What does 'saddle stitch' mean
Jul 18,2017 SESE
Saddle stitching refers to a standard book binding method in which folded sheets are grouped together one inside the other and then stapled through the fold line with wire staples. The staples pass through the folded crease from the outside and are settled between the centermost pages. Two staples are commonly used but larger books may require more staples along the spine.
By its nature, saddle stitching requires the book’s page count to be in multiples of four. Keep this in mind during your book layout to avoid any unplanned blank pages. The saddle stitching bindery operation occurs after the pages and cover have been printed, partially folded and settled together. After being joined by staples, the cover and pages of the book are folded tighter together. Some thicker saddle stitched books are trimmed along the edge opposite the spine to keep the pages uniform and neat in appearance. Saddle stitch is most commonly used in:
Programs
Wall calendars
Booklets
Newsletters
Pamphlets
Comic books
Thinner magazines
Catalogs
By its nature, saddle stitching requires the book’s page count to be in multiples of four. Keep this in mind during your book layout to avoid any unplanned blank pages. The saddle stitching bindery operation occurs after the pages and cover have been printed, partially folded and settled together. After being joined by staples, the cover and pages of the book are folded tighter together. Some thicker saddle stitched books are trimmed along the edge opposite the spine to keep the pages uniform and neat in appearance. Saddle stitch is most commonly used in:
Programs
Wall calendars
Booklets
Newsletters
Pamphlets
Comic books
Thinner magazines
Catalogs