coptic Stitch binding demo part 2

This is part 2 to the video demonstration on using the the coptic stitch for bookbinding.

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[Deborah Baroff]

I was taught the coptic stitch with two needles! This looks much easier. A question: how do you compute the length of thread needed? That would help me. Thanks in advance. Great video! {:-Deb

[Jim Escalante]

I had a student show me the two needle method. It was new to me.  It a good solution for small books with only two sewing holds. Thanks for the comment. - Jim

[sherriejd]

ty ty ty. i took a class once and my notes were not detailed enough. i am so excited to see your video so i can try this method again.

[Jim Escalante]

I am glad it is helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. I will try my best to help out. - Jim

[jtomas415]

thanks so much. this helped a lot. would you glue the signature cover together once your done?

[Jim Escalante]

You certainly can use adhesive to close up the open fold of the covers, but you don't have to. Some people insert a thin sheet of cover stock between the covers and then glue it closed. The cover stock will make the cover a bid more rigid if you need that. Thanks for the comment. - Jim

[Carol Melancon]

Very clear and helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[rezanicholson]

Thank you for the upload, this video was a huge help

[lyalilith]

thanks for sharing!

[Ginalogic]

Before viewing your tutorials, I made some Japanese stab-bound books and had wanted to learn Coptic binding for years, but wasn't able to find a class. I watched your videos, took notes, and made a beautiful book on my first try. I'm so excited! Thank you so much.

[stefthyname]

Hi. If i want to achieve a hard cover book, could I follow your steps until the end, and then glue the soft cover onto a seperate outer hard cover? Does it work the same way? Btw am intending to do a non-exposed spine. Thks!

[vsnan1984]

Thank you so much for this! I just finished binding my portfolio following your tutorial. I had some trouble at the start, had to redo twice. With the first signature, my thread knotted up really bad, and the second time I realised I hadn't taken into account how much thread I might need. But now I'm done and it looks fantastic! I've never enjoyed book binding so much.

[flairtree]

Thank you, I am very happy with the way my book turned out from following your video. Excellent tutorial.