Leather Crafting 101
Customizing the Bag
A course by Christina Roth , Leather Goods Artisan
About the video: Customizing the Bag
Overview
“Finally, I would like to introduce you to two methods to give your fanny pack a personal creative touch. On the one hand marquetry, in which individual pieces of leather are assembled into a motif, and on the other hand 3D shaping of leather.”
In this video lesson Christina Roth addresses the topic: Customizing the Bag, which is part of the Domestika online course: Leather Crafting 101. Learn to handcraft leather goods using saddle stitching techniques, from choosing the leather to sealing the edges.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'll guide you on adding a personal flair to your fanny pack. You can experiment with the hardware. such as selecting a zipper in a unique color. Alternatively. consider sewing your fanny pack in a contrasting hue. These simple changes can make your accessory truly stand out. I specifically want to introduce two techniques where you can unleash your creativity. We begin with a technique called marquetry. Here. you assemble individual leather pieces like a puzzle. I want to show you with a small example. namely a flower. This method is great if you want to upcycle leather or ...”
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Course summary for: Leather Crafting 101
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Craft, Fashion -
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Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Sewing

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.
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