Long Stitch Journal with Handmade Paper

One of my favorite types of long stitch binding is this long stitch with packing. It’s a good beginner binding because each signature is sewn in individually.

I wrote a tutorial for this binding with a leather cover but it can also be made with a thick handmade paper cover. Here I used the pink paper from the June Paper Club. Score two lines 1/4″ from the first and last row of stitches to form the cover.

Quick Tip

Add a strip of card stock or bristol board to reinforce the spine. Secure in place with glue stick or double-stick tape before punching your sewing holes.
Another great thing about this binding is that you can use different thread colors.

Supplies

• Handmade Paper
• Waxed Linen Thread
• 100lb Bristol Board

Dimensions

• 1 x cover paper, 6.25″ x 12″ (16cm x 30cm)
• 4 x 4-page signatures, 6.25″ x 9.5″ (16cm x 24cm)
• 1 x strip bristol board, 1.25″ x 6.25″ (3cm x 16cm)
• 4 x 18″ (46cm) thread

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or on Facebook.