Valerie Michael—a founding member of the Association of Design Leatherworkers—has created the definitive guide to this popular and age-old craft. Oriented to the beginner, it thoroughly presents all the materials, tools, and key techniques in easy-to-follow photographs: finishing edges, paring and hand-stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps, and decorating surfaces. The well-chosen projects take into account developing skills, and range from belt and wallets to quilted items and bags. An invaluable reference work.
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“...Instructions are concise enough to offer craft enthusiasts of differing skill levels a range of projects to undertake."—Booklist.
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“Excellent and easy-to-understand introduction to classic leatherworking."—Library Journal.
