Two needle coptic binding books

Come 10 minutes earlier to enjoy a cup of tea, browse through our sample books and explore our collection of books related to bookbinding and book arts. The nicest looking bind for them thus far is the coptic stitch. I like to add a little something special to my binding called the square knot or reef knot. Directions for sewing the coptic binding with multiple needles. I used a single needle to sew the coptic stitch through 9 sewing stations, and i added a wrapper to each signature from using junes dill paper head to the end of the post for a detailed supply list with links and measurements. Oct 16, 2019 i recently created a couple of books with a french doors structure. There are many types of needles available of different lengths, different thickness, different forms.

Coptic stitch binding tutorial bookbinding tutorial. This is a book with two spines and two covers that open in opposite directions like two doors and a single back cover. Keith smiths books volume 1 of nonadhesive binding. The coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat.

Click to watch the coptic stitch binding video tutorial. Start by taking your first signature and from the inside, thread both needles one on either end of the thread through your holes. This time instead of going down around the covers youre just going to feed the needle through the thread in the signature just below it. Learning coptic binding has been on my crafty to do list for a while now. This introduction is an overview of examples of twoneedle coptic bound books and a description of this type of book. Bookbinding needles bookbinding tools 101 bookbinding. You will want to choose a needle that does not break easily. Book binding a fun way to make something new, the old fashioned way. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. See more ideas about book binding, book making and handmade books. The next step is to create the signatures and then sew it all together. Lisa will bring other books she has made in the coptic tradition for inspiration.

The transition from scroll to binding was a long one, but it is connected to the spread of christianity. Originally the coptic binding process was used by early christians in egypt the copts some 2000 years ago and hence its name. Bookbinding basics coptic binding cincinnati book arts. The coptic binding makes a journal that opens flat for ease in use. Youll learn how to cover book board with fabric, how to ply linen thread and how to sew a two needle coptic binding.

Align the front cover with a signature and pass the needle from the inside of the first hole in the signature. This knot is used for sailing and jewellery, but i think it looks great on a book. Jan 03, 2017 this introduction is an overview of examples of twoneedle coptic bound books and a description of this type of book. Coptic stitch journal project ideas blick art materials.

The ethiopian bookbinding technique is a chain stitch sewing that looks similar to the multi section coptic binding method. We will start the sewing process from the middle hole in this saddle stitch bookbinding tutorial. Single and double needle coptic stitch binding tutorials. Nov 08, 2008 i decided to make a few books with my leather crafting.

Create a stunning combination coptic longstitch archival book. This book is inspired by the kaaba, a cuboid building at the center of islams most sacred mosque, in mecca, saudi arabia. Nov 03, 2016 coptic binding part 1 creating the cover. Bring the needle to the outside of the book cover, and poke the needle up through the pierced hole in the cover, to the right of the thread. For both i used a coptic binding on the spines, but you could use a simple pamphlet stitch, an accordion. Aug 16, 2010 the coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. In week two, participants will bind the painted cover into a book by learning the classic coptic stitch. It made from weave cotton, good adhesive penetration for allowing glue to bind, while leaving the backbone of the book flexible. The double needle coptic stitched book was the most challenging and rewarding book we made.

I typically punch holes on a selfhealing cutting mat, but an old wooden cutting board will serve as well. Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often its called coptic stitch binding. Coptic binding part 1 creating the cover handmade books. The effort to make a beautiful and robust book is as old as the history of the book. The thread goes along between the stations twice, hence it results a thicker spine. Introduction to coptic book binding with sue bjerke wet paint. Composed of folded signatures sewn through holes in the fold and held together with chain stitching across the spine, coptic books can be stitched with a single curved needle or pairs of straight needles. I covered the back with a decorative scrapbooking paper and created the back cover with two pieces of the same scrapbooking paper over another piece of lightweight chipboard. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The 6th part of our bookbinding series on how to craft a book from scratch. Instructions on creating the coptic binding stitch. Needles are an important tool in bookbinding since we would need to sew book signatures together most of the time.

Its great for sketchbooks, and larger display books. Instructions and illustrations waxed linen thread bookbinding needle scratch paper and pencil for template scissors ruler awl paper bone folder covers. With this easy to follow coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, binding your own book is easy and fun. This is where you will start your first kettle stitch, which is essential to holding the coptic binding tight. Coptic binding part 2 sewing it all together handmade. At this point you will have created the covers for your book. As one of the oldest known forms of the codex, it is fitting that we started with coptic style bindings. Like the earlier books without paste or glue, nonadhesive binding, volume i, these sewings require no equipment, only a needle, thread and scissors. Coptic binding tutorial bookbinding workshop singapore. That thing you saw that time but you cant remember what its.

