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By: Ribbon Binding Tutorial | msbrownslounge.com.au

Ribbon Binding Tutorial | msbrownslounge.com.au — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:37:20 +0000

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By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:15:05 +0000

Glad you found it useful! The paper is folded in half so that you have something to sew through. For this binding you do need a fold. If you can’t find paper which is twice 8 x 11 in size then you might have to try a different style of binding such as Japanese Stab binding maybe. You can do this kind of binding using thin ribbon which is pretty.

I have made photo albums by folding over just half an inch and sewing through that (when I needed a particular size and couldn’t get paper twice the size I wanted) but the folded section does show when you open the book and it does mean that the spine side of the book is twice as thick as the opposite, opening side of the pages. This doesn’t matter when you are going to stick actual photographs into an album as the photographs even out the thickness differential. If you see what I mean.

Sorry if this sounds complicated but I it’s hard to explain! Good luck with your wedding book!

By: Mireya Pizarro

Mireya Pizarro — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:40:37 +0000

Thank you for posting this. I have been looking for a demo and beautiful book like this. I love it. Do you think it is possible to make this book without folding the pages. I want to make a standard 8 by 11 kraft paper. I plan on making a a love story wedding book. Thanks again. I am so glad I finally found this.

By: Bethan Stritton

Bethan Stritton — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:54:38 +0000

Hi again Diane,
Your books are gorgeous!! I love them. Have you got your Etsy shop up and running yet? All of my books are currently case bound and I handpaint the calico covers or stitch them with felt. It is time consuming and a lot of energy goes in, but I love them. Hehe. More often than not, my house often resembles a book binding factory. Do you have a studio area? Any tips on where to source good quality cartridge paper?
Apologies for all the questions. I am just so excited to have finally found your work and your blog!

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:57:24 +0000

I absolutely LOVE this project! So I read it, was a little overwhelmed by the stitching and then tried it! Gorgeous results! I shall be posting a picture at my blog soon! Thanks so much for sharing this!

By: Bookbinding 101 « lifeARTdesign

Bookbinding 101 « lifeARTdesign — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:06:35 +0000

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By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:05:55 +0000

Yes, you can use any size paper you like. Just remember the paper has to be folded in half so the finished book will be half the size of the original paper sheet size, so plan appropriately :-)

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:01:54 +0000

Can this be done using different sized paper? A4 is difficult to find over here in the states…

By: kelly

kelly — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:41:31 +0000

This is so cool. I love it. Is this a kettle stitch binding?

By: Luis Pirir

Luis Pirir — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:59:01 +0000

It’s a beatiful work, I like it !