One simple (yet beautiful) binding method is the 4-hole Japanese stab-binding. There are several variations, and for this project, I chose the Hemp-leaf method, which includes extra sewing stations part-way between the 4 main stations.
For the thread, I used a silver .25″ ribbon. I added star-shaped eyelets to the sewing stations to give the holes a nice, finished look.
Before wrapping the covers in blue paper, I carved stripes into the boards to create a ‘debossed’ look.
Here’s how the sewing looked once finished (this is the back side of the book).
Overall, this was a really fun experiment and gave me a chance to try several new techniques and materials. This book inspired me to make another stab-binding book, which I will be featuring in next Tuesday’s post. Check back to see the evolution!
Cool! How do you carve those stripes?
You use an Xacto knife to carve shapes or stripes or patterns into the Davy board that is used for the hard covers. Then, you peel the top few layers of the board away to make indentions. Once the boards are wrapped, you press the paper or fabric into the carved out shapes and voila!
Love That!!! It is beautiful!
Love your artisticness.
Very pretty!