This is the second tutorial in my Mediaeval (Medieval) Series.

The tutorial is based partly upon the research Swedish bookbinder Monica Langwe who has discovered a number of interesting limp bindings whilst researching historical techniques.
The sewing technique, construction and method of closure remain close to the original, although I do not suggest using real parchment for the cover.

The book can be made up easily using modern papers and materials without going to great expense.

I have also included an old bookbinding technique showing how to make faux parchment for the cover. This give the book a mediaeval look and feel.

The photos show three books I made using the same technique. I like the decorated or brightly-coloured covers but the book could be made more conservatively with a plain parchment cover.
The size of the finished book is approximately 14 x 12.5 x 3 cm OR 5.5 x 5 x 1 ins.

The tutorial comes as a PDF file which can be downloaded and may be printed for personal use.

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