Beginning Bookbinding: Make a Pamphlet Stitched Travel Journal

Why would you want to make your own handbound book? Let me answer that!  There are so many reasons!

Handbinding allows lots of artistic expression by letting you choose the cover design, choose the text paper, and the type and style of thread. You can customize each element to perfectly tailor your book to fit your vision. Because you have control over the materials, you can have the quality craftsmanship that might be missing in mass-produced journals.

Creating a handbound book can be a deeply personal project. You are investing time and effort into something meaningful, whether it's a journal, a sketchbook, or a gift for someone special.

Handbinding is a craft that involves learning various techniques, such as sewing, gluing, and covering, that are easy when you take it step by step. It can be a fulfilling way to expand your skillset. In the end, you’ll be filled with great satisfaction as you hold the finished book you’ve made from scratch.

This class offers you the artistic expression, the control over materials, the ability to customize your book, the expansion of your skills and great satisfaction with the creation of a simple Pamphlet Stitched Book. 

We’re going to take it a step past simple to create a handbound travel journal that has the elements that *you* need.

I’m Suzanne and I’m a calligrapher, bookbinder and designer in the craft industry and we’re going to have some fun!

Your project is to create your very own pamphlet stitched book.

So let’s get started!