Events

August 22: Get Together

Exposed Chain Stitch Coptic Binding

Date: August 22, 2026

Time: 10-12pm

Location: The Hive, 2904 E Sprague Ave, Studio E

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You will need the following for our get together:

• BBTK (or at least the following: scissors, bookbinding needle, waxed thread, awl, ruler, bone folder, binder clips)

• Cardstock (for template)

• 2 finished covers made from book board or another sturdy material. Cover both sides of each board with decorative paper, fabric, or another surface of your choice before class. Each cover should be the same size as your folded pages. (Ex. 8.5”x11” folded in half measures 5.5”x8.5” which would be the approximate side of your covers. Adjust accordingly to your preferred finished journal size.)

• 12-20 sheets paper for pages folded in half with the grain (all pages should be the same size)

 

You will learn how to punch holes for sewing, stitch the signatures and the covers together to create a beautiful handmade journal.

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Here are a couple helpful videos if you need more guidance on building your covers:

DIY Hardcover Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial: The cover making portion of this video starts at 0:57 and goes until 4:35.

Sea Lemon also has a really helpful video on types of book boards you can use too: Bookbinding Cover Board.

 

If you have any questions regarding materials or supplies for this get together, reach out and we will get you in contact with Mel Hewitt or Sherra Gallaher.

​See you soon!

INWBAS