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Crafting Leather Totes, Backpacks & Bags: Detailed Patterns & Step-By-Step Instructions for 18 Projects

by Yoko Ganaha (Pigpong)

A practical pattern book for leather bags

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A practical pattern book for leather bags

Yoko Ganaha’s guide combines 18 bag projects with an introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used in leatherwork. The projects range from clutches and shoulder bags to totes, camera bags, and backpacks, with patterns supplied for photocopying and enlargement. Instruction moves from foundational tasks—such as cutting, punching, stitching, and finishing—to bag-specific details including straps, handles, clasps, zippers, and pockets. The breadth of project types makes the book both a source of patterns and a structured reference for the skills involved in constructing leather bags.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Leatherworkers seeking a range of bag patterns, from clutches to backpacks.
  • Beginners looking for instruction in basic leatherworking techniques and materials.
  • Experienced crafters interested in practicing details such as zippers, pockets, and handles.

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LeathercraftBag-making patternsTools and materialsLeatherworking techniques

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Book overview

Everything you need to know about crafting gorgeous leather bags in one place! Written for leather crafters of all levels, this book brings you 18 projects with detailed instructions for making shoulder bags, clutches, sling bags, tote bags, handbags, camera bags, backpacks, and more. Each project also includes patterns that you can photocopy and enlarge.

You'll also discover
- leathercrafting tools and materials, including the various types of leather and the differences between tanning methods;
- basic leatherworking techniques: cutting and transferring patterns, cutting leather, punching holes for stitching, burnishing, gluing, stitching, and finishing; and
- advanced techniques: making and attaching straps and handles, attaching clasps, installing zippers, and adding pockets.

This follow-up to Pigpong's previous books, Leathercrafting DIY and Tanned Leather Hand-Made Bags, takes leatherwork and creating spectacular bags to the next level.
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