Saddle-Stitch Bookbinding Course
Dive into saddle-stitch bookbinding to produce pro-level fanzines and small editions of 20-50 copies. Gain expertise in layouts, premium papers, binding with staples or thread, streamlined workflows, and managing quality, time, and costs for durable, stunning craft books that stand out.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course guides you through designing, planning, and crafting professional small-run fanzines using saddle-stitch techniques. Master page layout, imposition, sizing, tool usage, paper choices, folding, collating, stapling, and thread stitching, plus durability enhancements, quality checks, and precise time-cost planning for top-notch results.
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Develop skills
- Plan saddle-stitch layouts including page counts, imposition, and fanzine formats.
- Choose professional papers and covers for smooth folds, crisp prints, and lasting strength.
- Apply stapling and thread binding to secure, reinforce, and finish short print runs neatly.
- Establish efficient workflows for small batches from folding, collating, to final trimming.
- Manage quality, timing, and budgeting for saddle-stitched runs of 20-50 copies.
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