Description
Book SynopsisLearn to make attractive leather articles with a professional look by mastering a handful of basic techniques. Using the many kinds of available leather, some leatherwork tools, and the 46 original designs and step-by-step instructions in this book, you can produce beautiful and functional handcrafted accessories, gifts, and items for your home.
Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements.................................................. 6 Introduction............................................................. 8 Tools and their uses ...............................................10 Leather................................................................... 14 Consumables.......................................................... 16 Techniques............................................................. 17 Stitches used to assemble leather items................23 Project preparation................................................28 Projects...................................................................29 Office paraphernalia..................................30 Outdoor....................................................44 Boxes and hold-alls ...................................51 Satchels.....................................................56 Jewellery..................................................69 Home décor...............................................74 Shoes & belts............................................86 Wallets & purses........................................95 Handbags................................................101 Small stitched items................................113 Easy stitch-free items..............................117 Templates............................................................. 124
