Clamped pages together to stop them from moving. This is important so all the pages fit in the same place and so the stitch is evenly space.
Used a register sheet to protect the cover and also so I can mark the holes for the stitch:
I chose a white thread to contrast with the red stock and also transfer the colour scheme made by the white stock underneath:
Important to make sure the holes are evenly spaced apart so that the stitching is balanced and consistent. I didn't pull the thread tight enough which means the thread can move around - I could have used a thicker thread to give the stitching more structure as the publication is thick due to the amount of stock.
Used blue stock for the back because the binding method allows me to use whatever stock I like and it makes the publication more engaging. The blue also contrasts well with the white thread making it tactile.
Because I had already considered the page layout from draft publications and print outs, all the information is visible. This shows the importance of planning and creating mock ups because I was able to problem solve early so that my final outcome was easy to produce.
Setting the type on the far side of the page:
In some cases, the visuals are slightly cut off because I cut them central to the page and didn't consider the binding allowance. This creates a lot of empty space.
This isn't too much of a problem because the audience can still see all of the visuals, they're just not centred on the page.
To finish off the publication, I used a digital guillotine to trim the end of the publication where the pages weren't quite in line. I couldn't cut the sides because the stitch would also be cut and ruin the bind so I am pleased I measured each page accurately. The digital guillotine was a great tool because it cut through all of the pages in one swift movement, without this I would have had to trim the pages manually which is very time consuming and risks making a mistake.
FINAL OUTCOME:
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