7 Ways of Making Your Own Bookbinding Cloth PLUS How to Use!

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  • @Bre_Creatively
    @Bre_Creatively 9 місяців тому +8

    Natasha - I just wanted to express my gratitude to you. I’ve been following you for some time, I own your book, and I have had gigantic sparks of creative inspiration and some of my best work all credited to your impeccable knowledge. This is an oldie but goodie, and this is the third time I’ve come to visit this video 😂
    Your love and passion for this craft is so evident and that passion can’t help but to rub off on me and so many others by way of inspiration!
    I just want you to know that I am so grateful that you are walking in your purpose on the planet and I just so happen to get to be here at the exact same time. Thank you for your impact on this community. It truly would not be the same without your voice!
    We all adore you! Thank You❤

  • @lauraharmon659
    @lauraharmon659 Рік тому +42

    Always impressed with your contributions to our Junk Journal community!
    One clever woman..love your details…such an important part of tutorials ♥️

  • @Michelemanning-w8h
    @Michelemanning-w8h 11 місяців тому +3

    Saturday, February 17, 2024 I am viewing yet another wonderful tutorial from my favorite Natasha! Thank you so much girl. I have just acquired some beautiful, unique material that I ordered for journaling. I plan on covering several covers with this luscious fabric since I watched your tutorial. I know now how to prepare the material for my project. Thank you thank you you are so gifted and talented ❤

  • @jamn03060
    @jamn03060 Рік тому +15

    A suggestion for the Heat and Bond backed cloth. Cut the corners of the cloth off at a 90-degree angle to help reduce the bulk of the cloth. I suggest making the cut a 1/8 of an inch or 3ish millimeters from the corner of the cover you are putting it on. I do this and it makes the corners on books really nice.

  • @luannfischer747
    @luannfischer747 Рік тому +5

    Your idea of the napkin on the paper for using inside the journal is very appreciated.

  • @iamdawt
    @iamdawt Рік тому +24

    I love the variety of ways to make book cloth you've shown us, thank you! I didn't realize butcher paper could be permanently ironed to anything, that's awesome to know. My favorite way to make book cloth is with the Heat N Bond. It comes in different thicknesses, and I like the heavy duty. You'll want to use thin paper with it like the Japanese calligraphy paper found at Daiso or even tissue paper. I like how sturdy it makes the fabric and how well it keeps the creases I make with a bone folder.

    • @anahurm4456
      @anahurm4456 Рік тому

      I have some Japanese calligraphy paper I just started playing with. I did some gelli printing on them. I never thought about using it as a backing for fabric. Going to have to try that. Thanks for the idea!

  • @bevanderson9902
    @bevanderson9902 Рік тому +1

    I was intrigued by your comment of what the difference between fabric glue and pva is, so I asked google and got this reply back. Fabric glues are made with acrylic as a main ingredient instead of resin, like Tacky Glues. An acrylic-based glue is more water-resistant than a PVA glue and holds up better through washings, remaining flexible. It explains why some of my projects have been a bit dodgy, I have been reaching mostly for the pva instead of the fabric glue. I appreciate the way you experiment for us, saves so much time.😄

  • @julieschwartz2135
    @julieschwartz2135 5 місяців тому +1

    Natasha, I found your channel recently, and I’m binge watching all of your videos. I just love your tutorials you have been a big help💖.

  • @linda9918
    @linda9918 Рік тому +2

    I’m always happy when she does a video on anything 😊

  • @cathlynballard8409
    @cathlynballard8409 Рік тому +13

    Love this tutorial. ❤️ I squeegee my glues on with those free “credit cards” that come in the mail ads and other cards like them, both plastic and hefty paper-ish ones - AARP and insurance companies are the most common ones we get. I also use old expired gift cards and old playing cards (which I also often use to embellish my journals - being near two casinos in our town, our Goodwill shop always has a huge supply of discarded decks the casinos donate). Saves me on brushes, cleaning brushes, and seems to not take as long as brushing.

    • @heikesiegl2640
      @heikesiegl2640 7 місяців тому

      Also sounds wasteful :/ If you don't want to clean brushes i guess you are not cleaning the cards?

