Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases: 20+ Projects with Contemporary Style

by Yasue Tsuchihira

Overview

Grab your leather working tools and get started making yourself some great new leather items you'll be proud to carry!

Well-crafted leather pieces are always in vogue. And minimalist modern styles are easy to make following the step-by-step instructions and templates provided in Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases. From statement handbags to chic wallets, eyeglass cases, portfolios, and more, this book includes projects even a novice leather worker can make but that look so high-end people will be astonished if you tell them you made it yourself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811768337
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	08/21/2019
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Yasue Tsuchihira began crafting with leather at the age of 13. She studied design at Kuwasawa Design School and thereafter began her career as an apparel designer. In 2011 Yasue founded the leather accessories brand and studio .URUKUST. Her simple elegant designs are made with leather that is locally sourced and tanned.

She is an adjunct instructor at Joshibi University of Art and Design, and also teaches leather craft workshops and classes. To learn more visit www.urukust.com.

Table of Contents

Card Cases A, B & C 2

Tablet Sleeve & Pen Caddy 4

Coin Purse A & Card Case D 6

Eyeglass Case 8

Tassel Clutch & Zippered Pouches A & B 10

Long Wallet 12

Bifold Wallet & Coin Purse B 14

Travel Pouches A & B 16

Pencil Pouches A & B 18

Shoulder Bag 20

Tool Box 22

Tool Pouches A, B & C 23

Minimalist Bucket Bag 24

The Everyday Tote 25

Before You Begin 26

Leather 27

Tools & Materials 28

Basic Techniques 30

Installing Metal Hardware 52

Project Instructions 58

Technique Index 138