--- product_id: 565378046 title: "Handmade Books at Home: A Beginner's Guide to Binding Journals, Sketchbooks, Photo Albums and More" price: "€ 30.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/565378046-handmade-books-at-home-a-beginners-guide-to-binding-journals store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Handmade Books at Home: A Beginner's Guide to Binding Journals, Sketchbooks, Photo Albums and More **Price:** € 30.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Handmade Books at Home: A Beginner's Guide to Binding Journals, Sketchbooks, Photo Albums and More - **How much does it cost?** € 30.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/565378046-handmade-books-at-home-a-beginners-guide-to-binding-journals) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Timeless Stitches & Beautiful Bindings to Craft Your Perfect Book You don’t need to be an experienced bookbinder to create one-of-a-kind books. Chanel Ly, founder of Bitter Melon Bindery, is here to guide you through 12 practical projects that you can personalize to show off your creative side. All you need are a few basic tools and materials to get started. Learn to craft a Minimal Journal that is not only sleek and stunning but sturdy enough to withstand everyday use. Looking for a Lay-Flat Sketchbook that feels as unique as your art? Make your own with a gorgeous exposed spine that is unlike anything you’ll buy off the shelves. Create an unforgettable gift for someone you love such as a wraparound Travel Diary bound in sentimental fabric or a custom-made Photo Album to hold treasured memories. And once you’ve mastered these projects, you’ll have the necessary skills to design your very own book or give new life to an old favorite. Full of helpful tips, solutions to troubleshoot common mistakes and plenty of visual examples, this resource will fulfill all your bookish dreams for years to come! Review: Bookbinding Perfection! - As a keen paper lover and bookbinding newbie, Chanel Ly's handbook is simply the best book I've come across. Its clear instructions and numerous photographs have helped me progress in my bookbinding learning and encouraged me to move onward. Possibly the only thing to make it "better" would be to have it hand-bound by Miss Ly herself, but that is not its purpose. And one can easily purchase her handmade works of art online and view her many beautifully done videos. Projects are described in detail, step-by-step, assuming no previous depth of knowledge. Softcover and hardcover books, flat-back, round-back books and case bindings, well-known and loved stitches are all described in easily understood instructions. There is also a good section about designing your own book which includes up cycling a paperback book, how to make closures, adding pockets to books, and how to make your own book press. In addition to the usual sections on tools and papers, it covers paper types and sizes, spine swell, gluing techniques, and troubleshooting common errors. The resources and references section includes full URLs for avid readers. Review: Great Reference Book! - Fantastic book to have. Sure, you can watch her wonderful videos but it’s nice to have something that you can quickly refer to rather than to stop and have to find that segment of one of her many tutorials. The book is high quality and very easy to understand. I am glad I picked it up and was happy to support this amazing creator that has taught me so much. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #66,355 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Book Making & Binding (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 233 Reviews | ## Images ![Handmade Books at Home: A Beginner's Guide to Binding Journals, Sketchbooks, Photo Albums and More - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81H1qV-7-WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bookbinding Perfection! *by J***D on December 31, 2023* As a keen paper lover and bookbinding newbie, Chanel Ly's handbook is simply the best book I've come across. Its clear instructions and numerous photographs have helped me progress in my bookbinding learning and encouraged me to move onward. Possibly the only thing to make it "better" would be to have it hand-bound by Miss Ly herself, but that is not its purpose. And one can easily purchase her handmade works of art online and view her many beautifully done videos. Projects are described in detail, step-by-step, assuming no previous depth of knowledge. Softcover and hardcover books, flat-back, round-back books and case bindings, well-known and loved stitches are all described in easily understood instructions. There is also a good section about designing your own book which includes up cycling a paperback book, how to make closures, adding pockets to books, and how to make your own book press. In addition to the usual sections on tools and papers, it covers paper types and sizes, spine swell, gluing techniques, and troubleshooting common errors. The resources and references section includes full URLs for avid readers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Reference Book! *by T***I on December 19, 2025* Fantastic book to have. Sure, you can watch her wonderful videos but it’s nice to have something that you can quickly refer to rather than to stop and have to find that segment of one of her many tutorials. The book is high quality and very easy to understand. I am glad I picked it up and was happy to support this amazing creator that has taught me so much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy to have in my craft library *by B***G on May 17, 2026* This is a book that you will enjoy just browsing thru, even if you never make a book. Beautiful work and clear instructions. Wonderful photography. A keeper, for sure. ## Frequently Bought Together - Handmade Books at Home: A Beginner's Guide to Binding Journals, Sketchbooks, Photo Albums and More - Making Handmade Books: 100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms - JUPEAN 49 Pcs Hand Bookbinding Tools Bookbinding Kits for Beginners Bookbinding Supplies with Paper Awl Binding Ribbon Glue Brush and Steel Ruler for DIY Bookbinding Crafts --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/565378046-handmade-books-at-home-a-beginners-guide-to-binding-journals](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/565378046-handmade-books-at-home-a-beginners-guide-to-binding-journals) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*