An introduction to the traditional craft of bookbinding, designed for complete beginners and anyone who enjoys making things by hand.
 
This fabric-bound version of the Introduction to Bookbinding Kit contains everything you need to create two beautiful A6 hardback books using traditional bookbinding techniques — with the added pleasure of working with a carefully chosen fabric cover.
 
The comprehensive 18-page A4 spiral-bound guide takes you through each stage step by step, with clear photographs, diagrams and helpful tips along the way. The larger format gives you plenty of room to see each stage clearly and makes the guide easy to keep open beside you while you work.
 
The kit includes a generous selection of materials and tools, including scissors, a utility knife, larger glue spreaders and additional lining paper, as well as a selection of different paper types and weights.
Many of the tools can be kept and reused for future bookbinding projects.
Each kit has been carefully tested and refined with beginners in mind, making traditional bookbinding approachable even if you've never made a book before.
 
And if you need a helping hand along the way, support is just a message away — contact details are included in the box.
 
Thoughtfully assembled using UK-made materials wherever possible, this is a hands-on introduction to a traditional craft, combining practical guidance with the quiet satisfaction of creating something beautiful yourself.
 
Whether given as a thoughtful gift or enjoyed as a creative project for yourself, the Fabric-Bound Introduction to Bookbinding Kit offers a relaxed and rewarding way to discover the art of making books by hand.
 
Make two books. Learn a traditional craft. Keep the tools for your next project