The Historical Book Sewing Sampler is designed for bookbinders as a personal reference and/or for teaching universities and special collections with a focus in book conservation. 

The Historical Book Sewing Sampler includes one hardcover sampler book housed in a custom clamshell box covered in natural linen bookcloth. The sampler includes 16 different sewing methods both sewn on supports (hemp cord, leather and taw, linen and cotton tapes, and Ramieband) and sewn without supports. The sampler highlights the historical sewing styles inherent to their structure and includes title descriptions that correspond to each sewing station. The styles progress chronologically across the spine from the earliest forms of multi-section sewing to more modern adaptations and sewing variants.

I am happy to customize orders based on buyers specifications. Contact me to discuss a specific project you have in mind.

Please note: Books are made to order and take approximately 6 weeks to fulfill.