| Hand Stitched Leather Satchel
On this one day workshop you will make a hand stitched leather satchel with a choice of two different sizes.
- 25cms wide, 18cms high and 8cms deep
- 22.5cms wide, 16cms high and 6.5cms deep
Skills you will learn:
- Cutting out leather
- Hand Saddle Stitching
- Constructing a 3 dimensional bag
- Cutting and making a strap
- Riveting
- Finish edges (burnishing)
- Attaching a buckle
The course will begin with an introduction to basic leather skills (or refreshing your memory of them) by firstly learning and practising how to hand stitch leather. You will learn about marking out, how to choose appropriate leather, hand saddle stitching and edge finishing.
Following this, everyone will proceed to make one unlined leather satchel.
You will work from prepared patterns and you can choose from a range of leathers to have your own bespoke colour combinations. By making small alterations such as changing stitch colour, choosing the buckles etc. your finished bag will be unique to you.
This workshop is suitable for beginners or for those with some experience.
All materials to make one leather satchel are provided by your tutor. This cost is included in your course fee.
A light lunch will be provided.
| Date |
Tuesday 8th October 2024 |
| Tutor |
Sarah Williams |
| Time |
9.45am – 4.30pm |
| Ref |
3526 |
| Fees |
£145 |
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