For all that this bind is a beginning level pattern, it was very hard to write the tutorial! I kept confusing myself. Which is why it has taken me so long to post it. So… if anyone tries to sew it and runs into a snag, let me know and I will edit the instructions.

**click on an image to enlarge**

hole pattern

sewing pattern

EXIT = needle pointed DOWN and ENTER = needle pointed UP
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enter 1 (leave a tail, but don’t knot it), wrap around spine
enter 1 again, wrap around right edge
enter 1 again
exit 2, wrap around right edge
exit 2 again
enter 3, thread needle through loop from 1, point RIGHT
enter 3 again, wrap around right edge
enter 3 again
exit 4, wrap around right edge
exit 4 again
enter 3
exit 2
enter 5, wrap around right edge
enter 5 again
exit 4
enter 5
exit 6, wrap around right edge
exit 6 again
enter 4
exit 6
enter 5
exit 2
enter 1
exit 7, wrap around spine
exit 7 again, wrap around left edge
exit 7 again
enter 8, wrap around left edge
enter 8 again
exit 9, thread needle through loop from 7, point LEFT
exit 9 again, wrap around left edge
exit 9 again
enter 10, wrap around left edge
enter 10 again
exit 9
enter 8
exit 11, wrap around left edge
exit 11 again
enter 10
exit 11
enter 12, wrap around left edge
enter 12 again
exit 10
enter 12
exit 11
enter 8
exit 7
tie off

15 responses to “japanese stab binding tutorial: snake eyes”

  1. Cynthia Schelzig Avatar

    ooooh I love this tutorial….looks great ,,,THANKS so very much for taking the time and effort to put it together for us all. May I blog about it?

    1. Becca Avatar

      Sure, go ahead! Links back to my site are greatly appreciated! :)

  2. dryadart Avatar

    Can’t wait to give it a try, have been trying some of your other tutorials but haven’t posted about that yet, will link back to you when I do! You have totally inspired me to develop some of my own experimental bindings. Just adore your work!

  3. Jackie Avatar

    I’ll have a go at this. I agree with you about Keith Smith but his instructions are daunting.
    Thanks for the tutorials.

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  6. RC Avatar
    RC

    This is such a wonderful design! I am definitely using this for my bookmaking project. But I have a quick questions: how far apart is each hole?

    1. Becca Avatar

      Thanks, RC! The holes can be as far apart as you want, but I recommend a minimum of .25″/7mm, otherwise you risk ripping the holes when you sew it.

  7. Paul Thomson Avatar

    Hello Becca!

    Thanks for the fantastic resources on Japanese Stab Binding. Just a quick one to let you know that I’ve added your site as a resource in our latest ‘Top 10 Japanese Stab Binding Tutorials on the Internet’ – http://www.ibookbinding.com/blog/top-10-japanese-stab-binding-tutorials-on-the-internet/

    Thanks again and keep up the good work!

    ~ Paul

    1. Becca Avatar

      Great, thanks so much!!

  8. Jessica Heikes Avatar

    I just followed your tutorial and I think you did a great job mapping it out! Thanks for taking the time!!

  9. John Avatar
    John

    How long does the string have to be?

    1. Becca Avatar

      Hi John, it really depends on a lot of factors, like the dimensions of your book and the depth of the spine. I usually just try to overestimate the length so I have enough.

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