Making a 2 signature pamphlet book

Single signature that won’t closeSometimes a single signature sewn book has too many pages or is too thick and won’t close properly. This post demonstrates a simple trick to make a 2 signature book with the same amount of sewing as a one signature book. There are instructions for making a single signature or section book here.
Two signatures for the book


First, fold your two signatures, A and B.

Turn B inside out


Reverse the fold in B by turning it inside out. Then put signature A inside B.

Put A inside B
Punch holes and sew



Open the book, punch holes and sew as if it was a one signature pamphlet.

All done with the sewing


Here it is all sewn…

turn B to back


Fold the front pages of signature B toward the back of the book.

View of the spine


Here’s what the spine should look like…

You’re done


Bone down the book and you’re done!