How to Make a Leather Journal with Keith Smith's Coil Spring Sewing, PDF
Description
This tutorial is clearly-written and simple to follow. It gives the dimensions, templates and sewing pattern for you to make a leather journal similar to the one in the picture.
The stitching pattern is from Keith Smith.
If you already make books it will save you the hassle of having to work out the design. Obviously once you have made one, you can ring the changes and make you own variations.
It is also ideal to start you off on bookbinding.
You will need the following materials:
leather, glue, paper and waxed cord
You will need the following tools:
a large-eyed needle or bodkin, a sharp craft knife, metal ruler and bradawl or hole punch
Making this book does require some skill in crafting, cutting, folding, tearing and sewing but if you are used to making things, you will find it straightforward.
The instructions include useful tips on grain and on tearing paper and full-size printable templates for the cover and page stitching layout.
The file will be in PDF format and may be printed for personal use.
Inspiration
I love making books, the materials, the process, the tactile qualities involved in bookbinding, the design process. It's all great fun and very rewarding. It's lovely to hold in your hand, the results of your own labour.
Having taught for too many years than I care to remember, I love the teaching process, too.
Bookbinding is an area of craft that some find daunting. I believe in demystifying processes. This craft encompasses an enormous range of skills and therefore can be approached by anyone!
Most people do not have time or opportunity to achieve the great heights of the greatest of 'fine' binders, but one can still make beautiful, artistic and functional objects, limited only by one's imagination!
My tutorials and kits will start you off on the design and making process. Some customers find inspiration with just one tutorial or kit, others have purchased nearly every one!
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