Sewing a Chain Stitch

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Published 2021-01-22

This video demonstrates how to sew a chain link stitch. Some types of chain link stitches are often incorrectly referred to as Coptic stitches in the bookbinding world. In the video, a thick colored, pre-waxed linen thread is used to help emphasize sewing only. When sewing a chain link stitch, with no board attachment, we recommend using an Irish linen 18/3 thread.

Video filmed by Kasie Janssen and edited by Jessica Ebert, Sewing by Jessica Ebert

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All Comments (21)

@otherbully 4 months ago

This method has worked the best for me so far!!! No gaps!!
@th.burggraf7814 3 months ago

I haven't bound a book yet, but I think I'll use this method on my first attempt. Thanks for sharing this.., much appreciated ! 👍🏻
@MattanawOriginal 2 months ago

I just did this for the first time with 8 signatures, and the result looks fantastic. Thanks! Only followed your video.
@magencrisis1682 1 month ago

Wonderful video!!! I decided to try book binding for the very first time today. I made signatures by folding some A4 printer paper I had on hand, secured them with a saddle stitch, then joined them together using this method. For a long time I thought I was just too impatient and easily frustrated to sew things by hand, but I sat for like three hours straight just binding this book and having a good time, so I guess all I needed was the right tutorial!
@susicave6542 6 months ago

Thank you SO MUCH! I have tried various methods which resulted in gaps between my signatures and was about to give up. But thanks to you I have now found my favourite way to sew my signatures and NO GAPS!! Thank you xx
@missfortune5917 6 months ago

Hey I just wanted to say thank you for making this. This is now my favorite way to stitch books and I've been doing it this way for about a year now 💖
@rfowler6039 12 days ago

Glad I found this! It's easy to follow and works like a charm...thank you!
@skiplai1425 1 year ago

Beautiful work done. Deeply appreciate it. Thank you for teaching.
@veronicaalmroth4885 1 month ago

Thank you! I used this for my first hand made book ever! It was very easy to follow even for a complete beginner like myself. It turned out great!
@janedoe7259 6 months ago

Thank you so much for making this video. This is the clearest explanation I've found. ❤
@sbelledmonds 14 days ago

Great tutorial! I'm a beginner and was able to follow this easily. Thanks for making this technique so accessible!
@imegigodson6693 4 months ago

wow. book binding is an art of its own
@Top2tow 2 months ago

This looks wonderful. You are very easy to follow along with. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.❤
@VILARY_ARTS 3 months ago

After watching so many tutorials this is the best that i have found😊 Thanks for sharing ❤
@vctrsone 1 month ago

Just finished binding two books with this method, its great.
@lisanathaliem 4 months ago

Thanks so much!! Best, most clear and easiest tutorial I've seen so far. Helped me a lot!
@tharakaseneviratne6843 2 months ago

I was using different methods but this one is very simple and effective. Thank you so much !!!
@HM909 7 months ago

So clear and helpful! ❤
@sandabadon8839 2 months ago

I made a diary like this for the first time and it's an amazing method ❤
@Stefbusta 28 days ago

Your video is wonderfully easy to follow, thank you so much!