Re: [BKARTS] Secret Belgian binding on boxes

[Christine Cassidy <christinecassidy@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Cara,

Now that you mention it I guess that's true.  It wouldn't be the  
Secret Belgian!  That's what is so interesting about this binding.  I  
also like the possibilities of variations in the stitching pattern.   
I was thinking that it would be too wiggly, if you know what I mean,  
by doing the lid in two pieces - the spine and then the larger lid  
piece.  But I will fool around with it a while and see what I come up  
with.

Yes, I'll be happy to show you what I come up with.
Christine

> I had been thinking about what to do about the spine piece but now
> I can see that as long as you are weaving up and down at each opening
> you don't even need the 3rd piece.
>
>
> Christine,
> It's true, you can simply sew the lid directly to the box, but that  
> wouldn't be a Secret Belgian - - to maintain the structure you need  
> the third piece.  Personally, I like the structure of the spine/ 
> hinge piece in there - - it's a more stable hinge, it gives the lid  
> something firm to rest against, and I also like the different  
> variations of wrapping the hinge with the thread.
>
> Please post pictures when you're done - - I'd like to see what you  
> come up with.
> Cheers,
> Cara

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