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The leatherworking handbook : a practical illustrated sourcebook of techniques and projects / Valerie Michael.

Summary:

Useful for the leatherworker, this book presents key techniques - such as finishing edges, paring & hand stitching, attaching studs & straps, decorating surfaces, and more. It also contains ten projects that are suitable for developing levels of skill, from belts & wallets to quilted work, & three different types of leather bag.

Record details

ISBN: 1844034747
ISBN: 9781844034741
Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Publisher: London : Cassell Illustrated, 2006, ©1993.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally published in the U.K. in 1993 by Cassell.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 123) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is leather? -- The workshop -- Materials -- Metal fittings -- Designing and pattern making -- Dyeing and finishing -- Edge finishing -- Paring or skiving, splitting and channelling -- Gluing -- Hand stitching -- Gussets -- Pockets -- Attaching locks, buckles, and studs -- Straps and handles -- Moulding and surface decoration -- Beginners' projects -- Intermediate projects -- Advanced projects.