8-Needle Coptic Stitch Journal Kit

Description

Included In Kit

• Decorative cover paper
• Book boards
• 70 lb. Text paper
• Color coordinated heavy waxed linen thread
• Sewing jig
• Step-by-step instructions

You Will Also Need

• 8 Large eye needles
• Awl
• Bone folder or Volcano Arts folder
• Hole punching cradle (or your favorite hole punching setup)
• PVA or other adhesive
• Glue brush
• Japanese screw punch (or your favorite hole punching setup)

About Coptic Stitch For Bookbinding

The Coptic stitch is easy to learn and it’s one of the most useful. Use it any time you want an exposed spine book that opens flat for writing and drawing. I especially like to come up with great color combinations for the binding thread and cover paper.

— Christine Cox