My favourite stitches for soft cover journals ✦ beginner bookbinding tutorial

The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: These notebooks make wonderful handmade gifts for journalers, writers, and artists. Whether you are new or experienced, I hope this tutorial is helpful and leaves you more curious about bookbinding. Leave a comment if you have a simple bookbinding technique to share! If you already know pamphlet stitch, skip ahead to see the variations. Tools used ✦ curved needles, AKA upholstery needles, mattress needles (get the right size for your thread, straight needles work too) ✦ cutting mat ✦ awl (alternatives: pin or thumbtack) ✦ bone folder (alternatives: back of spoon, popsicle stick) ✦ scissors ✦ box cutter ✦ metal ruler ✦ corner rounder (model: Akiles Diamond-1) Materials used ✦ waxed linen thread (alternatives: embroidery floss, beading thread, cotton twine, ribbon. thes