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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
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Japanese Side Sewn Sketchbook Reviews
286 users recommended this class to a friend
Donna Stucky
Instruction was excellent. The lighting is too dark.
October 21, 2024
Mareike Fraider
its such an easy and fast way to sew a sketchbook. I love the fact, that I can choose the paper, the color of the cover and thread... I love to gift it to dear friends. Thank you a lot!
October 14, 2024
Elisabeth Le May
Really clear instructions and explanations. Very inspiring, beautiful work. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
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