During this third session with Dave and Mick, each student in our group, of which there are seventeen were provided with fifthteen A4 sheets of this high quality paper and two A4 sheets of thin cardboard (either cream or black). We then learnt, in stages that were demonstrated as the session continued, how to create a small A5 sketchbook binded with a Coptic Stitch using the listed paper provided, as well as various over tools given to us throughout the session. Stages included:
1) Fold all sheets in half before separating the high quality folded sheets into five groups (or "signatures") of three.
2) By using an "awl", make five small holes in the creases of all the sheets and make sure they all line up with each other (these didn't have to be very big as they only need to be able to fit a needle and thread).
3) Using a blunt needle and thread of your choice, complete the sewing pattern that was demonstrated by the teacher and repeat until all signatures and cardboard front and backs are binded before tying off the end (although some in the group struggled with the sewing sequence, I didn't find it too difficult).
Tip: You have to make sure that while completing the binding, the thread is always tight, because if not the pages will be loosely binded and although might not fall off, the end product won't be as good!
This is the sketchbook I managed to make within this two hour session including a closeup on the binding itself. I'm really happy how it came out as all the pages are tightly bound together and its very neat:
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