DIY Text Block | Case Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon

UPDATE: Need help with the stitching part? I have a NEW tutorial with close-ups of the binding process! Watch here: youtu.be/9O4kFTOEh6k

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to sew and glue a text block for case binding your own book. I'll also include how to add a ribbon bookmark in the process. This video focuses on just the text block for case binding method itself. I'm self-taught and came up with my own variation of binding. It's a combo of saddle, link and coptic stitching. If you're familiar with coptic stitching, this should be easy for you ;)

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👋 Hello, it's Jennifer from Sea Lemon! This channel focuses on DIY beginner-friendly book related arts & crafts. We’ll also explore painting, upcycling, and other creative curiosities. Subscribe for new ideas youtube.com/channel/UCGbxOeCBuGSsKvt4g9lEv3A and follow me on instagram.com/sealemon or tiktok.com/@heysealemon

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0:00 Intro
1:26 Sewing
6:20 Glue spine
6:49 Bookmark
6:59 End pages
9:08 Trim edge