Next day edit ive been asked about instructions for the wee blocky books, and all i can say is that, while im pretty comfy with weaving the tapestry covers, im still learning about paper and binding etc, so here are a couple of links to help furtherhere is where i learned the two needle coptic binding. I use a heavier paper, as well, to support the use of the thicker thread. Double needle coptic bound book with painted paperstwo day class satuday, oct. The binding stitches form of chain from the folded edge of one signature to the next. If you already have your holes punched, go directly to the coptic stitch tutorial. How to make a book two great book binding ideas saddle stitch and japanese stab bookbinding there are lots of different ways to make books with or without a needle and thread, but this week the kids wanted to have a go at making these notebooks using some old cardboard weve had for a while. In this coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, linda tieu takes you through how to make your own hard back book. However, working with 1 needle and 1 thread obviously has a much easier time than multiple threads and needles.

Introduction to coptic book binding with sue bjerke wet. I present to you a delicacy of coptic stitch binding encased in a beautiful wave pattern. The coptic stitch method has been used since as early at the second century a. This historical binding was developed during the second to third century in egypt. Pull it tight and go up to the next hole and back out. A coptic stitch style binding also often referred to as a chain stitch binding is one that doesnt use any glues and where the signature stitchings are generally exposed or left completely open thus allowing flexibility without sacrificing strength. Two needle coptic sewing and coptic end bands with linen thread. Books without paste or gluewhere i learned t he curved needle coptic binding ive used up till the ones in this post, velma bolyard has also shared an enormous amount of book and paper related info, particularly information of kamiito and shifu spun and woven paper. Early christians living in egypt are thought to be responsible for developing the coptic style of binding pages, by stitching their edges together and to front and back covers. Binding with doubled thread will make your book stronger and more durable.

Coptic binding doesnt use any special glues and results in a book that can open flat. Sep 07, 2014 ok, so the title might be a little misleading weve actually crammed in 18 of the best coptic stitch also known as the chain stitch or coptic sewing book binding instructions and tutorials we could find on the web, along with a collection of video tutorials and many copticstitch related resources pdfs, stitching patterns, photo. Continue to pull this thread through until you have two pieces of equal length, making your needle doublethreaded. It also showcases a clear view of the spine and the colorful threads holding the. For stepbystep instructions, please see the subsequent videos in this series.

Functionalitywise, coptic binding doesnt use any special glues and results in a book that can open flat. Coptic binding or coptic stitch can be done using many different sewing patterns. This illustration should explain much clearer the path for the sewing thread in the covers than my words ever could. It uses thread to sew folded pages together into a stack, and allows the book to open flat on every page. This is the second book binding i have purchased from amazon. One of the primary advantages of the coptic binding, besides its decorative qualities, is that it allows your book to lay flat when it. Coptic binding with multiple needles sewing directions. So far it is way better than any other that i have seen or used. Saddle stitch bookbinding tutorial bookbinding workshop.

I decided to make a few books with my leather crafting. Now with your thread on the outside of the signature, thread down through the hole of your outside cover, and then back into the hole you just came out of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Aug 04, 2016 and heres a peek of the double needle coptic binding tutorial i made for making mini books by kathleen mccafferty lark crafts, 2011.

The sewing is done through pairs of sewing stations with a needle. Modern coptic bindings can be made with or without covering leather. Use bleedproof paper, watercolor paper, or any multimedia paper to customize your coptic. Stitching the first signature take a piece of thread that is almost 30 inches in length. My video shows you the double needle coptic stitch bookbinding method, where you use two needles on a strand per two holes. These books typically had paired sewing stations, sewn using two needles for each pair of sewing stations. The thickness of the needle also suggests its durability. The coptic binding stitch is a classic and popular method for binding a handmade book. If your book is thick, you may need to use an additional piece of thread, which will be. Easy book binding two bookbinding ideas incredibusy.

Still in use today, an advantage of journals sewn in the coptic style is that they lie completely flat when open. Double needle coptic stitch requires passing through each hole in the spine twice with a. The coptic binding, the first true codex, originated as early as the 2nd century ad with the copts, early egyptian christians. When buying an assorted set of needles, always make sure that there is more than 1 needle of every size. The fact that it includes two actual bone bone folders is a huge factor to why this kit surpasses the others. Youd never believe how easy it is to create and bind your own book.