  • @sandimeacham3878
    @sandimeacham3878 Рік тому +40

    There are thinner versions of Heat and Bond…maybe those would not be so thick. Great video!

    • @stellabella6839
      @stellabella6839 Рік тому +10

      Yes, there is, it’s called heat n bond lite…. Great product.

    • @rebeccahesser8057
      @rebeccahesser8057 Рік тому +7

      Heat and bond lite works fantastic for book cloth

    • @viviandibrell849
      @viviandibrell849 Рік тому +1

      Also, you don’t need glue with heat n bond…..you need an iron!

    • @one_smol_duck
      @one_smol_duck 9 місяців тому

      I use heat n bond lite with (acid free) tissue paper regularly. I love it and it is a lot thinner than the regular heat n bond, BUT it's still stiffer than lite interfacing would be. Personally, I like my bookcloth to have a bit of heft to it, but if you're looking for something lightweight I'd still go for interfacing.

  • @jlojai
    @jlojai Рік тому +9

    What perfect timing! I’m making a journal for a baby gift and wasn’t sure how I’d adhere the fabric to the cover. This answers EVERYTHING. Thank you!!

  • @terricorbett468
    @terricorbett468 Рік тому +13

    Again Natasa, you are so good at tutorials!! I really believe in myself after watching, then I try and find it’s hard!!! lol but I’m practicing!!! I learn so much from you and I’m inspired by you!! Thanks for everything!!! ❤

  • @peaceofjunkjournals
    @peaceofjunkjournals Рік тому +18

    Wow this is such a great idea! This would be a good mass make project! I typically always make the same size journals so I could go ahead and make the bookcloth for multiple at once. Thank you for always inspiring me so much 🥰

  • @juliaarmato3984
    @juliaarmato3984 Рік тому +1

    I have so much fabric. I think this is great! Over many years of quilting I have saved so much. Any more ideas with fabric would be greatly appreciated. God bless 🥰

  • @adperinic3031
    @adperinic3031 Рік тому +1

    You are adorable - how you explain everything so detailed - thank you - it is nice to listen to you.

  • @heavendesigns4544
    @heavendesigns4544 Рік тому +1

    OMG I tried this yesterday to make a journal cover for a gift for a friend, I used iron on stabiliser because I had a heap left from quiting - well I have to say Ive done sooooo many covers using techniques I learnt from you but Yes I had issues at times with glue showing through and Ive had to cover these spots up with some decorations or other. HA !!!!!! not any more THIS METHOD IS AMAZING THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU Not only does it mean the glue doesnt show at all, it makes the fabric so much easier to handle and it doesnt make it so thick its awkward to manipulate LOVE LOVE LOVE IT THANKS AGAIN NATASIA YOURE MY HERO

  • @dawnwalker4109
    @dawnwalker4109 Рік тому +7

    Hi Natasa 😄 Thank you for sharing all of your examples, and also talking us through all of them. When you said "allow me to demonstrate" I thought Yes, Please. I just recently bought some fusible interfacing, and already have some heat n' bond. This video is exactly the inspiration I needed to get busy making book cloth. I learned a lot today, and very much appreciated you showing us how to cover the entire book. Your finished product is always so beautiful. Have a terrific day!!

  • @ellesimon4344
    @ellesimon4344 Рік тому +2

    I've also tried the fusible interfacing, even adding two layers instead of just one if the fabric was thinner, and it worked really well.

  • @kathleenwilliams767
    @kathleenwilliams767 Рік тому +2

    I have had good luck with photo mount spray adhesive as well. Thanks for this video.

  • @maryellenshippee8676
    @maryellenshippee8676 Рік тому +8

    Great information and wonderful video! I've been struggling with using fabric on my journals. How to make and use bookbinding cloth is definitely going to be a game changer for me. Thank you again for sharing your time and talents with us! ♥️

  • @mareecuree
    @mareecuree 6 місяців тому +1

    using the cling wrap is genius! i didn't think of that. but the fabric cloth, I'm going to look for that in here in our fabric store. thank you for this video!

