Book Binding

Book binding is a has a lot of steps to it but not to complicated when you get in the swing of things.

To begin with you need your collected paper pages. For this I had 10 pieces of paper that I then each folded in half. You then take two of the folded papers and place one inside each other. You do this with all the paper so you should end up with 5 pairs.

Once you have done this you need to measure where you are going to sew and bind them together. You measure 1cm from each edge and mark a dot and then you measure 3.3cm from your first mark and you repeat this from the other side as well. Once the measurements are done you use a sharp pointed tool that them makes the holes so its easier for you to sew together.

The sewing is slightly complicated. Here is a diagram that I have drawn to understand the stitch path.

After the sewing you need to glue mesh to the book spine and leave to dry.

Whilst that is drying you should cut the card and the spine to match the size of your pages. Then glue the cover to the card.

Now you are ready to glue the book together. Paint up the first page of the book and place it carefully on to the cover. Then paint up the other side and carefully lift the cover over making sure the spine if at 90 degree angle. Place the cover on to the glued and then pick it up and check everything is all lined up and in the correct position. Place the book on the edge of the table so the spine hangs over the edge and put something that has weight to it on the body of the book. Leave it over night to dry and set in place.