Normally, a coptic stitch book will contain more than one set of signatures so I'd like to a moment to explain that. How would add more signatures? Before you'd move on to the step where I explain how to attach the back book cover, you would add a signature there.
You would come from attaching the first book cover and add your sigature, bring your needle down into that new signature from the outside to the center of the signature, work your way up to the next hole, pulling your thread taunt once again, and pull it out to the outside center. From here, you take your needle and thread and create a loop through the threads holding the first signature in place. Always be certain that you are creating your loops at the same angle... such as left to right or right to left. This will provide a uniform look to your finished book. Bring your needle back down the same hole in the same signature and up through the top hole and again loop your thread through and add your next signature bring the thread down into it. When you reach the bottom hole you'll catch the previous sewn signature; continue working until all signatures are added, then attach your cover. Your thread should always end inside the book's signature once your last hole in the back cover is attached. Tie off a square knot and trim your thread.
It is truly easier than it sounds, it is something you have to try to believe it could possibly be as easy as it is!!! Enjoy!
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