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japanese stab binding #31: woven
An easy hole pattern, and an advanced beginner sewing pattern. Filed under: bookbinding, japanese stab binding, research
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japanese stab binding #33: hot air balloons
A fairly straightforward beginning bind and hole pattern. Filed under: bookbinding, japanese stab binding, research
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The theory of japanese stab binding
…or at least how I understand it. I’ve had many questions since I began posting my own Japanese stab bind designs: about how I create them, the thought process behind the designs and sewing mechanisms,...
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japanese stab binding tutorial: maple leaves
The maple leaf pattern tutorial, as requested in the poll! I’d say this one is pretty simple. The instructions for the ‘V’s at the edges are written differently than usual, but I hope it make it a bit...
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japanese stab binding #39 and #40: tiara and double arrows
I seem to have a backlog of patterns I have sketched but not sewn yet…lately I’ve been playing with triangles. Here are a couple: “Tiara”… 28 holes. Beginner bind. “Double arrows”…48 holes. Beginner...
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japanese stab binding tutorial: sushi
Second place in the tutorial poll. A very simple bind, no twists or complicated V shapes. 58 total holes. If you’d rather have cinnamon rolls instead of sushi, ignore the steps marked with an asterisk...
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japanese stab binding tutorial: hearts
This is a beginning bind, with an intermediate level of holes (40). If you don’t want the gaps between the hearts, then repeat the steps marked in orange until you have the desired number. When you...
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japanese stab binding #43: diamond gems
“Diamond gems”, with five repeats instead of four because I’m a rebel. 46 holes. Could be fun with sparkly thread on a dark background! Intermediate, I’d say. Filed under: bookbinding, japanese stab...
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japanese stab binding #44: fair isle
I named this one ‘fair isle’ because I’m very into knitting these days, and have tried a few stranded color-work projects. I think the Fair Isle knitting technique is more than I want to attempt just...
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Japanese stab binding tutorial: lotus blossom
The lotus blossom or lily-pad flower, whichever. 36 total holes, about an intermediate bind. Make sure that your holes along the top line are even! As always, if there is an error or if you have a...
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Japanese stab binding #48: centerpiece
I named this bind ‘centerpiece’ because it reminds me of a watch, especially since there are 12 holes that make up the circle. But it could be fun to have a monogram or single letter placed in the...
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Japanese stab bind #52: diamond gems
I have a backlog of patterns I’ve sewn and photographed, yet not had time to post. This bind continues on the circle theme. 64 holes, pretty straightforward sewing. Advanced beginner? Filed under:...
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Japanese stab binding #53, dancing triangles
I thought about naming this drunken triangles or dizzy triangles. It’s pretty straightforward, especially with only 31 holes to punch. Filed under: bookbinding, japanese stab binding
View ArticleA new way to share pattern tutorials
Hello world! I still exist! I have been thinking about the various stab binding patterns that I have posted over the years, and how many of you who have found my blog would love to have tutorials for...
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Finally getting started
Well, December, January, and February saw my family buying a house, renovating a house, and moving into a house…and then the long task of unpacking and getting settled! There’s only a few boxes left...
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Published! JSB tutorial: Notched
It’s live! The first pdf tutorial I have created can be found in two places, on Gumroad: https://loopsandsparks.gumroad.com/l/notched and on Etsy:...
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