Like most of my recycled book/journals, I cut out the book block and slit the covers down the middle of the spine, then removed the book board on the spine. I folded the spine edges in and glued, then taped them down. The insides of the covers were nice and clean, so I didn't need to glue down other end papers.
I folded seven signatures from white text paper and bound the book with a single-needle coptic stitch binding, also called a chain stitch binding. I used bright green waxed cotton thread to pick up the green of Nancy's dress on the cover.
A neat little book that brings back happy memories of reading under the covers at night.
I think I was deprived. Seems like I am one of the few of all the women I meet who never read Nancy Drew mysteries. I was reading books about wolves and horses. ;)
ReplyDeleteWolves and horses are good, Rita. Not to worry.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a tween or young teen, we found a collection of quite old Nancy Drew book at a yard sale. I loved them! I'm still a fan of mysteries - I wonder if Nancy Drew tilted me towards it, or if it already existed inside me? Either way, good memories.
ReplyDeleteI want to make one but I'm not completely sure I know how.. care to explain how the stitching works?
ReplyDelete#dft,
ReplyDeleteIt's not really hard once you understand the basic approach. This book uses a standard coptic stitch binding--sometimes also called a chain stitch binding. Do a search and you will find detailed instructions on several websites. The hardest part is keeping the tension even--not too tight and not too loose. Too tight and the book will not lie shut. To loose and the binding will be wobbly, allowing the cover to slide and flop around.
Once you get the "feel" for it, these are pretty easy and quick. Good luck.