LeathercraftCatalog2025

3 NEW THIS SEASON ISBN 978-0-7643-6876-9 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6876-9 $29.99 US | £26.99 | 39.99 CAD PB | 216 pp. | 10" x 7 1/2" (254 x 191 mm) 500+ color photos and illustrations CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Leatherwork CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Sewing CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General 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 and Tanned Leather Hand- Made Bags , takes leatherwork and creating spectacular bags to the next level. AVAILABLE: FEBRUARY 2025 AVAILABLE UK: APRIL 2025 Yoko Ganaha is an esteemed leather crafter and teacher from Japan and the author of several popular books on leather craft and paper craft, including Tanned Leather Hand-Made Bags . Pigpong is her arts and craft production company based in Tokyo.