Bookbinding - Attempt One

I was able to give my new sewing frame a test run. Materials include, paper from a sketch book, linen thread, leather strips, split (Might be to short, guess I'll find out).  Over all the frame was a bit of an issue to get all set up by myself this first attempt.  I might have to make a pair of shorter uprights for the frame at some point.  So far it's been fun putting to use things I have only read about to this point.

Folding the paper.

Punching holes for thread

Setting up the sewing frame.

Starting the stitching.