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The Luxe Gator Tote
CourseCreate a stunning Luxe Gator Tote with Noa Greenspan. Learn exotic hide layout, pattern adjustments, rolled handles, folded edges, hand stitching, and adding bag feet in this detail-rich course for advancing leatherworkers.
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Handcrafted Watchbands
CourseBuild two handcrafted leather watchbands with Aaron Heizer. This beginner-to-intermediate project covers material selection, patterning, and clean hand stitching, a focused build that sharpens fundamentals while creating a refined, everyday piece.
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Choose the Right Leather Machine
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn how to choose the right leather machines for your work. This course breaks down sewing machines, skivers, splitters, and burnishers so you can avoid costly mistakes and build a shop that actually fits what you make.
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Learn to Draw Floral Patterns for Tooling
CourseLearn to draw floral tooling patterns with Tim Alden. This beginner-friendly course breaks down flowers, leaves, scrolls, and layout, then shows how to combine them into real designs for rectangular, circular, and irregular spaces.
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From Paper to Pixel: Creating Digital Patterns
CourseTurn your handmade patterns into clean, usable digital files. In From Paper to Pixel, Derek Dowsett teaches how to prep, photograph, vectorize, and print patterns so you can preserve your unique work.
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Quick and Easy Pocket Knife Sheath
CourseCreate a quick and easy pocket knife sheath in this beginner-friendly class. Practice core skills like cutting, stitching, edging, and burnishing, with plenty of room to customize your design through tooling, stamping, or dye work.
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Class: Flawless Antiquing
CourseMaster Trevor Alexander’s proven, step-by-step antiquing method. Learn how to prep, resist, apply antique paste, avoid streaks, and achieve clean contrast and consistent color every time. A quick, practical workshop you’ll return to again and again.
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Spur Straps
CourseLearn to make three styles of spur straps in this beginner-friendly course. Practice edging, burnishing, hand sewing, hardware setting, and, if you choose, basket stamping. A practical project that builds essential skills you’ll use in leathercraft.
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Advanced Bookbinding for BEGINNERS
CourseLearn the art of bookbinding with Aaron Heizer. This beginner-friendly course teaches how to assemble and stitch signatures, and create both flexible and sturdy covers — giving you the skills to craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind leather journals.
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Simple Mini Pad
CourseCraft a Simple Mini Pad with Aaron Heizer. This quick, beginner-friendly project creates a sleek folio to hold a notepad while practicing essential leatherworking skills. A great way to build confidence and enjoy a useful finished piece.
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The Cozy Can Coozie
CourseLearn how to make a leather can coozie while practicing core skills like hand stitching, edging, and burnishing. This beginner-friendly project is easy to customize and results in a practical, everyday item you’ll actually use.
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Rugged Hatchet Case
CourseCreate a rugged, retro leather case for your axe in this step-by-step course with George Cubic. Learn patterning, building a stacked leather stop, and finishing techniques to ensure your axe stays secure while achieving a unique outdoors-ready look.
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No-Guesswork Belt Sizing
CourseTake the guesswork out of custom belt orders. In this quick course, you’ll learn how to create a reusable sizing belt that ensures every client’s belt fits perfectly—no more relying on pant sizes or worn-out favorites.
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Swivel Sheath for a Fixed Blade
CourseLearn how to build a custom swivel sheath for a fixed blade knife. This project covers both standard and camlock welts, pattern creation, and plenty of tips. The unique swivel feature lets you draw your blade at different angles for ease and comfort.
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Foldover Sheath for the Buck 110
CourseLearn how to craft a foldover-style pouch sheath for the Buck 110 knife in this step-by-step course with George Cubic. Explore pattern-making, tool use, camo dyeing, and tips for developing your own leathercrafting style.
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The Faux Wood Box
CourseLearn how to create a faux wood effect on leather and assemble a custom leather box step-by-step. This beginner-friendly class teaches techniques you can apply to many projects for a realistic woodgrain finish.
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Roll With It: Leather Tool Roll
CourseThis course is a beginner-friendly project where you’ll create a custom leather roll to safely store your swivel knife, stamps, and other tooling tools. Quick to make, portable, and practical—this project keeps your tools protected and organized.
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The Leather Water Bottle Holder
CourseLearn to create a custom leather water bottle holder with Sheryl Katzke. This beginner-friendly project covers pattern-making for any bottle, saddle stitching, and ways to add your own creative flair.
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The Daily Swivel: Build Muscle Memory & Confidence
CourseBuild muscle memory and confidence with Sarah Garvey’s daily swivel knife routine. Learn how to create a simple, intentional warm-up for drawing and cutting that sharpens skills, boosts precision, and fuels creativity every day.
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Crafting a Leather Vase
CourseJoin Sheryl Katzke to create a stunning leather vase in this beginner-friendly course. Learn wet molding, adding textured effects, and painting your piece for a beautiful, one-of-a-kind project.
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Dyed & True Color Techniques
CourseDiscover fun, beginner-friendly ways to add color to your leather projects! Learn quick and creative techniques like shaving cream and food coloring, tie-dye effects, and even Kool-Aid for vibrant, one-of-a-kind results.
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Creating Bag Prototypes: The Details
CourseTake your bag designs further in this follow-up to Sarah Garvey’s first course. Learn how to refine flap placement, choose and test hardware, and dial in the strap. Then watch her apply it all to real prototypes and a brand-new bag design.
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Fearless Pattern Making
CourseLearn how to design bag patterns with confidence—no fancy software needed! Odin Clack walks you through his hands-on mockup method, helping you sketch, cut, and refine your ideas into workable patterns using simple tools and a fearless mindset.
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Rivets Done Right
CourseLearn to set solid copper and brass rivets with confidence! Odin Clack walks you through tools, tips, and techniques for clean, secure, and professional results. A quick but essential skill for bag, belt, or saddle makers.