Leather Crafting 101

Leather Crafting 101

“We have come to the end of the course. I would like to thank you for your participation and hope not only to have given you an insight into leather craftsmanship, but also to have shared the passion for this craftsmanship with you. Now you have all the knowledge and materials needed to make a fanny pack entirely by hand using traditional saddle stitching. I encourage you to experiment and also try new techniques to further practice your skills and find your own style. If you still have to finish your project, I have briefly summarized important points that you should consider during the production process. But this advice is also useful for any other project, so read it carefully. Working precisely Take your time and work very carefully. Even if you want to see the results quickly, it's important to follow all the steps properly. So you will end up with a great product.

Test before If you are unsure about a task, try it on a test piece first. You should have internalized the sharpening on the leather of your fanny pack in particular. Glue the leather When gluing, get help in the form of a foil and only roll or hammer it down after you have pressed it firmly with your hand. Sew the leather Pay attention to the consistency of your seams. It can be helpful at the beginning to check each stitch for the right angle with a quick glance and, if necessary, to unpick a stitch before you finally notice it. The shoulder strap Test the length with a tape measure and the angle/slope of the shoulder strap with a paper blank first to check if they suit your comfort and body shape. You can, for example, attach your paper cut to the almost finished bag with clips. Make sure you draw a parallel line 0.7 cm from the edge so that the strap is really parallel in the pocket. If you change the angle, you can draw the new line with one stitch and cut the new edge from there + 0.7 cm to transfer it to the leather. I'm really looking forward to your creation! Upload your finished project to the forum by simply clicking on "Create your project". Don't forget to share your step-by-step pictures so we can see your making process. It would be great if you could also add a brief description of each step. If you have questions, want to share your ideas and get feedback, don't hesitate to write in the forum. There you can also exchange ideas with the other course participants at any time. I'll stop by as often as I can to answer your questions and give you tips. Have fun, see you! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“final project Thank you very much for participating in this course. It was really a great honor for me to accompany you in this process. In closing, I would like to give you a few things. Set up a place to work where it is very bright or where you can place at least 1 - 2 lamps. take enough time to consolidate the exercises of the first lesson, so that you are also familiar with the tool. I can understand that initially your motivation is very high and you want to see results fast. It's important though, the seemingly boring steps to be carried out cleanly, since everything builds on one an...”

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Course summary for: Leather Crafting 101

• Level: Beginner
• 97% positive reviews (74)
• 4631 students
• 4 units
• 18 lessons (4h 7m)
• 3 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Sewing