Download the best leather patterns free printable templates and create beautiful cardholders, bags, wallets, cuffs and so much more.
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:
Here's how to cut four types of leather with the Cricut Explore and Maker, plus tips and tricks to make working with this tough material a little easier!
Leather Tote - DIY: In this Instructable you will learn how to transform a piece of leather into a modern, simple tote bag. It can be used to carry books, as a purse or for groceries or any other use you can think of. Because of how the bottom is sewn, it can stand upr…
Download the best leather patterns free printable templates and create beautiful cardholders, bags, wallets, cuffs and so much more.
If you love leather, you'll appreciate this hack on how to get FREE leather for DIY crafts and all of these great leather craft ideas to inspire you.
This beeswax leather conditioner recipe is easy to make and calls for only a few all natural ingredients. Rub it into your leather furniture, purse and shoes to make them shine and keep them in good condition for years to come!
Looking for some cool things to make with leather scraps? There's something cool here for everyone to craft!
Looking for easy leather craft ideas to sell? You've come to the right place. Here, you will find 15 best selling leather crafts that you can make and sell.
How to sew leather - tips and tricks for sewing leather successfully on a home sewing machine
DIY woven leather bed. Leather Headboard. How to build a woven leather bed frame. Beginner friendly and budget bed under $200. King bed
Looking for some cool things to make with leather scraps? There's something cool here for everyone to craft!
Documenting all the small leather goods and accessories I made from using the remnant/scrap leather. Beginner level leather crafting!
Looking for easy leather craft ideas to sell? You've come to the right place. Here, you will find 15 best selling leather crafts that you can make and sell.
It's so easy to make faux leather earrings with your Cricut machine. You will be hooked on making your own DIY jewelry. Get the easy to follow tutorial.
DIY woven leather bed. Leather Headboard. How to build a woven leather bed frame. Beginner friendly and budget bed under $200. King bed
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Try this 2 ingredient DIY leather cleaner. It is inexpensive and easy to make.
This simple all natural leather protector uses just a few ingredients to condition leather and protect it from the elements.
Finding printable leather handbag patterns can greatly simplify your DIY project..
DIY Handbag Ideas to upcycle your unwanted stuff! Includes links to How to Guides and Tutorials. From bags made from old books to bags made from old jeans.
Have leather furniture? You'll want to clean it the right way. Check out these easy tips on how to clean a leather sofa or couch at home.
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How to Make a Leather Journal: This was my first time to make such kind of leather journal, it took me some time to figure out the sewing, and I am happy with the result, hope you guys too.
Find a simple trick to smooth the backs and edges of your leather project in our blog, over at The Leather Guy!
Makers Gonna Learn
I really can't call this a Fabulous Free Pattern Friday piece as this was done by The Weekend Designer back in August of 2008. And since no pattern was published, it really doesn't fit in the Thrifty Thursday file either. But it's a great bag that is super easy to make, so in the event that you haven't seen this bag, I think you'll really enjoy making one for yourself. The suede bag was originally sold in the Sundance catalog, and like most things in the catalog, it was very nice, but fairly expensive. They came in a lovely selection of colors. I didn't have a piece of suede that was of a suitable weight, so I made mine out of a supple piece of leather. As long as I don't carry bricks in the bag, the lighter weight of leather should be fine. You can find all of the detailed instructions for this bag here. In the instructions for the bag, there is a graph for the pattern. Rather than make you count the tiny squares, I thought I would just draw it out for you. You can see that the bag is really nothing more than a few connected rectangles. The width across the bottom is 9" The side length is 11" The length of the handle is 9" And my apologies, I neglected to add that the width of the handle is 2 1/2" I did not draw out the bottom of the bag, but it is a simple 9" square. In order to achieve the curved edge on my handle, I used my curved ruler, but to be honest, you can easily draw the curve in by hand. In order to have the same exact curve on either side, I simply folded the pattern in half and then cut the handle out. If