Leatherworking Handbook

A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects

By: Valerie Michael

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Paperback | 1 March 2006 | Edition Number 1

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Valerie Michael—a founding member of the Association of Design Leatherworkers—has created the definitive guide to this popular and age-old craft. Oriented to the beginner, it thoroughly presents all the materials, tools, and key techniques in easy-to-follow photographs: finishing edges, paring and hand-stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps, and decorating surfaces. The well-chosen projects take into account developing skills, and range from belt and wallets to quilted items and bags. An invaluable reference work.

“...Instructions are concise enough to offer craft enthusiasts of differing skill levels a range of projects to undertake.”—Booklist.

“Excellent and easy-to-understand introduction to classic leatherworking.”—Library Journal.

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Acknowledgements	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7

What is Leather?	p. 10
Tanning
Cow hide
Skins
The Workshop	p. 14
Tools for leatherworking
Tool preparation and maintenance
Materials	p. 22
Threads
Dyes
Leather dressings and polishes
Adhesives
Linings
Reinforcements
Metal Fittings	p. 25
Buckles
Locks
Stud fastenings
Rings
Preparing metal fittings

Designing and Pattern Making	p. 28
The design brief
Cutting out
Dyeing and Finishing	p. 31
Dyeing
Finishing
Edge Finishing	p. 34
Cut-edge finishing
Turned-edge finishing
Bound-edge finishing
Piped seams
Paring or Skiving, Splitting and Channelling	p. 40
Paring or skiving
Splitting
Channelling
Gluing	p. 44
Hand Stitching	p. 46
Saddle stitch
Box stitch
Butt stitch
Back stitch
Gussets	p. 57
One-piece cut-edged gusset
Three-piece cut-edged gusset
U-shaped cut-edged gusset
U-shaped bound-edged gusset
Pockets	p. 60
Flat pockets
Gusseted pockets
Hanging pockets
Attaching Locks, Buckles and Studs	p. 62
Locks
Buckles
Studs
Straps and Handles	p. 68
Shoulder straps
Handles
Moulding and Surface Decoration	p. 72
Moulding
Surface Decoration

Beginners' Projects	p. 78
Hide belt
Purse
Mask
Intermediate Projects	p. 86
Wallet and passport holder
Folding-top bag
Small briefcase
Advanced Projects	p. 96
Box bag
Moulded shoulder bag
Quilted belt
Large shoulder bag
Glossary	p. 116
Suppliers	p. 117
Useful Addresses	p. 120
Courses	p. 121
Museums to Visit	p. 122
Further Reading	p. 123
Index	p. 125
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Leatherworking Handbook

A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects

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