Silk thread • coloured
for sewing headband - Roll of 30 mts
Colour: 412 - tan
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Give your book project a masterful touch with this elegantly shimmering natural thread made from 100% reeled silk (mulberry silk). This high-quality silk thread is ideal for embroidering hand-stitched headbands, as traditionally used in French bookbinding. Thanks to its smooth texture, high tensile strength, and fine surface, the thread can be guided precisely, forming a decorative and durable headband sewn directly onto the book block.
Instructions: French Headband with Silk Thread
This detailed step-by-step guide teaches you how to traditionally hand-stitch a French headband. Using silk thread and a suitable core (bâtonnet), you’ll create a decorative and functional headband sewn directly to the book block.
Preparing the Core (bâtonnet)
- Cut a thin, flexible leather strip (or parchment / linen tape) to match the width of the book spine.
- Optional: Slightly round the strip so it can be wrapped evenly.
- This bâtonnet will serve as the backbone of the headband.
Positioning and Securing
- Place the book block spine-up into a sewing frame or clamp.
- Secure the bâtonnet at the top of the spine (head) using a small drop of starch paste (colle d’amidon) to keep it in place.
First Stitches: Anchoring
- Start with a double-threaded silk thread (use two colors for pattern effect).
- Guide the needle under the bâtonnet and back over the spine to create a wrap.
- After one or two wraps, stitch through the last kettle stitch of the top section – this anchors the headband to the book (classic *tranchefile à la française*).
Weaving the Pattern (Broderie)
- Repeat the wrapping, alternating colors each time.
- With Thread A: from right to left under the bâtonnet, then back over the spine.
- With Thread B: mirrored from left to right.
- This creates the characteristic diagonal pattern of the French headband.
- Tip: Don’t pull too tightly – the headband should be firm, but not constricted.
Further Anchoring
- Every third wrap, stitch again through the section to secure the band.
- Continue step by step across the width of the spine until you reach the opposite edge.
Finishing
- At the end of the spine, make two extra wraps for reinforcement.
- Knot the threads carefully at the back, and optionally secure with a drop of glue.
- Trim any excess threads and press gently with a bone folder.
Bottom Headband (Queue)
- Repeat all steps at the foot of the book block (bottom edge).
- Ensure the pattern is as symmetrical as possible compared to the head.
You’ll achieve a traditionally sewn headband that is both functional and visually impressive.
- With Bead: using a round core like hemp cord
- Solid Color: for simpler books
- Pattern Variations: diagonal or braided styles
| Dimensions | |
| Length (in m): | 30 |
|---|---|
| Size: | No. 40 = dtex 750 = 13,33 nm |
| Surface & Texture | |
| Surface: | glossy |
| Technical details | |
| Usage: | Make your own headband |
| Material | |
| Material: | 100 % silk |
| Other properties | |
| Category: | Sewing thread |
| Minimum order quantity: | as of 1 piece |
| Sales unit: | 5 rolls |
| Usage: | Make your own headband |
| Version: | triple-twisted |
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