Book craftspaper craftstypes of bindingbookbinding tutorial. Szirmai, the chain stitch binding dates from about the sixteenth century in ethiopia and eritrea. This first method is known as coptic stitch binding. Because it was made as a wedding gift, i wanted it to open flat the way a coptic opens, but because the bride and groom had both spent time in japan, i. Single and double needle coptic stitch binding tutorials duration. Single and double needle coptic stitch binding tutorials youtube. Wax the thread by holding it against the bees wax and pulling the tread across. Sadly, with multineedle coptic binding doubling the number of sewing stations also means the time spent on sewing doubles. Sewing stitching the book ibookbinding bookbinding. I mean, who doesnt want to learn how to make books in the style of christian egyptians from the 2nd century. For this binding youll want to use a heavier thread so that the details of the stitch show. Have you noticed how the sewing thread in my coptic bound books. This book is a coptic book made to look like a japanese stab binding.

Its also damn impressive what people can do with a. Also known in english as knotless netting, knotless knitting, or single needle knitting, the technique is distinct from crochet in that it involves passing the full length of the. Nov 06, 2018 the coptic binding, the first true codex, originated as early as the 2nd century ad with the copts, early egyptian christians. The process of binding the pages together may be frustrating, but persevere. Apr 19, 2017 watch part 1 creating the cover here coptic stitch part 2. These bindings have chain stitch sewing that laces through the board. This is a coptic stitch book i made recently using one of the handmade rose papers from junes paper club. It makes no difference whether its an even or odd number of holes for this binding. Still, i think stability is crucial, and im happy to spend that extra time to create a more durable book. One of the benefits of coptic binding is that its not as hard as i thought it was.

Use a bookbinding needle or an awl to punch a hole at each mark. See more ideas about book binding, handmade books and book making. Attendees will be able to make soft cover and hard cover books with beautiful chain links across the exposed spines. This is one version of a coptic binding, a book with an unsupported. It also showcases a clear view of the spine and the colorful threads holding the signatures page groupings together. Artisans and crafters often use coptic binding when creating hand made art journals or other books. Id only use two sewing stations if the book is max 3 inches tall. Coptic binding is a great introduction to aspiring bookbinders and anyone who is curious about handmade books. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. A perfect method for a sketchbook because the open book lies flat. When using the coptic binding method to bind your book, you may use as many holes as you like for stitching. Coptic stitch binding tutorial bookbinding tutorial the. Its time consuming, but definitely worth it in the long run.

The coptic stitch is a decorative stitch, so its something that you would do only for a book with an open spine. Presented in a folding box with gilded wooden cube and magnetic closure. Create sketch books or journals for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones. Journal paper, decorative papers and other materials to bind 1 hardbound coptic binding book and the usage of bookbinding tools during the workshop. It is streamlined and still has all the essentials for beginning book binding. There are two main reasons coptic binding is popular. If the leather is omitted, a coptic binding is nonadhesive, and does not require any glue in its construction. The book above is currently available in my etsy shop. Sewing the pages together increases the durability of the book. Mar 16, 2014 the 6th part of our bookbinding series on how to craft a book from scratch. Watch our quick thread waxing demonstration here 2. Beginning in the 2nd century ad in the eastern mediterranean basin, the egyptian copts used a chain stitch fig. These booklets of four to thirtytwo pages may have endsheets as part of the sewing. If youre lefthanded or have a southpaw who you hold close to your heart, you know.

Coptic binding is favored by many readers and hobbyists, as it allows a book to lay completely open when flat and at an angle. In the first few weeks of school, we started with nonadhesive structures. I think its a great method for when you have book covers that. Each printed cell is folded, stitched together with a thread or wire, cutit is called book binding booklet to attach a cover to it and make it into a book. Bring the needle to the left and run it behind the thread loop, with the needle tip facing right.

Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet ibookbinding. Recently i dyed a stack of print making paper using tea and made some marks with rust and leaves. I made so many pieces of paper that i folded them into signatures and bound them into a nature journal. So, this weekend you are free to deal with diy tasks, try diy book binding. Okay, so i welcome you to yet another instructable. Coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial the easy way tortagialla. This binding style is perfect for creating photo albums, guest books, sketchbooks, journals and notebooks. I think this last one took me 3 days to sew it together. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Ethiopiancoptic bindings work of the hand by henry hebert.