Long Stitch Bookbinding Workshop

Start date: 22 June 2025
Day: Sunday
Course length: 1 Day Course
Time: 13:00 to 16:00

Course code: SC04

Full fee: £38.50 | Over 65s: £34.65 | Benefit: £30.80

Tutor: Sophia Link


Courses description

In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of bookbinding and how to craft a unique book using the long stitch binding technique. Additionally, we will create an extended softcover that wraps around the book, adding both functionality and style.

The long stitch method is a straightforward and glue-free technique, where signatures are sewn directly into the cover, resulting in a durable and elegant design.

By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with their own hand-crafted book and the skills and confidence to continue creating more books at home with minimal equipment.

What this workshop covers:

- An introduction to the basics of long stitch bookbinding

- Folding, stacking, and pre-punching signatures in preparation for stitching

- Cutting and preparing an extended softcover that wraps around the book

Sophia knew how to adapt to the different levels of confidence and experience... The atmosphere always felt positive and the timing flowed really well....she was brilliant at explaining what we'd need to get started if we wanted to carry on binding on our own. I had a great time and the books we left with were so lovely! Student testimonial

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