Japanese stab stitch

For those interested in making books, Japanese stab bindings are an ideal place to start. They are simple, require only a few basic tools, and are endlessly customisable. The basic Japanese version of stab binding is called Yotsume Toji, which roughly translates to “four holes” the same as the Chinese version, while the Korean standard has five holes (a more ...

Diagram of sewing pattern

The Japanese Stab Binding produces a book with a spine that does not allow the book to be laid flat. This is a step by step guide to a handmade book using Japanese Stab Binding.

Japanese Stab Binding

I didn’t connect the wings and the antennae, but you could if you wanted. The hole pattern is difficult, but the sewing is intermediate.

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In this video tutorial you can learn how to do a 4-hole Japanese binding. This is the basic traditional method of Japanese bookbinding ( or stab binding ). Stab bindings allow you to make books that are not possible with other bindings. For instance, in a pamphlet-stitch book, each leaf, or page, cannot have a different color. But in a stab-bound book , you can use scraps of different weights, textures and colors as long as they are the same size or can be cut to the same size. This is the…

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Because I needed a break and a kinesthetic project. I tried some asymmetrical designs this time.

Your Local Newsstand on Instagram: "One of the easiest binding technique you can do! ⬇️ Rooted in traditional Japanese bookbinding, the 4-Hole Japanese stab binding technique involves sewing pages together along the spine with decorative stitches. This method dates back centuries and was originally used to bind loose-leaf documents in a way that’s both functional and beautiful. What’s great about this technique is how accessible it is—one of the simplest stitches for beginners to learn, yet…

During the last week I made some nice photo albums with the Japanese binding technique. I enjoy making these very much. I wanted to make some for a long time and now I got the time. It took pretty …

These binding experiments are done on foam core. I find it a lot easier to punch holes in foam core, as well as pull out mistakes. I have already taken one of these test patterns and applied it to …

By Toreka on Instagram: "Trying out Japanese Stab Binding technique. It’s a beautiful style and I love the exposed thread. I am not a professional. Just a newbie falling in love with the craft of book binding 😍📚 Materials: ~ 2 black card stock papers ~ Lined paper I tore from an old notebook ~ Paper slicer ~ Leather awl ~ Sewing needle ~ Plastic Bone folder ~ Waxed Linen Thread #bookbinding #japanesestabbinding #journalmaking #bookcraft #journal #bookstagram #handmadebook…