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How to Make a Sketchbook | DIY Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon

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❋ UPDATE ❋ For a clearer, step-by-step focus on just the coptic stitch binding itself, check out my coptic stitch tutorial here: http://bit.ly/13MoXhy ⟡ Shop My Favorite Supplies on Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon ⟡ Patreon:   / sealemon   SUPPLIES • 11"x14" drawing pad (40 sheets)*: https://amzn.to/2kx1qmr • Waxed thread (make your own - http://bit.ly/Yxfuel) • Cutting mat*: https://amzn.to/2I4fhPn • Rulers: http://bit.ly/MyRulers • Utility blade*: http://amzn.to/2G8iUlB • Pencil • Bone folder*: https://amzn.to/2rxiSv3 • Awl*: https://amzn.to/2rx5l6v • Scissors*: https://amzn.to/2IpB7w5 • Binding needle*: https://amzn.to/2I7fv8t My Amazon Favorites*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon Art, Craft & Sewing Best Sellers on Amazon*: https://amzn.to/47C1tT3 Top Craft Supplies & Tools on Etsy*: https://tidd.ly/41ZuKpo Shop My Stationery & Downloads*: https://tidd.ly/3gLXZIP Shop My Patterned Paper*: https://bit.ly/SeaZazzle RELA …...more
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turn a pad of drawing paper into a simple sketch book

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start by removing all sheets from the pad

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the front cover from the board

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fold each piece of paper in half

0:55

cut the board in half

1:14

stacked evenly on all sides

2:19

using one of the cover boards

2:37

align the signature with the board leaving about a half inch

3:17

align the covers

4:01

pierce through the marks on each signature

4:45

tie a knot on the end

5:17

repeat this for the remaining holes on the cover

6:11

the same stitching on the remaining signatures always

6:53

tie the thread off in a knot on the inside

8:55

start with the cover loop the needle

9:33

continue the same stitching on the remaining signature and cover

10:45

cut off the thread

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How to Make a Sketchbook | DIY Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon
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❋ UPDATE ❋ For a clearer, step-by-step focus on just the coptic stitch binding itself, check out my coptic stitch tutorial here: http://bit.ly/13MoXhy ⟡ Shop My Favorite Supplies on Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon ⟡ Patreon:   / sealemon   SUPPLIES • 11"x14" drawing pad (40 sheets)*: https://amzn.to/2kx1qmr • Waxed thread (make your own - http://bit.ly/Yxfuel) • Cutting mat*: https://amzn.to/2I4fhPn • Rulers: http://bit.ly/MyRulers • Utility blade*: http://amzn.to/2G8iUlB • Pencil • Bone folder*: https://amzn.to/2rxiSv3 • Awl*: https://amzn.to/2rx5l6v • Scissors*: https://amzn.to/2IpB7w5 • Binding needle*: https://amzn.to/2I7fv8t My Amazon Favorites*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon Art, Craft & Sewing Best Sellers on Amazon*: https://amzn.to/47C1tT3 Top Craft Supplies & Tools on Etsy*: https://tidd.ly/41ZuKpo Shop My Stationery & Downloads*: https://tidd.ly/3gLXZIP Shop My Patterned Paper*: https://bit.ly/SeaZazzle RELATED VIDEOS • DIY Coptic Stitch Binding:    • DIY Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Tutoria...   • Bookbinding Supplies Playlist: http://bit.ly/BindingTips • Bookbinding Methods Playlist: http://bit.ly/BindingMethods • DIY Book Projects Playlist: http://bit.ly/BookProjects SOCIAL Instagram:   / sealemon   TikTok:   / heysealemon   Facebook:   / sealemon   Pinterest:   / sealemon   MAIL Sea Lemon PO Box 1333 Scottsdale, AZ 85252 USA MUSIC CREDITS "One Fine Day" by The Insider http://bit.ly/Z5GC0M "Our Ego [Feat. Different Visitor]" by Broke For Free http://bit.ly/VncOAd "Rio" by 1000 Names http://bit.ly/ZWh1h9 DISCLAIMERS Links above marked with (*) are affiliate links, which means I may earn revenue or credits (at no extra cost to you) via those affiliated sites.

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