Japanese Book Binding for Beginners | 9-Hole Notebook Stitching Pattern

🆓 FREE 9-hole binding pattern + step-by-step guide: https://go.festivalofcraft.com/9-hole... Already made the 5-hole notebook? Now level up with the beautiful 9-hole binding pattern — more holes, more steps, and a stunning symmetrical stitch that's still completely beginner-friendly. This tutorial focuses on the binding itself. For cover preparation, assembling the inner pages, and making neat holes, watch our 5-hole tutorial first:    • Japanese Book Binding for Beginners | 5-Ho...   In this step-by-step tutorial, Jill walks you through the complete 9-hole stitching sequence — from securing your thread and working outward from the centre hole, to creating the corner binds, building the symmetrical pattern on both sides, and finishing with a hidden knot. Download the free pattern so you can follow the numbered diagrams at your own pace without trying to memorise every step. What you'll learn: How to secure your thread before you start binding Why all 9 holes must line up — and how to check The correct thread length to cut (4.5× the spine length) How to work outward from hole 5 in both directions How to create corner binds at holes 1 and 9 The complete 9-hole stitching sequence, step by step How to tie and hide the finishing knot inside hole 5 How to score the cover so your book opens smoothly How to glue and close the cover for a neat finish What you'll need: Washi paper, decorative paper or fabric Medium card for the covers Paper for the inner pages Glue stick Plastic children's needle Sashiko thread, ribbon or similar binding thread Bulldog clip and a small scrap of paper (to protect the book edge) Hole punch or needle Ruler or scoring tool 🛒 SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO → Japanese Screw Punch: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3Q6jUfK 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4ujMlVw → Plastic Sewing Needles: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4e3vBvH 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4uYKmY6 → Bookbinding Starter Kit: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4xcCDqL 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/43UVKIo → Waxed Bookbinding Thread: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3QqYlXu 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4ocqVbz → Japanese Kimono Clips: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4vzWuP3 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4uOElNs → Japanese Chiyogami Paper: 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4unrjpf 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3RPaZQA As an Amazon Associate, Festival of Craft earns from qualifying purchases. This doesn't affect the price you pay. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and what's different from the 5-hole 00:41 Checking your holes line up 01:18 Securing the thread with a clip 02:33 Introducing the 9-hole pattern and free downloadable guide 03:06 Starting at hole 5 — the centre hole 03:48 Working left: holes 4, 3, 2, 1 04:44 Creating the corner bind at hole 1 05:20 Returning across: holes 2, 3, 4, 5 06:28 Working right: holes 6, 7, 8, 9 07:37 Creating the corner bind at hole 9 08:00 Returning across: holes 8, 7, 6 08:43 Tying and hiding the finishing knot 10:05 Scoring the cover and gluing the finish 11:34 Finished 9-hole bound book Subscribe for more Japanese-inspired craft, taught through film. 🌸 About Festival of Craft We share the stories, crafts, and techniques of Japanese textiles through film. Explore more at: https://FestivalOfCraft.com 📬 Join our newsletter for free patterns, tutorials and Japanese craft inspiration: https://FestivalOfCraft.com 👍 Subscribe for more craft, textiles, and mindful making: 👉    / @festivalofcraft   #JapaneseBookBinding #BookBindingTutorial #9HoleBinding #WashiPaper #BookbindingForBeginners #HandmadeNotebook #JapaneseCraft #PaperCrafts #DIYNotebook #SashikoThread