you have never sewn with leather or suede, I encourage you to give it a try. To be honest, I absolutely love sewing with leather. The leather comes as a skin and there will be imperfections. In the picture below you can see a hole in the lower left hand corner. So when choosing a skin, look carefully at the piece before purchasing it. If there was a large imperfection in the center, it would really limit the possibilities of what I could do with the skin. The instructions from the Weekend Designer says to cut the handle on the fold. This would not allow me to make the best use the leather, so I decided to just add a seam to the top of my handle. One of the nice things about leather is that is no grain, so you can turn your pieces in whatever way you like as you see below. I have marked my pieces on the wrong side of the leather. The bag has 4 sides, so since I didn't cut the handle on the fold, I will need to cut 4. I was able to get 3 sides out of 1 skin. Once all of the pieces have been cut, it's time to start sewing them together. Leather can be a little tricky especially since you can't pin it. The instructions say to use mounting tape. I have never used tape on any leather project. If you would like, you can use paper clips to hold the pieces together as you sew. You can also use a walking foot. But to be honest, I don't use either. Just take your time, be patient and practice a little with some of your scraps and I think you'll get the hang of sewing with leather. One thing to keep in mind is that you must use a leather needle. Please don't try to use a regular needle. The leather needle has a special point specifically for sewing leather. It makes all the difference in the world. Once you sew the seam, I used 1/4" seams on this bag, you can either glue down the seams with rubber cement, or you can top stitch them. I prefer to top stitch my seams. It must have been the angle at which I took the picture as my stitches look like they are on an angle, but they really aren't. Once the seams for the sides of the bag have been sewn, you'll then attach the bottom. Pay close attention to the fact that the seams of the bag do not match up to the corners of the bottom. The seams of the bag match the center of the bottom of the bag. It can be a little tricky, but you can top stitch the seams around the bottom of the bag. Just take your time. Since I didn't cut my handles on the fold, I simply over lapped the 2 ends and sewed them together. My finished bag. You can see that the bag is quite roomy. If you would like a hard bottom, you can always cut a piece of chip board, a thick cardboard, and place it in the bottom of the bag. I rather like the soft, easy feel of the bag. If you have never sewn with leather or suede, I urge you to give it a try. This is a great first time project. If you are a little concerned about spending the money for leather for a first time project, there are a lot of home dec fabrics that mimic leather, so that's a nice alternative. The Weekend Designer no longer writes at that address. You can find him at http://bagntell.wordpress.com/ The blog is full of wonderful information and projects. He also has a Craftsy class that teaches you how to work with leather and you can find it here.
Finding printable leather handbag patterns can greatly simplify your DIY project..
Learn how to tie a barrel sliding knot! A perfect adjustable knot for both bracelets and necklaces, this is a chunkier version of the simple sliding knot.
Get inspired to use different craft materials with these Cricut leather projects! Step by step on how to make a DIY leather journal plus other project ideas!
Clean your couch gently and naturally with this DIY leather cleaner. This easy solution cleans and conditions with essential oils and olive oil leaving your furniture looking refreshed and renewed!
Make your own leather wrap wallet with our FREE PDF PATTERN! A sleek and modern minimal front pocket wallet design. DOWNLOAD NOW!
Learn how to sew your own stylish leather purses with this great selection of leather bag patterns
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Does it surprise anybody else how dirty a couch gets? Cleaning your leather couch with dirty chemicals is not only bad for the couch, but you as well. Make the switch to this DIY leather cleaner and conditioner that is made with all natural ingredients. A clean cleaner! It takes less than a minute to make, which means that it is quicker to refill the bottle than to run to the store.
Go beyond the heat press vinyl with over 10 clever Cricut EasyPress projects you never knew you could make! Get ready to be inspired.
Did you know you can apply heat transfer vinyl to leather? This simple technique is a fun way to customize leather gifts like this DIY monogramed notebook.
DIY Fabric Whale Plush Free Sew Patterns - 3 Sizes
