Wrap Around Journal
I wanted to use offcuts of leather that would normally be wasted. I explored ways to join leather scraps that is both decorative and durable. I settled on Z-seam sewing for the cover pieces and made wrap around longstitch journals with enclosures.
Ink & Page
Bridport, England
Warp around Leather Journals, Photo: David SquirrellPocket and Mini leather journals
Longstitch leather journal, Photo: David SquirrellWrap around journal made with Z-seam joined leather pieces.
Wrap Around leather Journal, Photo: David SquirrellLongstitch journal made with joined leather pieces
Longstitch leather journal, Photo: Kim SquirrellTricolour leather journal with decorative Z-seam linen stitching.
Longstitch sewing, Photo: Kim SquirrellBinding method: longstitch sewing in black linen thread
Joining leather offcuts with Z-seam stitching, Photo: Kim SquirrellDecorative linen sewing to join two pieces of leather
Longstitch leather journal, Kim SquirrellSpine showing linen thread stitching in contrasting colour