How to Double Needle Coptic Stitch with Kettle Stitch | Bookbinding Tutorial

Learn how to sew a double-needle Coptic stitch with added kettle stitches for an extra-secure and beautifully linked bookbinding! In this tutorial, you’ll discover the tools you need and step-by-step guidance to learn this Coptic binding technique. Perfect for bookbinding beginners ready to learn to sew with multiple needles. This wonderful technique of sewing a Coptic-bound book will give you another option to combine different styles of decorative bindings. Hope you enjoy! The preparation of the covers and signatures is the same for this binding as a single needle Coptic stitch. For a video on how to measure and prepare covers and signatures: https://youtu.be/AN-qX7bjfXY Suggested supplies: - 2 prepared book covers - 4 or more prepared signatures - Curved or straight needles, minimum of 2 (I find curved needles easier to use for this sewing) - Strong thread - One or more colors. Two colors are shown to help show the steps, but one color may also be used and is beautiful. (In this tutorial, I am using synthetic bookbinding thread) - Beeswax (optional) - Bean bag or other smooth weight (optional) ***Patience 😄 Chapters: Supplies 00:00 Preparing Thread 00:27 Sewing the First Cover & 1st Signature 01:24 2nd Signature 04:37 3rd Signature 07:57 Sewing the Last Signature & Cover 12:59 Tying Off the Knots (quick square knot demo) 18:33 Done! :) ***Decorative Weaving you can easily add to this binding! https://youtu.be/cpY26_JTGUo Suggested books to try next: “Peek-A-Boo” Double Needle Coptic Binding: https://youtu.be/XkFMcH84bLs Greek Binding: https://youtu.be/mqBrkt1Zwwc Celtic Weave Binding: https://youtu.be/e5w3iAF0eE4 Ladder Stitch Combo Binding: https://youtu.be/SLuOTbwk74o How to sew Coptic headbands: Coptic Headbands - Step By Step Tutorial (Real Time, No Music) https://youtu.be/0hYdih87Rog Longer tutorial on how to wax your own thread: https://youtu.be/jEBufMP_BTs?si=p3wvYMpdbDRM5tHJ — Hi, I'm Christine Guenard. I am an artist and an art teacher who loves to create and share ideas to empower your own creative journey! This is all just for fun and a way to share my love for the process. There are zero affiliated links. The materials used are ones l've learned through trial, error, sweat, success, and time. Feel free to make substitutions and build on any process or idea you find here. Even though I teach high school art, l consider myself an amateur - always learning and growing - just someone who strives to create every day and find joy in learning the craft. Be blessed! Have fun creating! And as you go aim to remember that the journey is the prize!