We R Memory Keepers Book Binding Guide In Action

I am excited to play with the We R Memory Keepers Bookbinding tool today. I love making books and this little tool seems well-thought out.

The bookbinding tool allows you to punch evenly-spaced holes in paper, book board or leather so that you can stitch them together to make a book or journal.

Today I am going to demonstrate the tool using the saddle stitch. It is easy to learn and allows you to create traveler’s notebook inserts or notebooks to keep in your purse.

Here are timestamps for the video:

Tool Overview - 1:00
Guide in Use (How to)
punch 1 sheet: 5:55
punch 8 sheets: 9:32
punch chipboard: 13:07
Notebook project
Punching holes - 15:01
Saddle stitch sewing - 18:56

We R Memory Keepers Bookbinding Tool on Amazon (affiliate link used):

There are three styles of bindings that the manufacturer suggests: Saddle stitch, Coptic stitch and Japanese bound stitch.

Saddle stitching is the most straight forward and functional of the bindings. It allows you to punch holes up the middle of folded paper to create a booklet or journal. There is only 1 signature in saddle stitched books and it tends to be a thinner booklet.

Coptic and Japanese Bound bindings are more decorative and allow you to punch holes in a pattern that you can sew through to create thicker bindings with as many signatures (folded sheets of paper) as you wish. The pages or signatures are stacked flush with each other and the binding is sewn over the edge of the pages creating a spine that is functional and decorative.

I am always interested in hearing what kind of cardmaking, papercraft and mixed-media projects and ideas you want to see.
Thank you for watching!
Stephanie

All products in this video were purchased by me. All opinions are my own.

[stampjg]

Hi, All! What do you think of this tool? If you had it, what kinds of projects would you make? Thanks for sharing!

[theresabassemier]

I love your needle book. That is an excellent idea to keep your needles. I need to make one for myself.

[dianasalasart]

Loved the video! i wasn't sure about purchasing this but the video showed all i wanted to know!! happy to say i just bought it! Thank you very much! ♥♥♥

[alexcialynne]

Thank you for the informative video. I am a WRMK fan and think this tool will add variety in my personal notecard/notepad gifts sets. Nice lightweight notebook for on the go with a personal hand crafted vibe.

[maryvillegas]

Thanks you for excellent clear and succinct instructions.

[MzGriz]

This was a wonderful review and tutorial on how to use this tool. Thank you so much!

[glendainverarity]

I got mine in the mail today! I have not used it yet but I think this is a very honest review. I was also very disappointed with the "Instructions" which is why I ended up here! You have got me going, so thanks!

[bonniewilson]

Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate this for us!

[kathymedeiros]

Again, a very thorough, very articulate tutorial. I really appreciate your honesty in accessing this item. I’m not sure it is something I “need.” Perhaps at one time I will find a project worthy of such a device. You did a really great job Stephanie, thank you.

[lorrainedurgee]

I have this this & used it wrong, thanks for showing me the right way, this is an excellent video..try putting in more signatures in the same booklet...you only did one set, gets tricky if you’ve never used this tool. Love WE products ...

[susane]

Lovely! I really love your explanation and journals/notebooks! Thanks for your great tutorial. 😊💖

[FreedomDeep]

Excellent and very thorough tutorial, thank you! As someone that can’t sew a button on, you made this look easy.

[vivianolver]

Thank you for a very clear tutorial for using the this guide. I am a beginner book maker, so I think this might really help me.

[flygirl]

Thanks for the review. Always good to see things like this close up when making purchasing decisions. I took a bookbinding class when in graphic design school. The valley shape is to mimic a sewing or punching cradle. It's a tool used in traditional bookbinding to pierce or punch holes for sewing. The fact that WRMK did this tells me it is a well thought out tool.

[kathylake]

Excellent tutorial. You answered several of the questions I had about it. Thanks.

[susanmyrick]

You are an excellent teacher! Very clear. I really appreciate your careful instructions. Will be ordering this ASAP.

[NancyLynn]

This was really cool and I've never seen book binding done before. Your instructions were great, so good in fact that I know I could pull this off after just watching this tutorial once. Thank you so much for sharing!

[shayfernandez]

Thank you for sharing. Your way of explaining this makes it so much easier to understand. Great teaching!

[sekrem]

Thank you Steph for your tutorial. I’ve been considering this tool as I like to make journals with the pamphlet stitch. Your video was exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve just ordered mine. Much appreciated 🤗

[glendadyar]

Such a wonderful tutorial! Thank you!! My eyes were such I couldn't read the instructions today!