This session will teach one method for sewing a text block. Sewing, and the material choices made before sewing, begin the process for constructing a solid book. We will fold sections, construct endsheets, mark up, punch, sew and line a text block, time permitting. The sewing method should be chosen based on the type of finished book you want to achieve. This sewn text block could be partnered with an additional lesson to learn how to construct a case.
Syd’s Bookbinding Basics handout included.
A collection of models will be available to show the various methods for sewing and their end results.
Choices for sewing:
Unsupported Link Stitch
Sewing on Tapes
Sewing on Single cords
Materials Packet Sold Separately and Includes:
12 Sections of 5 folios = 60 Sheets Via Vellum Warm White 24\60 lb. Text (9’’ x 7’’, 4.5’’ × 7’’ Folio)
2 sheets Bugra or similar paper 10’’ x 7.5’’ for hooked folio endsheet
1 piece Jaconet roughly 3’’ x 8’’
1 piece Rives Heavyweight or similar paper roughly 3’’ x 8’’
No 25 Linen Thread 2-3 yards
2hrs
Beginner
Online or In Person
4 Acre or other venue, see workshop FAQ’s
This session will teach one method for sewing a text block. Sewing, and the material choices made before sewing, begin the process for constructing a solid book. We will fold sections, construct endsheets, mark up, punch, sew and line a text block, time permitting. The sewing method should be chosen based on the type of finished book you want to achieve. This sewn text block could be partnered with an additional lesson to learn how to construct a case.
Syd’s Bookbinding Basics handout included.
A collection of models will be available to show the various methods for sewing and their end results.
Choices for sewing:
Unsupported Link Stitch
Sewing on Tapes
Sewing on Single cords
Materials Packet Sold Separately and Includes:
12 Sections of 5 folios = 60 Sheets Via Vellum Warm White 24\60 lb. Text (9’’ x 7’’, 4.5’’ × 7’’ Folio)
2 sheets Bugra or similar paper 10’’ x 7.5’’ for hooked folio endsheet
1 piece Jaconet roughly 3’’ x 8’’
1 piece Rives Heavyweight or similar paper roughly 3’’ x 8’’
No 25 Linen Thread 2-3 yards
2hrs
Beginner
Online or In Person
4 Acre or other venue, see workshop FAQ’s
