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Leather Craft: The Beginner's Guide to Handcrafting Contemporary Bags, Jewelry, Home Decor & More - Paperback | Diverse Reads

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A classic craft reinvented for the modern maker!


Love the luxe look of leather but intimidated by what seems like expensive materials, complex designs, and difficult techniques? Think again! Skilled artisan Amy Glatfelter teaches how to make fifteen gorgeous projects in leather using small cuts of material, easy techniques, and inexpensive tools. From buttery-soft clutches and totes to leather-wrapped planters and stylish jewelry, makers will learn to create a variety of updated classics that get better over time. Perfect for absolute beginners, this book starts with an overview of leather and the tools needed, step-by-step instructions, and ten essential leather crafting techniques.


  • The ultimate beginner's guide for an accessible and modern approach to leather craft!

  • Step-by-step lessons for the ten essential leather crafting techniques, including how to cut and stitch leather, punch holes, set snaps and rivets and more

  • Create a variety of home décor, jewelry, and personal accessory projects; each project includes detailed instructions, reference photographs, and a pattern

ISBN-13: 9781644032640

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: C & T Publishing

Publication Date: 06-25-2022

Pages: 128

Product Dimensions: 7.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)

Amy Glatfelter is a life long creative who specializes in making heirloom quality leather goods from her 100 year old farmhouse and design studio based in Central Pennsylvania. @arrowleathergoodsusa

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

About the Author 9

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Beginner's Tool Kit 12

Leather 14

Safety 15

Chapter 2 Essential Skills

#1 Cutting a Straight Line 18

#2 Cutting a Curved Line 19

#3 Punching a Hole 20

#4 Setting a Rivet 22

#5 Setting a Snap 24

#6 Setting a Button Stud 26

#7 Using a Wing Divider 28

#8 Using a Four-Hole Punch 29

#9 How to Cross-Stitch 31

#10 How to Saddle Stitch 34

Chapter 3 The Projects

Artist Roll 38

Beaded Ring 44

Bookmark 48

Bow Clutch 52

Card Holder 58

Coffee Cozy 62

Cord Keeper 66

Fringe Necklace 70

Plant Holder 74

Tassel Accessory Set 78

Terracotta Pot Wrap 84

Triangle Wallet 88

Trinket Tray 92

Vase Wrap 96

Wall Pocket 100

Wrap Bracelet 104

Wristlet 108

Appendix:

Patterns 116