The Humble Pamphlet Stitch

Inside and front views of Bobbie's
 "humble" pamphlet stitch books.

   
In March, we are going to take a look at the humble pamphlet stitch. We will make three books; a five hole pamphlet stitch with a Mi-Teintes cover for the instructions; a simple 2" x 1 1/2" single signature three hole pamphlet stitch and a cover with a tab closure, and a two signature pamphlet that is 3" x 3" with a cover.

Materials to bring:

1. Thread for sewing your signatures: (linen, perle cotton, embroidery thread, hemp)

2. Paper for signatures:

• 5 pieces 2" x 3" grain short text weight paper
• 8 pieces 3" x 6" grain short text weight paper
• 1 piece 3" x 11 3/4" grain short, Mi-Teintes, cardstock or similar paper

3. Paper for covers: 

• 1 piece 8 1/2" x 11" grain short, Mi-Teintes or similar paper
• 1 piece 11" x 4" grain short, light weight paper that folds sharply
• 2 pieces 3" x 7" grain short, plus 1 piece 3" x 10" grain short, Mi-Teintes or similar paper. All three can be the same color or the two short papers can be complementary or contrasting colors from the 3" x 10" paper.

• Note from Bobbie: Grain. I have been very specific about grain. For those of you who are not sure about which way grain is running on your paper, call me. There is a solution.

Tools:

• Scissors
• Metal ruler
• Pencil
• X-Acto or craft knife
• Awl
• Cutting mat or phone book (we need to protect the table surfaces)
• Bone folder
• Binder clips (small to medium - we are working with small items here)
• Beeswax for your thread
• Needles for sewing signatures

RSVP required by March 9 to Bobbie Hayes (contact information on the front page of the newsletter).

When?
Saturday, March 14
12noon
Where?
Eureka Methodist Church
Del Norte & F Streets
What to bring?
See list above
RSVP
Yes, required by March 9 to Bobbie Hayes (contact information on the front page of the newsletter).

Fee?

Fifty cents