Making a Leather Tote Bag

In this video, we will be making a simple leather tote bag featuring a front pocket and an inside pocket. The tote bag is made from Redrock leather in the Smokey Gray color and it is entirely hand-stitched using Ritza Tiger Thread. The main body of the bag is 18” wide x 32” long, so it has plenty...

Intermediate - 17 min - Sewing, Fashion & Textiles - Weaver Leather Supply

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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.

Books

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

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