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Sewing, Fashion & Textiles

Start with How to Make a Mystery Braid Leather Cuff Bracelet (16 min, Weaver Leather Supply), then 4 Easy Leather Remnant Projects (20 min, Weaver Leather Supply). All 406 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need leathercraft starter kit, vegetable-tanned leather, stitching chisels and a few more basics (about $120 of kit). The book to keep beside you: The Leatherworking Handbook by Valerie Michael.

What you'll need

• Leathercraft starter kit: Punches, needles, thread and edge tools.
• Vegetable-tanned leather: The leather for tooling and wallets.
• Stitching chisels: Even holes for saddle stitching.
• Cutting mat: Protects blades and tables.

Lessons

• How to Make a Mystery Braid Leather Cuff Bracelet | Easy DIY Leathercraft with Chuck Dorsett (16 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• 4 Easy Leather Remnant Projects (20 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• Getting Started in Leathercrafting (24 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• Jimmy DiResta Leather Tool Bag (14 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• A Simple Start to Leathercraft: Making a Pouch (28 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• Wet Formed Leather Sheath for a Box Knife (28 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Shop Apron (22 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Tote Bag (17 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• How to Line Leather Goods with Treasure Mallory (22 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Axe Sheath (29 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Gun Rig Pt. 1: Belt (46 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Rifle Scabbard (39 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Tool Roll (27 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Rustic Leather Cloak (35 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Wet Molded Leather Tool Sheath (30 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Stamped Scale Leather Arm Guard (32 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: Simple Mistakes to Avoid in Leathercraft (9 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• The Leather Element: Thread, Needles & Chisels (11 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Bund Style Leather Watchband (20 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Drawstring Pouch (16 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Western Leather Rifle Scabbard (44 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element | Making Patterns From Scratch (21 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• The Leather Element: Six Ways to Dye Leather (11 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Handmade Leather Quiver (34 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• How to Transfer an Image onto Leather (11 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Leather Cuff Bracelet with a Cross Hatch Design (25 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Pair of Leather Lace-up Leggings (28 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Simple Leather Scabbard (48 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• The Leather Element: Antique Finishes (16 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: Simple Ways to Add a Welt (18 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• The Leather Element: Wet Molding Leather (9 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Wet Molded Leather iPhone Holster with Jimmy DiResta (11 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Hand Made Leather Suspenders (17 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Handmade Leather Axe Handles: Part 1 Utility Use (22 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Holster Rig: Pt. 2 (27 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Pirate's Baldric (40 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Travel Wallet (27 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Simple Leather Dog Collar and Lead (19 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• Proper Moisture Content When Casing Your Leather with Joe Meling (20 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: All About Belts Part 1 (12 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: Confidence with Letter Stamps (10 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: Leather Glue Overview (13 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: Shop Tricks Part 4 (15 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: Spanish Basket Weave (16 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• The Leather Element: Tooling A Simple Celtic Knot (15 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• Four Feathers Tooled Leather Belt (31 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• How to Make 3 Easy Leather Wristlet Keychains | Easy Beginner DIY with Chuck Dorset (33 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• How to Make a Vintage Leather Book Tote (57 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• In-Depth Guide to Leather Antique (10 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Advanced)
• Leather Airbrushing Basics (13 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• Leather Saddlebag Shoulder Bags (51 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Leather Stamping Tools, Segment 1, Geometric Stamps (18 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Hand Stamped Leather Belt (33 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Handmade Leather Hat Band (32 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Biker Wallet (33 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Leather Knee Pouch (37 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Making a Mystery Braid Leather Belt (19 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Side-Sewn Leather Sword Scabbard (47 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)
• Spanish Basket Weave Leather Cuff for Beginners (29 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Beginner)
• The Leather Element: Antique Finish Comparison (11 min, Weaver Leather Supply, Intermediate)

Books on Leatherwork

1. The Leatherworking Handbook by Valerie Michael - View on Amazon