Leather Crafting 101
A course by Christina Roth , Leather Goods Artisan
Learn to handcraft leather goods using saddle stitching techniques, from choosing the leather to sealing the edges
Leatherwork is one of the oldest crafts in the world and, thanks to Christina Roth, it is more alive than ever. In her workshop, she makes custom, made-to-order items and gives new life to old pieces, with the aim of enhancing the quality of the raw material and refining it with artisanal touches. In this online course, she teaches you everything you need to know about leather and its processing.
Discover the basic skills for cutting, gluing, and sewing leather, and learn how to create a pattern for your item, place buckles and zippers, sculpt volumes, and achieve perfectly smooth edges. These techniques allow you to create your own leather goods and modify, reuse, or repair others you already have, from belts and watch straps to home accessories, decorative objects, and handbags.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 9 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (75)
- 4,796 students
- 18 lessons (4h 7m)
- 9 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- German · Italian · Portuguese · Polish · French · Dutch · Turkish · English
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Hand-sew a zippered belt bag with an adjustable leather strap and leather lining using traditional saddlery techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to work with leather for the first time and those who already have some experience but want to improve their skills.
Requirements and materials
It is possible to take this course even if you have no previous knowledge of leather crafting.
However, you will need to strengthen your grasp of the concepts and skills explained in the introductory lessons before moving on to the final project.
As for materials, you will need a piece of leather suitable for the project, some general hand tools, and special leather crafting instruments that Christina shows you during the course.
Reviews
Christina Roth
A course by Christina Roth
Christina Roth is a leather goods manufacturer based in Salzburg, Austria. In her workshop, she makes leather products to order and also repairs and recycles old pieces. After setting foot in a saddlery workshop for the first time, she was fascinated by the sound of the old wooden floor and the smell of leather. Initially, she took up this art as a hobby, but later turned this passion into a profession and began traveling the world to learn from the best bag makers, including Tsuyoshi Yamashita in Japan.
By handcrafting with traditional saddlery stitching, she is keeping an ancient craft alive, and her factory is currently the only business in Austria that trains an apprentice in this profession. In addition to the recognition her work receives in the media, Christina is also an ambassador for this unusual profession and participates in several television programs, collaborates as a jury member in competitions, and gives lectures and workshops.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Inspirations
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U2
Basic Knowledge of Leathercraft
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The Leather
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The Tools
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Cutting and Sharpening Leather
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Gluing Leather
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Sewing Leather 1
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Sewing Leather 2
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Working on the Edges
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U3
Preparations for the Belt Bag
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Pattern and Dimensions
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Leather Selection and Cutting
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Gluing Parts and Clean Cut
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Making the Edges
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The Zipper
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U4
Assembling the Belt Bag
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Assembling the Bag Parts
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Making the Shoulder Strap
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
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Customizing the Bag
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FP
Final project
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Leather Crafting 101
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La traducción en español es un desastre, la lista de materiales es aún peor, no se entiende nada y encima algunos links están caidos y no se puede ni adivinar. De la clase y los contenidos no puedo opinar porque no se entiende ni la mitad, una pena que no se haya traducido correctamente.
Excellent cours, j'ai beaucoup appris ! Merci
Me encantó el curso, muy buena explicación e introducción al mundo de la marroquinería. Lo mejor que te dan los patrones y de esta manera puedes comparar el resultado. 100% recomendado.
il corso è stato molto utile per me ed ho iniziato a creare oggetti in cuoio, l'unico difetto è stato che la traduzione in italiano dei sottotitoli del video era fatta molto male e mi ha reso complicato capire alcune cose che dice l'insegnante
Hola soy Rosa López, he comprado cientos de cursos en Doméstica y esta es mi primera valoración de un curso. Es un curso excepcional, me ha encantado. Christina es una gran profesora y profesional y lo más importante es que es muy generosa, comparte sus conocimientos de forma honesta y se lo agradezco mucho. La única pega del curso es que la traducción al español no es muy buena, pero en general el curso es de 10!!!