Japanese Book Binding for Beginners | 5-Hole Notebook with Washi Paper

🆓 FREE 5-hole binding pattern + full print guide: https://go.festivalofcraft.com/5-hole-pdf Learn Japanese book binding by making a beautiful 5-hole bound notebook from scratch - even if you’ve never tried bookbinding before. Download the free pattern and print guide so you can mark the holes accurately and follow the steps at your own pace. In this step-by-step tutorial, Jill shows you how to prepare washi paper covers, punch and neaten the holes, assemble the inner pages, add Japanese-style corner pieces, stitch the 5-hole binding, hide the finishing knot, and score the cover so your handmade book opens neatly. This is a perfect beginner project before moving on to 9-hole and other Japanese book binding patterns. What you’ll learn: - How to prepare and fold washi paper covers - Why the holes need to line up before binding - The best glue to use - and why not to use double-sided tape - How to neaten punched holes using a chopstick - How to add Japanese-style corner pieces - The complete 5-hole stitching pattern - How to tie and hide the finishing knot - How to score the cover so the book opens smoothly What you’ll need: - Washi paper, decorative paper or fabric - Medium card for the covers - Paper for the inner pages - Glue stick - Plastic children’s needle - Ribbon, sashiko thread or similar binding thread - Chopstick - Hole punch or needle - Ruler or scoring tool 🛒 SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO → Japanese Screw Punch: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3Q6jUfK 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4ujMlVw → Plastic Sewing Needles: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4e3vBvH 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4uYKmY6 → Bookbinding Starter Kit: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4xcCDqL 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/43UVKIo → Waxed Bookbinding Thread: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3QqYlXu 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4ocqVbz → Japanese Kimono Clips: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4vzWuP3 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4uOElNs → Japanese Chiyogami Paper: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4unrjpf 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3RPaZQA As an Amazon Associate, Festival of Craft earns from qualifying purchases. This doesn't affect the price you pay. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Choosing washi paper 03:49 Inside cover finish explained 04:20 Glue options and materials 06:05 Preparing the covers 08:22 Cutting the decorative cover paper 10:20 Gluing and folding the cover paper 20:03 Making neat holes in the covers 23:10 Preparing the inner pages 25:14 Why traditional folded pages are used 27:27 Securing the pages before binding 31:27 Adding Japanese-style corner pieces 39:04 Choosing thread, ribbon or sashiko thread 43:06 5-hole binding step by step 48:39 Tying and hiding the knot 50:20 Final finishing and scoring the cover 52:30 Coming next: 9-hole Japanese book binding Subscribe for more Japanese-inspired craft, taught through film. 🌸 About Festival of Craft We share the stories, crafts, and techniques of Japanese textiles through film. Explore more at: https://FestivalOfCraft.com 📬 Join our newsletter for free patterns, tutorials and Japanese craft inspiration: https://FestivalOfCraft.com 👍 Subscribe for more craft, textiles, and mindful making: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@FestivalofCraft?sub_confirmation=1 #JapaneseBookBinding #BookBindingTutorial #WashiPaper #BookbindingForBeginners #HandmadeNotebook #JapaneseCraft #PaperCrafts #DIYNotebook