Books & Patterns

Learn the art of creating elegant accessories from genuine leather with this inspiring guide. Handmade Leather Bags and Accessories shows how to ma...

With helpful instructions and illustrations for 21 projects, this book by Christina Anton demonstrates how to transform small leather pieces into c...

Provides a foundational overview of rough-out, silhouette, and inverted carving. Written by Al Stohlman. Specifications 48 pages

Authored by South African leather designer Geert Schuiling, this book explores basic to complex leather projects. With hundreds of detailed photos ...

Features four remarkable designs—the Classic, Downtowner, Mustang, and Rodeo—with detailed instructions for creating each.

Al Stohlman's complete guide helps you with the proper selection, use, and care of tools. It contains usage and sharpening tips for knives, punches...

Hundreds of hand drawn illustrations show proper techniques for buckstitching, punching the slits, preparing the lace, splicing and fixing broken l...

Over 130 photos and illustrations bring you step by step from raw skin to velvety soft buckskin and then show you how to create beautiful garments ...

By Al Stohlman. This book is devoted almost entirely to the step-by-step instructions of carving figures. In addition, it features an oakleaf noteb...

Make the most of one of today’s hottest jewelry trends with this book. Inside you will find 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories t...

Includes full-size cutting patterns for women’s fringed boots in sizes 5 to 12 and women’s scout moccasins in sizes 4 to 11. To convert to men’s mo...

Offers an explanation of essential lacing, stitching, splicing, hole punching, and needle threading techniques. Specifications 22 pages

Leather is a strong and versatile material, and indispensable when you're working, hunting, or exploring outdoors. Hunter and outdoor professional ...

This fundamental guide to coloring includes a breadth of information on cross-dyeing, shading, staining, and brushing techniques. Includes a helpfu...

Includes the full-size patterns and instructions needed to create two different saddle bags and horn bags.

For absolute beginners or passionate wood burners that are curious to work on a new medium, this book by pyrography teacher Michele Y. Parsons is a...

Written for beginners, groups, and classes, this book covers a range of subjects including the history of leather, leatherworking definitions, leat...

Includes 20 great patterns for billfolds and three alphabet patterns in sizes 1-1/2" (38 mm), 1-3/8" (3.4 cm) and 3/4" (1.9 cm) for personalizing y...

Bruce Grant's authoritative manual with easy to follow text and diagrams. Learn to braid buttons, belts, hatbands, quirts and more. Leather braidin...

With 30 unique projects for leatherworkers across all experience levels, this book features some imaginative, creative designs from leatherworker A...

Full-size patterns and instructions for rugged, knee-high lace-up boots. Compatible with shoe sizes 5 to 13 for men and 6 to 14 for women.

Well-made leather accessories add flair and finesse to any wardrobe. You can experience the luxury of custom leather belts, gloves, and clutches wi...

Using Al Stohlman’s methods, this book explains how to carve a variety of leaves, scrolls, acorns, and flowers. Written by Peter Main. As a special...

With patterns for batwing and shotgun, this pack makes it easier to create custom chaps for biking, ranching, or rodeos.