  • @kathleenhodges5184
    @kathleenhodges5184 Рік тому

    One thing I love about you….YOU don’t make us watch you do every version of your options. You prep so much for US. Thank you.

  • @alsoarty1
    @alsoarty1 2 місяці тому

    So glad you do the research for us. This is brilliant! ❤

  • @SweeTart77kkibble
    @SweeTart77kkibble Рік тому +6

    Great video and thanks for the step-by-step. One thing I love about it - We all probably have at least one of those adhesives and it’s a great lesson in “Start where you are and use what you have”, which is the theme Im working with this year. Love this channel!

  • @AngieTrianta
    @AngieTrianta Рік тому +1

    Genius! Thank you so much for this video. Will be trying some of these methods. Happy Mother’s Day 😊

  • @Ammiel7
    @Ammiel7 Рік тому +1

    🙋🏼‍♀️Natasa
    I needed this tutorial
    Thank you so much
    I found that after a few years the double sided tape from scrapbooking shops started to giveway after a few years i then had to go in and reglue most of my journals
    Thanks again
    I just thought of a question
    Ive seen some people do a soft spine with hard covers I really like to make one but not sure how to go about it and how do the pages sew in🤔
    🌺🇬🇸🎈

    • @TreasureBooks
      @TreasureBooks  Рік тому

      I had the same thing happen to me with the double sided tape ☹️

  • @juliettesteinbach2004
    @juliettesteinbach2004 Рік тому +5

    What a excellent tutorial. Thank you for all of the options and wonderful inspiration!

  • @dakielty
    @dakielty Рік тому +1

    This was very interesting. Thank you for showing us these 7 methods. Thank you

  • @barbaragrace1992
    @barbaragrace1992 Рік тому +6

    Using fabric glue is better than PVA as it's non acidic. The acidic glues can make the final product degrade a lot faster. I like the interfusible webbing. It looks and feels much easier. Thank you very much for this tutorial. 😍

    • @marlenejones6266
      @marlenejones6266 Рік тому

      It's a much softer fabric to attach for sure. I have use 2 methods. I probably will stick to these two methods.

  • @jlojai
    @jlojai Рік тому

    This is my 2nd comment on this video. I have to say that you have taken such care to make this information valuable and usable. I cannot thank you enough. I look forward to everything you post. ❤

  • @cherylann9569
    @cherylann9569 Рік тому +1

    I love the way you show that there are options. I had heard of 3 methods. Definitely looking forward to try some new methods you showed it this wonderful video. Thank you 😊

  • @newlifeaj
    @newlifeaj Рік тому +3

    Thankyou so much! This opened up alot more options for our journal making projects!🥰

  • @hildyhrenchir5278
    @hildyhrenchir5278 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for doing the experimentation for us. Good on you! 💝

  • @debralewis-potts7148
    @debralewis-potts7148 Рік тому +1

    Very cute ideas. FYI the ultra heat and bond is not for sewing will gum up your sewing machine needle and mechanisms. There is a thinner one to use in conjunction with sewing.
    Love your ideas

  • @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539
    @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 Рік тому

    OH my how awesome.. I have used several of these products, just not for book cloth. I love this idea. Thank you ever so much. You are the best!

  • @RachelLWolfe
    @RachelLWolfe Рік тому +1

    Try to mitre cut the corners before folding ends to the inside of the cover. I've found it cuts down on the bulkiness. Love this video though! Great tips and info on how to make book cloth. I doubt I ever would have thought of this!

  • @kaz3bears
    @kaz3bears Рік тому +1

    I love fabric covers but your right about the glue, so this is perfect. Project for today as I can’t wait to try it. Thank you ❤

  • @lindaellis1584
    @lindaellis1584 7 місяців тому

    I just re-watched this video as I’m making some small journals for a little weekend with a bunch of friends. Thanks so much I’ll keep it as a special watch.

  • @eldarion100
    @eldarion100 Рік тому +1

    I tried the plastic wrap method and it worked perfectly! Thanks for the very helpful tutorial!

