The leatherworking handbook : a practical illustrated sourcebook of techniques and projects / Valerie Michael.
By: Michael, Valerie
Publisher: Octopus : London, 2006Description: 128 p. col. ill. 26 p001: 15268ISBN: 9781844034741Subject(s): Fashion | Fashion design | Clothing | Clothing design | Clothes | Accessories | LeatherworkDDC classification: 745.531
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| 745.53 SCH How to sew leather suede fur | 745.531 COV Tanning chemistry : the science of leather / | 745.531 GRA Leather braiding / | 745.531 MIC The leatherworking handbook : a practical illustrated sourcebook of techniques and projects / | 745.531 WES Leatherwork : a manual of techniques / | 745.54 AND Original creations with paper mache | 745.54 ANG Paper into sculpture |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
At last! A leather working book for amateurs by a top professional.
Valerie Michael guides the leatherworker through techniques and projects, showcasing the very best of her knowledge and experience.
After a thorough presentation of each of the key techniques - such as finishing edges, paring and hand stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps and decorating surfaces - there are ten projects, suitable for developing levels of skill, from belts and wallets to quilted work and three different types of leather bag.
Not only is this book an ideal introduction to a centuries-old craft, but its comprehensive treatment of materials, tools and techniques makes it an invaluable work of reference.
signed by author
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Acknowledgements (p. 6)
- Introduction (p. 7)
- Part 1
- 1 What is Leather? (p. 10)
- Tanning
- Cow hide
- Skins
- 2 The Workshop (p. 14)
- Tools for leatherworking
- Tool preparation and maintenance
- 3 Materials (p. 22)
- Threads
- Dyes
- Leather dressings and polishes
- Adhesives
- Linings
- Reinforcements
- 4 Metal Fittings (p. 25)
- Buckles
- Locks
- Stud fastenings
- Rings
- Preparing metal fittings
- Part 2
- 5 Designing and Pattern Making (p. 28)
- The design brief
- Cutting out
- 6 Dyeing and Finishing (p. 31)
- Dyeing
- Finishing
- 7 Edge Finishing (p. 34)
- Cut-edge finishing
- Turned-edge finishing
- Bound-edge finishing
- Piped seams
- 8 Paring or Skiving, Splitting and Channelling (p. 40)
- Paring or skiving
- Splitting
- Channelling
- 9 Gluing (p. 44)
- 10 Hand Stitching (p. 46)
- Saddle stitch
- Box stitch
- Butt stitch
- Back stitch
- 11 Gussets (p. 57)
- One-piece cut-edged gusset
- Three-piece cut-edged gusset
- U-shaped cut-edged gusset
- U-shaped bound-edged gusset
- 12 Pockets (p. 60)
- Flat pockets
- Gusseted pockets
- Hanging pockets
- 13 Attaching Locks, Buckles and Studs (p. 62)
- Locks
- Buckles
- Studs
- 14 Straps and Handles (p. 68)
- Shoulder straps
- Handles
- 15 Moulding and Surface Decoration (p. 72)
- Moulding
- Surface Decoration
- Part 3
- 16 Beginners' Projects (p. 78)
- Hide belt
- Purse
- Mask
- 17 Intermediate Projects (p. 86)
- Wallet and passport holder
- Folding-top bag
- Small briefcase
- 18 Advanced Projects (p. 96)
- Box bag
- Moulded shoulder bag
- Quilted belt
- Large shoulder bag
- Glossary (p. 116)
- Suppliers (p. 117)
- Useful Addresses (p. 120)
- Courses (p. 121)
- Museums to Visit (p. 122)
- Further Reading (p. 123)
- Index (p. 125)
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