In this tutorial, I'll show you how to do an awareness ribbon binding, using a modified
coptic stitch method.
Here's a list of materials and tools I'll be using.
Before you start, I recommend that you be familiar with coptic stitch binding.
If you aren't, check out this video here for an easy to follow tutorial.
I will also put the link in the description below.
First I'm going to fold all sheets in half and run the bone folder across the folded
edge.
Then stack all pages into groups of 4 to make signatures.
For the covers, I'm going to fold 2 sheets of thick paper in half, and run the bone folder
across the folded edge.
The folded edges of the covers will go toward the edge of the book.
Next, I need to clamp the signatures and covers together, so I'm using my book press to do
this.
You can also use binder clips or a vice.
If you want to learn how to make your own book press, check out the link to the tutorial
in the description below.
Ok, on the spine, from the top edge, use a pencil and mark an inch down on the covers
and 2 outer signatures.
Then about 3/4ths inch down from that, make marks on the same sides.
From above the top 2 marks on the signatures, make a half circle, making a mark on the other
signatures.
Now from below the top 2 marks, complete the ribbon by making diagonal marks toward the
other side points.
Then go over the final marks with a pen.
Repeat this on the bottom edge, starting an inch from
the bottom.
Then about a half inch from the marks you made on the covers, pierce the cover holes.
and you can erase the marks.
Now pierce holes on the marks you made on each signature.
Make sure the signatures go back in their original order.
Double thread your straight or curved needle with waxed thread.
Start with the bottom cover and signature, and bring on the other signatures like this.
This is really similar to coptic stitch, so just sew through each hole like you usually
would, with some exceptions that you can see me
do here.
When sewing through each hole, just remember that each threaded hole needs to loop around
a stitch below.
This will connect the thread to make a ribbon pattern.
If you run out of thread, you can just make a knot and cut it off on the inside, and then
continue on with a new threaded needle.
I hope you found this tutorial helpful.
You can also use different color thread to bring awareness to any cause.
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Thanks for watching!