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Bookbinding I: Introduction to Softcover BindingCourse code: 25MBB100IB This five week in person workshop takes place at CBA on Tuesdays, June 17th to July 15th, from 6: 00PM to 9: 00PM ET. Tuesday, June 17th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, June 24th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, July 1st, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, July 8th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, July 15th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 3rd at 11: 59 pm. About the Workshop: While the art of
Course code: 25MBB100IB
This five week in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Tuesdays, June 17th to July 15th, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM ET.
- Tuesday, June 17th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, June 24th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, July 1st, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, July 8th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, July 15th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 3rd at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
While the art of bookbinding may seem daunting at first, there are some basic book structures that make entering the world of book arts fun and accessible. In this introductory class you will learn the basic use of bookbinding tools and materials, along with simple bookbinding structures that utilize softcovers. Students will learn about non-adhesive structures, bindings for single sheets, and other bindings that can be made with little specialized equipment. Accordions, pamphlets, drum leaf books, and a variety of softcover bindings will be taught during the course. This class is ideal for those who wish to learn simple forms for presenting work, or for building fundamental knowledge on bookbinding.Required Materials:
- Pencil and paper for taking notes
- Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get stained or dirty (CBA will provide aprons, but the ink used on press can stain)
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If you already own the following please bring them. If not, CBA will have some for purchase or to borrow.
- Bone folder
- Awl
- Snap off blade knife
About the Instructor
Elizabeth Castaldo is a New York based artist, printmaker, and bookbinder. Working with collage, drawing, and printmaking she creates multi-layered and visually abundant works on paper and artist’s books that explore nature, the divine feminine and interconnectivity. She was a 2024 art-in-ed workspace resident at Women’s Studio Workshop and has completed residencies at Proyecto ‘Ace in Buenos Aires Argentina, Arquetopia in Oaxaca Mexico, the Center for Book Arts, NYC and Printmaker’s Open Forum, Oxford PA. In 2023, her work was included in an illustrated edition of The Awakening by Kate Chopin published by Kasini House and Kolaj. Her work has been exhibited internationally including with Proyecto ‘Ace, Saint-Paul de Mausole at Saint-Rémy, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empty Set Gallery, Zuckerman Museum of Art, Center for Book Arts, Saint Joseph’s College, and Landing Contemporary. She teaches printmaking and book arts at Parsons School of Design and the Center for Book Arts. Castaldo received her MFA from SCAD Atlanta where she was a Dean’s Fellow in Printmaking and her BFA from the School of Visual Arts. Her work is held in many private and institutional collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Public Library, SCAD, The University of Alberta, Carnegie Mellon University, Yale University and others. Email: [email protected]All images courtesy of the instructor.
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★★★★★ 4
Great Suit, Fits Good and Very Comfy
Color: Navy, Size: 44, Color: Navy, Size: 44
I bought the MOGU Suit 2 piece slim fit suit kinda last minute for an event, and honestly I was suprised by how good it came out. The quality is better than I expected for the price. The fabric feels smooth and not cheap or itchy.
The fit was pretty good overall. The jacket sits nice on the shoulders and the sleeves lenght was just a little bit longer than I like, but not a big deal. The pants fit slim but not tight, so I could move around without feeling uncomfortable. I think the sizing is mostly true, but if you're between sizes go up one.
The stitching was actually clean and neat. I checked the seams because I’ve had suits before where threads be sticking out everywhere, but this one was solid. No loose ends, no weird cuts.
Comfort wise, it’s suprisinly good. I wore it for hours and it didn’t feel heavy or rough. The one-button blazer gives it a nice modern look too.
Overall, good buy for the money. Not a high-end designer suit, but for the price range it’s really good and looks way more expensive than it is. I’d definetly order again.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Nice suit
Color: White, Size: 32
Nice suit, too small for my teenager
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable
Color: Black, Size: 30
My son love the fits and colors. Great quality and the very little stretchiness. No wrinkles at all . Feel very comfortable
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Just basted together
Color: Orange, Size: 30, Color: Orange, Size: 30
At first, I was super excited and thought it was a fantastic deal. I bought this suit for a work event, and got it a few days early. I tried it on, everything fit well, I loved the fabric, nothing was tight at all but neither was it loose.
Then, I wear it to work. I even took a picture before heading off to work, where everything was still perfectly out together and no issues were visible. And then I sit down at work to eat my breakfast, and notice that stitching RIGHT OVER MY CROTCH had come loose and made a hole. Not popped, the stitching was not broken or anything, but just unraveled. Nothing was tight, and sitting down and walking felt normal so I know I didn’t strain the fabric at all. The stitches were just loose, and the thread was all over the place.
Luckily I don’t think anyone saw, I was able to keep my legs crossed or cover the problem area strategically with my water jug or bag. But my house is an hour’s drive away from my work, so I couldn’t just go back and change. I had to borrow a stapler and STAPLE THE HOLE SHUT. Yes, lesson learned, I bought several emergency sewing kits that I will stuff in everything I carry with me everywhere in case something like this happens again, but still. It was BRAND NEW.
Not only that, but as I was in the restroom stapling my new suit pants back together, I found the issue. The crotch area was just basted together, no backstitch or proper finishing at all. And it continues down the leg, I had to be careful not to bend my legs too much or those seams would also unravel. They already loosened a little bit and risked showing my skin underneath just by walking.
I managed to play it off and keep my body posed in such a way that it was unnoticeable, especially with help of the staples, but still! Super embarrassing, especially since I’m in a large training class right now and everyone found out just because I had to ask everyone if they had a sewing kit on them. I was so ready to chock this up as a win, too. Good thing I postponed my review.
Sloppy sewing all around really, once I took a moment after getting home to look closer. Some areas are sewn well and finished properly, but others are still only basted shut or the end of the thread wasn’t anchored at all. I’m going to spend a lot of time re-doing the stitches, because I’m too stubborn to send the piece back and I know how to sew better than whatever machine made this anyway so I don’t wanna waste the fabric. Such a disappointment.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
★★★★★ 5
I can’t believe the quality for the money
Color: Hot Pink, Size: 38
I am a suit designer for a better priced menswear brand. I bought this suit for a “day-glo” party, so the expectation was going to be one wearing to a party. I wasn’t expecting much for the money, but the color filled the bill. When I received it, I couldn’t believe how great the construction and quality were. The jacket is fully lined, contrast interior piping, interior double welt pockets on both sides, and the fit was really exceptional. The pant had fully taped interior seams, pick stitched curtained waistband, split back seam (so you can easily gave it altered if you need), interior front closure button and tab, hook and eye and exterior button. Note: no one mentioned this, but the waistband is discretely adjustable like a rental tux, so enables fit for a wider range of sizes. The jacket runs true to size, but the pants have some flexibility and are easily altered, so buy your jacket size… that would be harder to alter.
The only gripe is the buttons are super cheap looking, and white colored (surprised they weren’t dyed to match, given the rest of the quality).. I’ll be changing them out.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023