Journal Spine Templates | Printable Bookbinding Guides

Take the guesswork out of sewing signatures into your handmade journals with these printable Journal Spine Templates. Each template provides clear guides for aligning, marking, and sewing your signatures evenly along the journal spine.

The collection includes templates for several popular journal sizes, multiple signatures, and both 3-hole and 5-hole pamphlet stitch binding methods. Simply print the template, cut it out, position it inside your journal spine, mark the holes, and sew your signatures into place.

These templates are beginner friendly and can be used directly inside the journal while marking the sewing holes.

CAN’T FIND THE SIZE YOU NEED?

If you purchase this template set and the journal size you need is not included, I will create the additional size for you at no extra charge. Simply message me after your purchase with the size you need. All I ask is that you provide proof of purchase.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 1 PDF file
• 5 ZIP files
• Printable journal spine templates
• Five journal sizes included
• 3 × 5-inch journal templates
• 4 × 6-inch journal templates
• 5 × 7-inch journal templates
• 6 × 9-inch journal templates
• 5 × 11-inch journal templates
• Multiple signature options
• 3-hole pamphlet stitch templates
• 5-hole pamphlet stitch templates
• Designed for 8.5 × 11-inch paper
• Clear alignment and hole-placement guides

HOW TO USE

1. Print the template at actual size or 100%.

2. Select the template that matches your journal size and number of signatures.

3. Position the template inside the journal spine.

4. Use an awl or other paper-piercing tool to mark the sewing holes.

5. Remove the template and sew your signatures into place.

PLEASE NOTE

• This is a digital download. No physical product will be mailed.
• Printing at actual size or 100% is important for accurate measurements.
• Paper, journals, thread, needles, awls, and other supplies shown in the photographs are not included.
• The complimentary additional size is available to customers who purchase this template set and message Britt Create Stuff with the requested dimensions.

PERSONAL USE ONLY

These templates are for personal use only. You may print and use them while creating your own personal handmade journals.

The digital files may not be shared, copied, resold, redistributed, altered for resale, uploaded to another website, or included with products you sell.

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