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Case binding tips & tricks ⟡ how to improve sewing tension and glue endpapers stress-free

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These are the most common issues that come up when learning case binding! I hope these tips help you make books that look more elegant and refined.

0:00 sewing neat text blocks
6:01 gluing endpapers with ease
15:21 essential checklist

This is a follow-up video to my case binding tutorial: Step-by-step case binding tutorial

My walnut nipping press is from the Friday Forge: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFridayForge

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Filming Equipment
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with Canon 24-105mm F/4 lens

Editing Software
DaVinci Resolve Studio https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...

FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use? Bookbinding Tools & Materials - beginner f...
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands
✦ How do you make your book cloth? How I make bookcloth from any fabric
✦ Where do you get dot grid writing paper? How I source dotted writing paper for jour...
✦ Where did you get your guillotine cutter? https://amzn.to/49O6VmY
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
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20 Comments

@Amanda.Jayne. 2 years ago Pinned

Aww! I’m so happy you found the tape trick useful 🎉 😊
You’ve been a great teacher, I’m glad I could contribute! ❤

@fludrbywest3886 3 months ago

I really appreciate your tips and tricks on your stitching your book block and you’re in papers. It’s quite interesting techniques and tips very spot on. Thank you so much.❤😊

@KatPadmore 2 years ago

I'm so stealing that tape trick. I often end up with my endpapers closer to that edge of one cover than another so hopefully this'll help me keep them even!

@boiledegg427 1 year ago

This wasn’t what I meant when I looked up “how to understand bookmaking” but this is still pretty cool

@Melmyel 2 years ago

Oh my gosh I'm early for once!! Idk what to say, I just finished my first case bound book following one of your videos and it turned out great, so thank you!! ❤❤

@jfredmuggs3586 2 years ago

Another fine video. Your new nipping press is truly stunning! Quality equipment always seems to look great. Please scratch the amazing Lucy behind the ears!

@BeckyTurton-b7b 1 month ago

Great video!

@RsJaneP 2 years ago (edited)

Here’s another tip: if you’re using decorative paper as your book cover instead of the cloth type, you should first stick the blue tape onto your clothing to reduce the stickiness so as to not pull up or tear the paper when you remove it. Also, when you remove the tape, fold it back and pull gently, not straight up. Trust me on this, full-strength blue tape can sadly tear your beautiful paper.

@pennyclegg7728 8 months ago

I’m so grateful you have a video on these exact problems…❤❤❤❤❤Thank you Chanel!

@Lucia-g6s 2 years ago

Im so glad I’m so early!!🙇‍♀️

@TheFridayForge 2 years ago

Well done! some excellent information.

@lindahigham5317 2 years ago

Hello 🤗 Chanel 🌹 Thank you for sharing this video with all the tips I will be trying the tip from Amanda also 🌹💌🖌️🎨📚🦄🤗🩷🩷

@thefineletterco.7199 10 months ago

Thank you for your tips on sewing tension, which is a pain point for me! Can’t wait to put it into practice! 🙏🏻

@alexrobertab6441 1 year ago

Wishing you a speedy recovery 💕 I discovered the beautiful art of bookbinding about a month ago and I’ve learned so much already through your tutorials and tips. And there’s so much more to go through! Your calming voice makes it easy to follow so, thank you for sharing your skills on this platform 🙏 Take it easy and make sure you have time yourself! All the best 🌸💕🌸

@patigc1 2 years ago

Great tips. Thank you.

@dharmakelleherauthor 2 years ago

I really appreciate this. On my last project, I must not have had my sewing tight enough because when I put the text block in my book press for gluing, some of the signatures came out of alignment. Your videos are fantastic! And no, it's not boring advice.

@katiehanrahan5293 2 years ago

Thank you for these tips - they are great! Really love that blue tape tip from Amanda, too.

@lululatortue8229 9 months ago

Merci pour tous vos conseils, cette vidéo va m'aider... j'ai fait des petits carnets pour les offrir à ma famille. J'ai rencontré des difficultés avec la page de garde. J'espère que grâce à vos conseils les prochains seront mieux 😊
J'aime beaucoup cette activité elle me relaxe je suis contente d'avoir découvert votre chaîne. Merci