Re: [BKARTS] sewing

[George Baker <geembee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Freda, you don't need  1.5 x the spine for each section. With 25 sections 20 
feet is probably adequate, or start with a manageable length and tie on as 
needded, tying the knot insude a siection. George Baker
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Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 8:10 PM
Subject: [BKARTS] sewing


> I'm working on a sewn binding- new at this- the instructions say to
> have the thread = 1.5x the length of the spine x number of sections.
> As this book will have 25 sections, and the spine is 8 inches- that's
> a lot of thread- about 25 feet. I tried to do it with enough for five
> sections- but the thread kept getting knotted and tangled.
> Suggestions please. I live in a rural area and have no access to a
> bookbinding class. I plan to order some DVD's when i get some cash.
>
> thanks,
>
> Freda
>
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