The Vintage Bookbinder

“Unique handbound books and gift items made from vintage fabric”

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  • Handmade A5 Journal, 1950s Red and Orange Leaf Design Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • Handmade Autumn Colours A5 Journal with Orange and Red 1950's Vintage Fabric

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  • Handmade A6 Journal with 1950's Red Autumn Leaf Design Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • Handmade A5 'Cinnamon Spice' Journal with 1950's Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • Handmade 'Autumn Leaves' A5 Journal made with 1950s Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • Handmade A6 Journal with 1950's Orange Autumn Leaf Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • Handmade A5 Journal with Red, Orange and Black Abstract 1950's Vintage Fabric

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  • Handmade A6 'Cinnamon Spice' Journal with 1950's Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • Handstitched 1960s Vintage Dekoplus Fabric Covered A5 Journal, Sketchbook,Orange

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  • Handstitched 1960s Vintage Dekoplus Fabric Covered A6 Notebook, Fuschia

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  • Handstitched 1960s Vintage Dekoplus Fabric Covered A6 Notebook, Orange

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  • Handstitched 1960s Vintage Dekoplus Fabric Covered A5 Journal, Marigold Yellow

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  • Summer Seconds 'Amalfi' 1960s Vintage Barkcloth Japanese Knot Bag Blue,Turquoise

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  • Summer Seconds 1950s Vintage Barkcloth Japanese Knot Bag, Red Roses, Purple

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  • Rare 1940s Vintage Barkcloth Zip Wallet with Red Zip and Lining

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  • Pencil Case made from Rare 1940s Vintage Barkcloth Fabric, Lilac

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  • Floral 1940s Vintage Barkcloth Fabric Drawstring Bag, Gift Bag - Green

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  • Floral 1940s Vintage Barkcloth Fabric Drawstring Bag, Gift Bag - Purple

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  • Handmade 'Carnations & Roses' A5 Hardback Notebook Journal 1950s Vintage Fabric

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  • 'Carnations and Roses' Pencil Case made from 1950s Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • 'Carnations & Roses' 1950s Vintage Fabric Tote Bag, Analog Bag, Shopping Bag

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  • 1950s Floral 'Carnations & Roses' Vintage Barkcloth Drawstring Bag, Black Ribbon

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  • 1950s Floral 'Carnations & Roses' Vintage Barkcloth Drawstring Bag, Wine Ribbon

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  • 1950s Floral 'Carnations & Roses' Vintage Barkcloth Drawstring Bag, Pink Ribbon

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  • Handmade A6 Notebook, Sketchbook, 1950s Vintage Fabric, Red Roses, Purple Tulips

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  • Handmade A5 Journal Sketchbook with 'Woodstock' Floral 1950's Vintage Fabric

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  • Handmade A5 1950s Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook, Red Roses, Purple Tulips

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  • Handmade Hard Back A5 1950s Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook, Red Roses - Red

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  • Handmade A5 Journal with 'Woodstock' Floral & Spotty 1950's Vintage Fabric

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  • 1950s Vintage Barkcloth Drawstring Bag, Red Roses, Purple Flowers, Purple Ribbon

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  • Summer Seconds Handmade A5 Journal, Notebook with 1950's Vintage Fabric

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  • 1950s Vintage Fabric Drawstring Bag, Red Roses and Purple Flowers, Red Ribbon

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  • Handbound A5 1940's Vintage Barkcloth Sketchbook, Journal, Paris, Spring, Blue

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  • Summer Seconds Handmade A5 Book with Gingham & Spot 1950's Vintage Fabric

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  • Handbound A6 1940's Vintage Barkcloth Sketchbook, Journal, Paris, Spring, Blue

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  • Summer Seconds A5 Spring Tulips 1950's Vintage Barkcloth Sketchbook Journal

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  • Handmade Black Cat 10 x 10 Notebook, Sketchbook, Journal - Pick a colour

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  • Handmade A5 'Green Shoots' Sketchbook made with 1950's Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

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  • Handmade Black Cat Mini A7 Notebook, Sketchbook, Journal - Pick a colour

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  • Handmade A5 Sketchbook, Journal with Bright Floral 1950's Vintage Fabric

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  • Handmade Black Cat A5 Notebook, Sketchbook, Journal - Pick a colour

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  • Handbound Small Sketchbook with Rare Vintage Bassett's Liquorice Allsorts Fabric

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  • Digital Gift Voucher - Amount of your choice

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  • Pink Painterly Roses 1950s Vintage Fabric Drawstring Bag, Gift Bag, Pink Ribbon

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  • Pink Painterly Roses Hand Stitched A5 1950s Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook

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  • Summer Seconds Handmade A5 Book with Moyagashel 'Melford' Vintage Fabric

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  • Pink Painterly Roses Hand Stitched A6 1950s Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook

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  • 'Amalfi' Hand Stitched A5 1950s Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook

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  • 'Eleonore' Hand-Stitched A5 1960s Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook,Royal Blue

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  • 'Eleonore' A6 1960s French Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook,Turquoise

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  • 'Santorini' Hand-Stitched A5 1960s Vintage Fabric Journal, Sketchbook,Royal Blue

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  • 'Santorini' Hand-Stitched A6 1960s Vintage Fabric Covered Notebook, Royal Blue

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About The Vintage Bookbinder

The Vintage Bookbinder

Bookbinder, artist and maker based in South Oxfordshire

Ever since I was old enough to wield a pair of scissors and was given some paper, a pile of old Argos catalogues and some glue, I have loved making things.

At the age of eight, my aunt gave me a set of oil paints and my love of painting was born. A few years later another aunt inspired my love of sewing and fabric.

When I left school, I embarked on a career in learning and development but over the years I have always made time to create; making my own clothes, curtains, soft furnishings and dolls, and painting when I could. Over this time I was also building quite a stash of vintage fabric and had a secret plan to give this a second life by making and selling things. Having recently escaped the corporate world, I now have lots of time to be creative.

I live in South Oxfordshire with my husband Gavin who is an artist and childrens author and our two cats, Hebe and Iris, where I spend my days sewing, painting and making handmade books in our home studio.

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