In this accessible collection of creative projects, Rachel Hazell shares exciting paper crafting techniques to develop your bookbinding skills.

After explaining the tools and materials needed, Rachel takes you through each project with step-by-step instructions.

Different techniques for cutting and folding are demonstrated, and, once you are happy with the various techniques, you will then begin to bind your own books with stitches such as ladder, dash and chain. Projects include The Slit Book, A Concertina with Pockets and The Three-Hole Pamphlet Stitch, which can then be developed further to create unique and personal handmade notebooks, books and keepsakes that are not only fun and satisfying to make, but also make wonderful gifts.

So whether you have already tried your hand at bookbinding or are a complete beginner, Rachel’s knowledge and passion will inspire you to explore the many possibilities of bookart.