Bookbinding Services

Are you looking for a unique photo album, sketchbook, or journal? We offer bespoke services that will turn family memories, travel, wedding, and memorable events into true heirlooms. 

 

Customer Testimonials

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love the photo album. It’s beautiful and unique, and expertly made. Thank you. 15 Jul 2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent. going now to buy two more. 17 May, 2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is stunning! Would highly recommend. 15 Apr, 2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice, high-quality workmanship, it was definitely worth it and I would buy it again! 30 Jun, 2024

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Designing your Bespoke Item

The best way to start is to have a look at the shop and see whether there is a particular binding or style that you like the most. I am listing below the main bindings I offer, the list is not exhaustive.

For cover inspiration, check the news section where I list most of the decorative paper I stock.

Make it Real

Have a look through the shop or below for your ideal binding, then let me know:

  • The size (A4, A5 etc)
  • The shape (square, landscape, portrait)
  • The number of pages
  • Any paper preference, especially for sketchbooks

Finally, have a thought about the colour or style of your item. Some ideas of paper available are in the news section. Maybe you would like an added customisation with a hand calligraphed note.

I will then contact you with a quote.

Please note that all exchanges will be by mail and not by phone

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Choose your Binding

Make your journal truly unique with a binding that stands out.

Example of a decorative belgian binding

Secret Belgian Binding

An unusual binding adding an elegant twist to the classic square spine

Bespoke Personal diary with exposed spine and coptic sewing

Coptic Binding on Exposed Spine

A historical binding that replaced the Egyptian rolls and assisted the rapid spread of the early Christian message. The spine can be covered if preferred. The spine allows the book to open completely flat, irrespective of its thickness.

Bespoke Photo Album with French Long stitch binding

French Stitch

A decorative stitch combining long stitch and coptic exposed binding. This book also opens completely flat.

Family album with a long stitch binding

Long Stitch Binding

An easy going binding suitable for soft coversm the spine can be exposed of not. When interwoven, it is refered as French Stitch but it has endless decorative possibilities, a star shape being the most popular.

Bespoke Binding: Daisy stitch on a baby album

Daisy Stitch

A twist on the long stitch for a rustic, cosy feel. Suitable for soft cover, always on covered spine.

Extra large Photo album with a traditional raised cord binding

Raised Cord Binding

The classic medieval binding. Traditionally worked with leather but here with a vegan option. I only work with leather scrap from other crafters.

A sketchbook with an exposed spine ladder binding

Ladder Stitch Binding

A combination of coptic and long stitch for a modern and contemporary look.

Examples of japanese bindings

Japanese Binding

A versatile binding traditionally with a soft cover and a cord, but that can be adapted to a hard- cover, minimalist sewing or adorn with a ribbon rather than a cord. Very adaptable, it is suitable for journals, sketchbooks and photo albums

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