I'm definitely intrigued. I've always wanted to learn how to sew, so why not take up book binding? What do you guys think - would you ever try to do a unique binding style yourself?
Saturday, February 11, 2012
The Hemp Leaf
I'm sorry to admit that I don't know much about book binding either. I don't come across many different styles of bindings other than perfect bound or saddle stitch. Though that encouraged me to look up some different styles and I discovered Asa-No-Ha Toji, also know as The Hemp Leaf. It's a beautiful binding that I've never seen before and could be such a lovely addition to a simple book cover.
I also discovered a video for how to do this technique:
I'm definitely intrigued. I've always wanted to learn how to sew, so why not take up book binding? What do you guys think - would you ever try to do a unique binding style yourself?
I'm definitely intrigued. I've always wanted to learn how to sew, so why not take up book binding? What do you guys think - would you ever try to do a unique binding style yourself?
