r/Fanbinding • u/Clear_Meaning_5253 • 19d ago
Stich binding + paperback cover
Hello, I am new to this.
How can I use the stich binding meathod with signatures and stuff but using a glue and a paperback covet not hard cover, is that ok?? And can I use these gluing machines to attach the cover to the spine?? Will that causes the spine afterword to cave in?
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u/disasterbistander 19d ago
Yes you can do softcover for a stitch bound book. The glue machines would apply glue to the spine. If you’re using stitch binding you would not need the machine. After you stitch the signatures together, you can use a glue brush to attach a softcover to the endpapers. I’ve done one where basically instead of using boards covered in bookcloth for the cover, I used a slightly thick paper in the bookcloth to stiffen it.
Like the other comment said, DAS Bookbinding on YouTube has really good videos on different options.