Bookbinding: Hand-Stitching Kit & Video

Learn how to hand-stitch as you create two beautiful books using a non-adhesive style binding.
Discover the tactile art of bookbinding as we learn two decorative spine stitching techniques to create books. Bari Zaki, of Bari Zaki Studio, shares her passion for the craft during an in-depth tutorial on French Link Stitch and Diamond Stitch. These non-adhesive style bindings require only folding paper and stitching. With over 30 years of book making experience, Bari has curated a kit with everything needed to make two hand-crafted books of different sizes and techniques. This workshop includes: Tools & materials to create two hand-stitched books A detailed digital workshop led by Bari Zaki A live Maker Chat Q&A for our community to join in on a creative conversation with the artist PDF download with step by step instructions The tools & materials included in this workshop: Three sheets heavyweight artisan Color Plan paper in your choice of colorway: Forest Green & Cobalt: rich blue and forest green Harvest: stone and rust Shipwreck: new blue and pistachio Library: dark grey and scarlet 40 sheets sulphite drawing paper in white, 8 x 12 12 sheets sulphite drawing paper in white, 7 x 10 White cover card stock sheet, 2 x 7 Square angle-line triangle ruler, 10 Flexible stainless-steel ruler, 12 Cotton Carta Studio double striped ribbon Drafting dots Double tack mounting archival film Four nickel plated paper clips Waxed linen thread Bookbinding needle Medium awl Lightweight awl Bone folder #1 X-acto knife #2 pre-sharpened pencil with eraser Materials to have at home: Scissors Surface for cutting and scoring while you work: self-healing mat or The Crafter’s Box cardboard box. 

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