Bookbinding ideas

Each printed cell is folded, stitched together with a thread or wire, cutIt is called book binding (booklet) to attach a cover to it and make it into a book.The effort to make a beautiful and robust book is as old as the history of the book.I put it in…

Opus Design's infographic explains different types of binding methods for reports, brochures, books and other designed pieces.

I created this hardcover journal as a custom commission for someone traveling on their bicycle from North to South America - the specs were: Hardcover journal moleskine strap graph paper map of south America on the cover I added an awesome camouflaged secret pocket for storing important documents or extra cash. Interestingly, when I inquired what colors they might like to have in their books they replied "it doesn't matter" - I asked, "really, no preference?" and it was revealed that the…

A complete introduction to Perfect binding, a bookbinding technique used to produce books commercially. And, how you can make your own perfect bound book.

French Headband: Traditionally sewn around two rolled paper cores with three or more silk threads and a front bead. Basic two color endbands with a front bead: One is sewn on a triangular leather/v…

A student wanted to know how he could make a book with wood pages, so I got out Keith Smith's Non-Adhesive Binding, Vol. 4: Smith's ...

In January 2015 I embarked on a project to create 50 new book bindings by the end of the year. It took me 3 times longer than planned but I finished in December 2017. Here are the books I made: Boo…

Expandable Pocket Binding Today's book is a mixture of envelope, book, and box. The pages are little pockets and they are secured inside a little box structure. I made the little pockets individually, although the tutorial that I saw for this idea was done with coin envelopes.

42 Awesome Bookbinding Signature Designs and Stitching Ideas to get your creative juices flowing... Enjoy!