Jane Austen BookBinding Class—Online Virtual Webinar, Sep 3

Virtual Live Webinar with Kit on Sep 3, 2026 @ 3:00 pm MST

Celebrate 250 Years of Jane Austen Through the Art of Bookbinding

Join us for a one-of-a-kind literary and creative journey as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen by binding beautifully handcrafted editions of her timeless novels.

In this live online webinar series, participants may choose which Austen novel they would like to bind, allowing you to build your personal Austen library at your own pace. Each webinar combines historic bookbinding techniques, elegant materials, literary appreciation, and a welcoming community of fellow Austen enthusiasts and makers.

Throughout the series, we will use the elegant French Link Stitch, a historic sewing structure known for its strength, flexibility, and beautiful decorative spine pattern. Participants will create cloth-bound hardcover editions using stunning fabrics from the Riley Blake Designs Jane Austen fabric collection, offering a wide variety of patterns inspired by Regency-era aesthetics and Austen’s literary world.

Each class includes live instruction, hands-on demonstrations, downloadable resources, and a complete supply kit shipped directly to your door before the webinar.

Participating Novels Include:

• Sense and Sensibility
• Pride and Prejudice
• Mansfield Park
• Emma
• Northanger Abbey
• Persuasion

What You’ll Learn:

• The history and structure of the French Link Stitch binding method
• How to sew and construct a durable hardcover binding
• Techniques for working with decorative fabric bookcloth
• How to case in and finish a complete cloth-bound novel
• Best practices for creating books designed to last for generations
• Tips for personalizing and building a cohesive Austen collection

What’s Included:

• A complete supply kit shipped directly to your door
• Printed text block of your selected Austen novel
• Book boards, binding materials, thread, and specialty supplies
• Your choice of fabric from the Riley Blake Jane Austen collection
• A live online webinar with guided step-by-step instruction
• Downloadable written instructions and reference materials
• Access to a recording of the webinar after the event
• Optional follow-up email support for questions and troubleshooting

Tools Not Included in the Kit:

• 12” ruler
• Scissors
• X-Acto knife
• Bone folder
• Pencil or white colored pencil
• Self-healing mat (optional)
• Sewing weight (optional)

Series Pricing Option:
Celebrate Austen’s entire literary legacy by pre-purchasing all six books in the series.

• Save $280 when purchasing the complete series package
• Not eligible for additional coupon discounts
• Multiple webinar dates  will be offered throughout the year to help accommodate schedules

Who It’s For:
This webinar series is perfect for:

• Jane Austen readers and collectors
• Beginning and experienced bookbinders
• Fabric and textile enthusiasts
• Literary fans looking for a meaningful creative experience
• Anyone interested in creating a handcrafted heirloom library

No prior bookbinding experience is required. The webinar instruction and supply kit provide everything needed to complete your project successfully.

Join us online as we stitch, sew, and bind our way through Austen’s beloved works—creating beautiful handmade editions worthy of any library shelf.

Shipping & Processing Time
Please allow approximately 8–12 business days for your supply kit to arrive before your webinar. All materials are carefully prepared and packed by hand to ensure quality. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation and tracking number as soon as your kit is on its way.