  • @gaycarberry8115
    @gaycarberry8115 Рік тому +3

    Thanks, Natasha! That was such useful information.
    The journal covers all look really lovely!

  • @LuvBugs822
    @LuvBugs822 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much for this tutorial! I'm about to start working on a book. Knowing how to make Bookbinding cloth (which I'd never heard of) I feel will allow me to have greater success with my book. I have fabric sheets from Dollar Tree which is very thin, thin copy paper and a full bottle of Fabri-Tac. I feel this will be perfect for my first try at your tutorial. TFS

  • @cindyreseck4429
    @cindyreseck4429 Рік тому +1

    Happy mother's day, Natasa..thanks for being the best of the best and sharing week after week. Love your ideas and tips ans beautiful creations

  • @lisamessinger2607
    @lisamessinger2607 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your "Science Project" 😉 with us, Natasa! It was so very helpful in weeding out what would be the best product to utilize for our project.

  • @sherryliberto6749
    @sherryliberto6749 Рік тому +1

    Great video, Natasha. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Have a great weekend. Sending love and big hugs Sherry ❤

  • @kathleenhodges5184
    @kathleenhodges5184 Рік тому

    I just adore your presentations. You should teach how to prep and present information. Great job! Thank you very very much.

  • @justthegoodbits1
    @justthegoodbits1 Рік тому +1

    I like the effect the double sided tape had on the old book cover. A happy accident as Bob Ross would say. Thank you for another great video.

  • @avabrannan1978
    @avabrannan1978 Рік тому +1

    This video is so timely as I was seeking this exact information. Thank you!

  • @rosannagajdanelson999
    @rosannagajdanelson999 Рік тому

    Thanks for giving us such a comprehensive test of all the ways to make book cloth. I did the heat and bond a little differently. When I used the heat and bond I did not add a sheet of tissue to the back. After I ironed it on the wrong side of the cloth, I ironed it directly onto the prepared chip board one side at a time taking care to put the crease in. It worked quite well.

  • @dede-vintage-art
    @dede-vintage-art Рік тому +1

    I’m so happy that you’re posting more videos dear 🥹😍😍😍 thank u so much for ur wow effort for inspiring us all the time with ur creative amazing ideas 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @mirisoji8406
    @mirisoji8406 3 місяці тому

    Sounds like fabric interfacing is the way to go! Easy to use attach to fabric and easy to work with when covering books so I'll stick to that method. Thank you!

  • @nettejakobs2501
    @nettejakobs2501 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your experiments with us, so we hooefully dont make the mistakes 😅 Love and hugs from Denmark ❤

  • @lenalossev1839
    @lenalossev1839 Рік тому

    Just the info I needed right now...using a book cover for a journal.
    Thanks for your excellent tutorial! Have a blessed weekend 🤗🕊️

  • @leannesawtell1155
    @leannesawtell1155 Рік тому

    Thank you for putting all the work in for the benefit of us all. This is been a great experiment. Thank you for sharing

  • @rickiquilt
    @rickiquilt Рік тому +2

    Always informative Love all the choices nicely done thanks Natasha❤

  • @lottesteeg3289
    @lottesteeg3289 Рік тому

    I learn so much from you. Thx again for yet another fantastic tutorial. Greetz from the other side of the world, Holland.

  • @lenawarelius4195
    @lenawarelius4195 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this Link in your video😍 saving this 😍 Learning sooo mutch 👏👏🙏🙏🙏 lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌🏵🌻🌺🌹🌼

  • @michaliaholliday9569
    @michaliaholliday9569 Рік тому +3

    This has given me so many ideas for some of the beautiful fabric I have inherited. Thank you so much! 💗

  • @colleenbuiles9171
    @colleenbuiles9171 Рік тому +1

    What a variety of ways to make book cloth! Wonderful tutorial as always❤

  • @blessedaulways4561
    @blessedaulways4561 Рік тому

    OMG!!…. If I haven’t said it before … which I probably have… You are a genius !!! .. I love your creativity .. and you have fabulous ideas.. I love it!!… can’t wait to try.. thank you.. Love your channel..🎉

  • @evelynloya1266
    @evelynloya1266 Рік тому +1

    Loved this tutorial. You explain everything so well. I am going to try some of these. Thank you for sharing❤

  • @jennyroberts-day5065
    @jennyroberts-day5065 4 місяці тому

    I wish I'd seen this before putting my Moms journal together. Now I know for next time. Thanks Natasa.

