using isn't super thick and heavy. The thread I used here was thick, so the larger holes were useful.
*This is called Crisscross binding by the woman who invented it, Anne Goy. Weird how my previous comment sharing this important information mysteriously disappeared.*
Soooo, you think I deleted a previous comment of yours concerning this? Lol. I have no dog in this fight - I've made no claim to inventing this technique, so I would have no reason to 'remove' this information.
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks I just said it mysteriously disappeared. Maybe a TH-cam thing because I put a link to Anne Goy's book.