Sewing a Chain Stitch

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

Music from YouTube Audio Library:
"Almost in F - Tranquillity" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution

[magencrisis]

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!

[MattanawOriginal]

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

[susicave]

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

[susyeankang]

Best tutorial ever, I've watched tons of tutorial but I like this tutorial the most

[th.burggraf]

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 ! 👍🏻

[missfortune]

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 💖

[sbelledmonds]

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

[Stefano-el]

Thank you, stitching my first book with 11 signatures worked flawlessly! Really appreciated the clarity and the “down to the essentials” format.

[pattimcclelland]

Thank you. This stitch always intimated me. You showed so easily and clear that I'm ready to try it.
Thank you again.

[veronicaalmroth]

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!

[Stefbusta]

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

[lisanathaliem]

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

[imegigodson]

wow. book binding is an art of its own

[vctrsone]

Just finished binding two books with this method, its great.

[karenharmer]

I am just getting into book binding i always considered it to long a process, i am so wrong, it's a wounderfull thing to accomplish & to see it finished. I love this video
so precise & calming. thank you for sharing. 💝💝💝💝💝

[rfowler]

Glad I found this! It's easy to follow and works like a charm...thank you!

[tharakaseneviratne]

I was using different methods but this one is very simple and effective. Thank you so much !!!

[VILARY_ARTS]

After watching so many tutorials this is the best that i have found😊
Thanks for sharing ❤

[winterlude]

So happy to find this video! I am just a beginner and have only done pamphlet stitches. I have been wanting to try sewing a text block but all the videos are either too fast or too distant. Thanks so much!

[Toptow]

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