  • @bbsclosetcreations
    @bbsclosetcreations Рік тому

    You always explain everything sooo very beautifully Natasa and everything you touch turns to Gold my dear . Absolutely gorgeous fabric patterns . Hugs and blessings!!!😍🤗

  • @sjsj687
    @sjsj687 Рік тому +2

    I like using Wonder-Under style#805 by Pellon .

  • @nancyireland1265
    @nancyireland1265 Рік тому

    Yet another fabulous video. You continue to be my favorite artist. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas! 💕

  • @evandagreenwood7028
    @evandagreenwood7028 Рік тому +1

    Hi! Thanks so much for this video - I shall be doing this and love the cling film idea best! I have searched for how to put the signatures into books with a spine - do you have one at all? Many thanks! Love your work :-)

  • @angieineverettcust2934
    @angieineverettcust2934 Рік тому

    I loved watching your video. It made it seem simple. I’ve watched other ones that were so complicated I gave up the idea of trying it myself. Thank you so much!😊

  • @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts

    Excellent video as usual, you are a hard worker that deserves much more subscribers, your attention to detail is greatly appreciated, Natasha you are a star 🌟

  • @marsbeads
    @marsbeads Рік тому +1

    you can use bookbinder's pva glue with a light weight paper then use a folder (bone folder or Teflon folder) to push out any air bubbles then place between two wax paper sheets and place it between two flat boards under some weight or use a book press..

  • @surekhagalagoda4047
    @surekhagalagoda4047 Рік тому +1

    Dear Natasha
    Pls explain how you attach the signatures to thick book spines.thank you.tc

  • @karinroloff4562
    @karinroloff4562 Рік тому

    Good to know!...Great ideas!.....Your a clever and creative woman..............😻

  • @lotusflowerpassion
    @lotusflowerpassion Рік тому

    Thank you very Much dear for showing us this .

  • @maggiequilts
    @maggiequilts Рік тому +2

    Fabulous tutorial Natasha…..never thought about it before but now I’m fired up! 😊
    I will be trying this idea for sure,
    You are such an inspiration, TYVM
    Hugs. Maggie
    ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️

  • @shellywhite1929
    @shellywhite1929 Рік тому

    Gonna try this. Thank you! Needed a solution to glue seepage and/ or wrinkles. ❤

  • @B.journalcreations
    @B.journalcreations Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much, you inspire us every every time. Love this🌸

  • @kathy2539
    @kathy2539 Рік тому

    I like the glad wrap idea, this is such a cheaper material, you find it in every grocery store. The double sided tape is good too, you can purchase some really strong bond double tape, if you go to builders supplies. Builders use very strong bond materials, so there double sided tapes tend to be tough. Interfacing is also a good type, too. Though it's something you have to have a sewing shop nearby to purchase it from.

  • @RoseD2016
    @RoseD2016 Рік тому +3

    Wonderful video Natasha! So how would you bind in the signatures ? Hidden binding? I can’t wait for your next video. Loving these! TYFS ..🤗❤️🤗

  • @amandacovey7205
    @amandacovey7205 Місяць тому

    I had forgotten the cling wrap. I will use that method. Cheap and looks great.
    Also if I use glue or decoupage glue, put glue on paper, let dry on paper, then iron on. No air bubbles. As you know glue drys fast on paper. The iron re activates glue so it sticks flat now bubbles.

  • @kimbachick
    @kimbachick Рік тому

    I just love all of your honest comments and observations.

  • @retadaoud1675
    @retadaoud1675 Рік тому

    💗love the 💡idea thank you 😊 for sharing it.

