DIY Saddle Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to saddle stitch with thread. This video focuses on just the saddle stitch binding method itself. FYI - The thread doesn't have to be waxed. I just prefer it because the wax protects and makes the thread easier to work with.

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[lillianbrooks]

This video just saved me a lot if money. I have an autistic son that is obsessed with notebooks. I may lose more sleep but will save so much!

[stinkyseastar]

Plus, I love how you *don't* fast forward the steps unlike other Youtubers usually would. This is really helpful.

[katebranson]

I just recently purchased a 'midori' style leather journal, and I didn't want to pay for the very expensive paper refills. This tutorial was perfect for helping me sew my own inserts. Thank you for teh very descriptive and detailed directions. Perfect.

[labrodahl]

Just wanted to say that I've never tried any of this in my life, but needed a 40 page special booklet. I ran a trial using both the SADDLE STITCH tutorial methods and the JAPANESE Bookbinding tutorial, and they both turned out amazing!

Your skill at making this topic not only enjoyable, but LEARNABLE is just off the charts.

Thanks for doing these.

[margaretmarshall]

Very simply put and extremely helpful for anyone contemplating the creation of their family story, such as a 'holiday memories'.

[lilacKurage]

Finally a bookbinding technique I can follow. I don't know why I always mess it up su much! You saved me, thank you!!

[shesgotthegoods]

Your videos are so wonderfully helpful and easy to follow. I used this video to help make some little journals for a friend to sell. She rescues blind and deaf dogs but takes on all the expenses. Im hoping she can raise enough money from selling the journals to rescue another dog in need. So thank you for helping with that!

[JadeM]

I’m making a book of poetry for my partner for our 5th anniversary, this tutorial will hopefully make the entire process so much easier!

[Lu-dmrn]

I just finished my very first book by following this tutorial and I am so happy and proud of myself 😢 also really happy with the finished result.. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.. I can't help but subscribe to you to wait for more diys like this!! 💕💕

[archivist]

This is brilliant! I've started making my own A6 notebooks for journalling, but I've been stapling up to now, and it's not as precise as I'd like, nor attractive as this. This is a perfect solution, and a lot more straightforward than I thought. Thanks.

[Sarah-ucxn]

I came across this channel for binding a book for a class project and after the first video itself I decided that this channel was too good to not subscribe. Thanks to this channel, I have started liking to bind books.

[AshleyHCRcurvie]

Wonderful video! I've recently gotten into making homemade recycled paper and needed a good way to make journals that didn't involve too much cutting or re-inforcing with bought materials, thank you!
Now I can make recycled journals out of all that annoying junk mail!

[suayres]

It looks as though the saddle-stitch binding is more secure and sturdy than pamphlet/signature binding. I've learned a lot from watching your vids--they're clear, concise, and easy to follow. You're one of the triad of ladies here, whose works I rate above all others. Thank you so much! (Oh--the others are ContadinaK and Joggles LLC--well, I'd better add Carolyn Dube's to that list, too!

[itsumani]

This just saved my little binder I made to hold my planner stickers using protective sheets! I wanted extra security in the middle to make sure my sheets wouldn't break apart after fusing them, and this stitching method worked so well <3 Thank you for the lovely tutorial!

[bartisticproductions]

I made the books!!! The tutorial was simple, and the books look great. I'm following you Sea Lemon. I want to see what other great tutorials you have. Thanks!!!

[AbdulBido]

Hey! 😊
Apart from my normal YouTube routine.. I was looking into this for starting a small service in my community in this challenging time of our lives.. I love your soothing voice and great amount of effort you put into this video and the many others. I hope you read this and see my deep appreciation for your effort and work. Thank you.
From the depths of my heart.. THANK YOU.
Consider making audiobooks. Just a suggestion from a "secret" admirer.

[meganj.]

I used to love your vids as a kid... now I'm in art school, and I just had to bind a booklet I made in my graphic design class--I remembered your name and looked up this vid, LOL! Still just as helpful all these years later!

[DreamerGirlForever]

I love this quick and easy guide. You are my go to when I need to learn, or get a refresher, with bookbinding.

[ellan]

Thank you! I used this for a Christmas present and it worked out really well! Good luck everyone!

[SeaLemonDIY]

They both use thread, but I think there are 2 methods. One which you can take multiple saddle stitch books and sew them next to each other on a cover. The other is the traditional method I believe, which has a different binding method, but looks similar.