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Saddle Stitch Binding

Saddle Stitch Binding | DYI Saddle Stitch Binding | Saddle Stitch Book Binding

Saddle stitch binding is the simplest way to bind books in our time. This method is used to bind notebooks, brochures, pamphlets, and other small books. This is a common type of book binding, and one that you will see this type of binding everyday.

A book stapled at the center two or three times is nothing but saddle stitched. The saddle refers to the center of the folded papers where it is stapled, which is why saddle stitch binding is one of the most common an popular methods of book binding.

You can also staple from one side of the book if you don't prefer center stapled books. A long arm stapler is enough to start saddle stitchig your books.

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Stitched or sewn binding

Types of stitched or sewn bindings:

1. A sewn book is constructed in the same way as a hardbound book, except that it lacks the hard covers. The binding is as durable as that of a hardbound book.
2. Stapling through the centerfold, also called saddle-stitching, joins a set of nested folios into a single magazine issue; most American comic books are well-known examples of this type.
3. Magazines are considered more ephemeral than books, and less durable means of binding them are usual. In general, the cover papers of magazines will be the same as the inner pages (self-cover)^[16] or only slightly heavier (soft cover). Most magazines are stapled or saddle-stitched; however, some are bound with perfect binding and use thermally activated adhesive.

taken from Wikipedia