  • @tammydayfl
    @tammydayfl Рік тому

    Great demonstration of these different products and how each one worked for you. I think I'll try the interfacing one first. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @terrilyndel
    @terrilyndel Рік тому

    I realize that book with the double sided tape was a gift, but I truly believe you could give it a face lift, it would make you love it again and be proud to display on your shelf. Just give it some love. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @sophiezie-carreras9423
    @sophiezie-carreras9423 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video, thank you. Have you made a tutorial on how to bind signatures to this kind of cover? If so, would you be kind enough to share a link? Many thanks indeed. X

  • @smply4you
    @smply4you Рік тому +2

    This was such an informative video Natasha as always. Thanks so much for all the tips and tricks and showing us in detail as well as showing us how to bind the books. Can't wait to try it myself. x

  • @flamingo.and.co.26
    @flamingo.and.co.26 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing. I have some fabric with beautiful fries! I can make cut outs now.

  • @staceywilson5232
    @staceywilson5232 Рік тому +1

    ❤Another brilliant video. Thank you....

  • @datgal2u
    @datgal2u Рік тому +1

    Great video as always, Natasa. Would love to see you go over how to sew various things like paper, fabric, plastic, and other materials. Your sewing is impeccable...mine is amateurish since I cannot figure out how to adjust my tension properly.

  • @canadianjaneoriginal
    @canadianjaneoriginal Рік тому +1

    I am thrilled you did this video. I know 8 ways. But 3 are antique methods using sizing or wax. I do it to my canvases to keep tradition. My preference is rabbit skin glue method but it is a whole process. It just seals fabric, but you still need to glue it down. They used to wax cotton or linen covers too. But I assume “dry” waxing methods. Melting would make it sticky as I tried. I like interfacing.

  • @chicvintagegifts6335
    @chicvintagegifts6335 Рік тому +1

    Wow I thought the sunflowers were stickers they look so perfectly cut. Lovely video Natasa ❤ x

  • @kimw4324
    @kimw4324 Рік тому

    Love your videos. Never fails I learn something new every time 😊❤

  • @DeniseS-6867
    @DeniseS-6867 Рік тому

    Hello Natasa, thank you so very much for these bookbinding cloth tips.🌸

  • @shawnajones2038
    @shawnajones2038 7 місяців тому

    Wonderfully informative and useful video! Thank you for this!

  • @laughlovecraft9100
    @laughlovecraft9100 Рік тому +2

    This was so informative, thank you❤️

  • @nancyt2848
    @nancyt2848 Рік тому +1

    I like the feel and sound of the freezer paper. How about combining it with the plastic wrap method? I wonder how that would work.

  • @sherryweaver2490
    @sherryweaver2490 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this information! Will give them a try for sure!

  • @ladylee8364
    @ladylee8364 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for a wonderful and very interesting video this was very informative and i now know what i can use as each one has different application thank you again

  • @thegardenscoop5599
    @thegardenscoop5599 11 місяців тому +1

    Is there a video on how you would put signatures in a book cover like this? It seems so thick to be able to punch holes and thread in the signature. Beginner learner here, thanks!

  • @gailbarrett3366
    @gailbarrett3366 Рік тому

    Awesome thanks I love the plastic wrap and freezer paper ones . Less expensive and better in some case . I never trie it in junk journaling. I have fused fabric to paper for lampshade before with spray adhesive. Spray adhesive is another way I bet work well for book covers . I bought a large roll of freezer paper before and it did not have the plastic coating on it . I used it for baking liner but I was bummed out it didn’t work . So make sure freezer paper has coating

  • @paulabroussard1824
    @paulabroussard1824 Рік тому +1

    The iron-on adhesive is also available in sewing supply stores as fusible sheets and rolls. It comes with either single side bonding or double-sided.

    • @deerafl1979
      @deerafl1979 Рік тому +1

      it's used to make applique/patch/emblem without sewing in case your local sewing store doesnt understand. Its called Iron-on patch in my country

  • @tootsfour956
    @tootsfour956 Рік тому

    This is exciting. I cannot wait to try this. Thank you for this tutorial! Blessings