Leather working projects

7 Scrap Leather Projects: If you've been following me recently, you've noticed that I like to make things out of leather. Consequently, I've accumulated a lot of scrap leather that I haven't had the heart to throw away and have wanted to use. However, scrap leather mini pr…

Crafting for men is not something that often comes to mind. However, us guys love to work on projects with our hands. Here are 10 leather crafts for men:

Medieval Leather Needle Case: Just like my last leather tutorial, you will not need any of the fancy leather equipment for this project. This Instructables is designed to be completely created by hand tools that you should already have! I've recently created a video for you gu…

Want to make a leather drink or beer can holder? Check out this FREE PDF template and build along video.

How to Prepare Leather for Sewing: In this instructable I'll cover the different ways you can prep your stitching line and punch holes in leather to sew it. I was completely befuddled by this process when I first starting leatherworking, but after a few months of trial and error I fe…

Note: Tanners trim the side and cut some of the fleshy leg pockets out, but some may remain. The dotted line indicates the area that may need to be trimmed, depending on the side. The Bend Thickest and firmest part of hide – at full thickness, it is 2-4 ounces thicker than rest of hide. Best used where minimum stretch,

Simple Leather Journal: My Notes Are Ugly! I know, I know, you've had this same problem too. You're ready for a night out on the town, you're dressed up, you look damn good, and then you look over at your journal. Disgusting. Why can't your journal be as classy as you? Don…

Perfect for soda cans or beer bottles! Keep your hands free at a cookout or on a hike while keeping your drink near at hand. #leatherwork #fathersdaygift #weddingpartygift #beginnerleather #nosew

Here's a quick overview of some of the most common uses for some of our more popular leathers. Use this as jumping off point when trying to decide what leather to use for your project! #leathercraft #diyleather #howtoleather #leathergoods #leatherearrings #leatherjewelry #customkicks

A thoughtful guide to buying leatherworking tools, some mistakes to avoid, and a comprehensive list of everything you need to get started. Leather working can be an intimidating hobby to step into, but this guide was put together to help you get started the right way.