Coptic Binding with Pocket

Friday nights in January we’ll be working through the double needle coptic binding for anyone who wants to learn the craft of a great beginner structure or for the seasoned binder to return to this timeless format. Coptic bindings are beloved for their ability to lay flat and display the beauty of their braid like stitches when closed. We’ll begin inside the first signatures, attaching the covers before continuing through the text block and bind off inside pockets to hide our stitches and offer a place to keep notes.

1. January 2nd: Cut down paper for the text block, fold signatures and prepare covers
2. January 9th: Pierce holes and create channels, begin sewing
3. January 16th: Sewing continues
4. January 23rd: Finish sewing, attach covers and bind off
5. January 30th: Pick up books or add finishing touches