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ALSO AVAILABLE 6 | NEW THIS SEASON ISBN: 978-0-7643-6876-9 Size: 10” x 7 1/2” (254 x 191 mm) Pages: 216 Price: $29.99 USD, £26.99, 39.99 CAD Illustrations: 500+ color photos and illustrations Binding: softcover BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Leatherwork Crafting Leather Totes, Backpacks & Bags Detailed Patterns & Step-by-Step Instructions for 18 Projects By Yoko Ganaha (PIGPONG) Learn to create beautiful hand-stitched leather bags with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow patterns. Everything you need to know about crafting gorgeous leather bags in one place! Written for leather crafters of all levels, this book brings you 18 projects with detailed instructions for making shoulder bags, clutches, sling bags, tote bags, handbags, camera bags, backpacks, and more. Each project also includes patterns that you can photocopy and enlarge. You’ll also discover • leathercrafting tools and materials, including the various types of leather and the differences between tanning methods; • basic leatherworking techniques: cutting and transferring patterns, cutting leather, punching holes for stitching, burnishing, gluing, stitching, and finishing; and • advanced techniques: making and attaching straps and handles, attaching clasps, installing zippers, and adding pockets. This follow-up to Pigpong’s previous books, Leathercrafting DIY (see page 22) and Tanned Leather Hand-Made Bags (see page 23), takes leatherwork and creating spectacular bags to the next level. ISBN 978-0-7643-6876-9 LEATHER SEWING 978-0-7643-6499-0 112 pp. | 7” x 9” (178 x 229 mm) | hardcover $27.99 USD, £25.99, 38.99 CAD £27.99 GBP / $42.99 CAD LEATHERCRAFT 978-0-7643-6039-8 176 pp. | 9” x 9” (229 x 229 mm) | softcover $27.99 USD, £25.99, 38.99 CAD £27.99 GBP / $42.99 CAD Yoko Ganaha is an esteemed leather crafter and teacher from Japan and the author of several popular books on leathercraft and papercraft, including Tanned Leather Handmade Bags . Pigpong is her arts and craft production company based in Tokyo. AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2025 UK PUB DATE: APRIL 2025