A Bespoke product service

Books hand made exactly to your specification.

When you're searching for a thoughtful personalised gift and would like something specifically made for you.

Sometimes the right type of book can be hard to find in the correct size and colour, it also needs to be useful and unique to that one person! 


Let me help you, by designing and creating a book for you with those specifics in mind. Custom made books are thoughtful and practical gifts, they make a sentimental gesture to family and friends.


The best thing about having a bespoke book hand made to order, is that you know it is entirely unique! It will be tailored to your needs and your wishes. When given as a gift it will certainly make someone smile and appreciate your thoughtfulness. Investing in a bespoke book is cost effective as you will receive a product which is designed exactly to your requirements, no added extras which you wish weren't included!


Through my bespoke service I have custom designed and made books for various special occasions. The following are some examples;

A guestbook for a baby shower

A retirement/ leaving book for colleagues to sign

5 year diaries for individuals who would like to plan for the future

Company diaries with clear branding for their business

Day-to-view diaries, with a customised decorative cover

Wedding vows and dedication books

Wedding photo albums

Wedding guest books

Remembrance albums

Stamp albums

Art presentation albums

Sketchbooks


My products are made to be used on a daily basis and are designed to last. I use PH neutral acid free adhesives, acid free board and genuine bookbinding cloths and plant-based leathers upon all my books.

How to place an order

When initially contacting Bespoke Bindings please have in mind that orders take a minimum of 3 months to complete. This is to allow for design discussions with the customer and the handmade production of a bespoke item.


All creative ideas are initially explored and discussed with the customer via email. A quote is then provided with Postage and Packaging costs. This enables the customer to consider their requirements before placing an order.

Message me to create something truly unique for you

Previously completed Bespoke customer orders

Take a look for inspiration...

The image shows a large hand made album for photos. The album is covered in a cloth which is green and yellow florals in a vintage style pattern.
The image shows the first green page of the album turning and revealing white plain pages within the album.
The image shows the album opened on the table and parted in the centre so that the pages are spread equally.
The image shows a close up detail of the decorative album and how the pages are stacked and bound together using golden brass screw posts.
The image shows a very large album from the side with many black coloured pages bound together. The album is covered in a Liberty of London branded fabric which has peacock feathers in turquoise, burgundy and light blue on a white background.
The image shows a very large album from the side with many black coloured pages bound together. The front cover of the album is hinged back to reveal the first page and the black pages are seen to have black cloth joints for added strength when turning the pages.
The image shows the album opened halfway and laid flat onto the table. One of the pages can be seen with a child's drawing.
The image shows The first page of the album and gold lettering which reads Dear Lydia a collection of love from your friends and family 2024.
The image shows a small dark green leather book with the cover engraved with a personalised message that reads dedicated to Phillipa. The book has a light tan golden coloured page ribbon and yellow and red decorative traditional end bands at the top and tail of the book.
The image shows the book opened at a contents page. The paper is cream in colour
The image shows a vintage Sanderson floral fabric covered album. The decorative fabric is floral with red, pink, green, blue and mustard flowers on a cream background. The cord tying the album together is red.
The image shows the Sanderson fabric floral album opened to the first page. The pages are black and there are 3 photos laid loosely onto the first page. The photos are vintage and in black and white showing swimmers and a lady on horseback.
The image shows a bespoke custom handmade large leather Memory Book in maroon colour, with photo window.
The image shows a close up of the memory book with golden coloured brass screw posts.
The image shows a close up of the internal maroon coloured leather pocket on the front cover. It has been stitched to the album by hand using black linen twine. This is to hold the front cover photo.
The image shows the front cover of the album opened and the maroon leather album pocket is shown in detail where the photo can be inserted. The album has white pages and the first page can also be seen.
The image shows a portrait A4 sized custom made stamp book album. The covers are padded with a decorative vintage floral wallpaper. The flowers are light blue olive green and orange on a soft black background. There are stamps with images of cats on the table next to the album.
The image shows a close up of how the album is constructed and bound together using golden coloured brass screw posts. The spine of the stamp album is covered in purple cloth.
The image shows the album open on the first page. The pages are black with small plastic sleeves to add the stamps. Each page is covered in a translucent see through tissue sheet for protection of the stamps.
The image shows the tissue interleave turned to reveal the black page where 3 stamps with images of cats have been added to the sleeves on the pages to hold them in place.
The image shows a large A4 sized portrait red leather and cloth golf book. The book has a leather spine and leather corners. Two on the front and two on the back. The front and back sides of the covers are covered in red book cloth. There is gold embossed lettering on the cover which reads Hallamshire Golf club, underlined with a gold line. The second line reads Ladies Section and the third line reads Match Results two, in roman numerals. The book is laid on a white background.
The image shows a red leather hardback flat spine with gold lettering in capital letters which reads 'Match Book'. The book is laid on a white background.
The image shows a red leather book opened flat on a white background. The pages are light cream coloured and have faint grey lines for writing onto. The book is parted in the middle so the pages lays flat and there is a coloured fabric headband on the top of the pages which is red and yellow.
The image is a close up of a corner of the book. The grained texture of the leather can be seen and the weave of the red fabric book cloth is glued up to the edge of the leather. The neatly folded leather corners of the book can be seen. The book is laid on a white background.
The image shows a light Grey linen large album with padded covers. The album is bound with black cord and knotted to the front. There is a photo within a cut out section of the front cover which shows a couple getting married.

Wedding Album


A bespoke photo album made for a very proud mum who had collected extra photos of her daughter's wedding day. Mum requested an album with a photo on the cover to organise and display her photos. 
The image shows detail of the Grey linen wedding photo album from the side and white pages can be seen bound together.

The album was made using padded board and measured 10" x 11.5" with a black leather cord tie.
The image shows a bespoke landscape photo album covered in black book cloth with a vintage Suzi Quattro image from a magazine designed within a cut out on the front cover.

Bespoke 70's Glam Rock Photo Album 1 of 2


A large 10" x 11.5" photo album with bright red leather cord. Featuring a vintage magazine image of Suzy Quattro.

Designed for a lady who requested 2 glam rock 70's style albums to store her photos!
The image shows a bespoke landscape photo album covered in black book cloth with a vintage Freddie Mercury image from a magazine designed within a cut out on the front cover.

Bespoke 70's Glam Rock Photo Album 2 of 2


A large 10" x 11.5" photo album with a mustard colour leather cord. Featuring a vintage magazine image of Freddie Mercury. 

The second of 2 albums ordered by a glam rock fan!
The image shows a small landscape baby photo album with a lilac cotton cover which is padded. A cut out window has a photo of a baby on the front cover.
The image shows a light grey 100% leather landscape wedding guest book with roses painted by hand on to the front cover. The roses were painted by Holly of bespoke bindings and are in Light pink, dark pink and the leaves are in various greens.
The image shows 2 books on top of one another. One book is large and the one on top is smaller. Both are landscape and covered in a vintage psychedelic patterned wallpaper which is from the 1960's. The colours of the wallpaper are green pink purple and blue in circle patterns.
The image shows a page from a 'Noddy' children's book which has been made into a book cover on a light green textile book.