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The Classic Satchel

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Build a satchel that lasts. In this step-by-step course, Odin Clack shows how to create a classic, dependable bag—complete with tips for customization, clean construction, and long-term durability.

Practical Pockets for Chinks and Chaps

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Learn how to add both interior and exterior pockets to your chaps with this step-by-step course. You’ll cover planning essentials and construction techniques so your pockets are both functional and well-integrated into the final design.

Chap Making from Hide to Ride

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Learn how to make custom chaps or chinks for your clients. This beginner-friendly course covers leather selection, measuring clients, adjusting patterns, and step-by-step construction, including contrast details and classic fringe.

Keep It Together: Hardware Essentials

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Learn the essentials of leathercraft hardware! From setting rivets and snaps to assembling a two-directional zipper, this course covers buckles, snap hooks, and more—plus tips to make your hardware polished and cohesive.

Pro Laptop Bag

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Learn to make two variations of a leather laptop bag in this intermediate course with Aaron Heizer. One pairs with the overnight bag for a matching set, the other features a large front pocket. Great for graduation, back-to-school, or daily use.

Leather Bracer: Simple Techniques to Create that Wow Factor

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Build custom leather bracers that look advanced—even if you’re just starting out! Learn patterning, cutting, tooling, coloring, stitching, and assembly in this beginner-friendly course perfect for cosplay, ren fairs, and fantasy fans.

Drawing Floral Patterns for Leather Tooling

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Learn to draw basic floral tooling patterns with master tooler Gordon Andrus. This course covers flow, skeletal lines, orientation, belt pattern design, and circular layouts, giving you a deep understanding of floral design principles.

Ranch Roper Saddle

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Build a Ranch Roper Saddle from start to finish. This in-depth course covers everything from planning and design to tooling and assembly, so you can confidently craft a stunning, functional saddle under the guidance of a master saddlemaker.

Saddle Fit Fundamentals

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Learn the key principles of saddle fitting, from balancing the saddle to proper cinch placement. Gain practical knowledge to ensure your saddle supports your horse’s movement, comfort, and performance—whether for ranch work or competition.

Inlaid Swell Cover

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Award-winning saddle maker Trevor Alexander shares his expert methods for crafting an inlaid swell cover that not only fits perfectly but also creates a stunning finished look.

Browband Headstall

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Learn how to make a browband headstall and pick up dozens of tips and tricks along the way!

Bonuses: Little Black Book and Profit, Pricing, and Perseverance: The Ultimate Business Playbook

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The Little Black Book of Suppliers connects you to trusted leathercraft suppliers for premium materials. Plus, the Profits, Pricing & Perseverance Playbook gives you strategies to price, profit, and grow a thriving leathercraft business!

Live Event Replays

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Catch the recording of our monthly live events featuring instructors, suppliers, and industry experts. These live events are included in both the monthly and yearly subscription plans. Get the insider scoop and real-time answers to your questions!

Cobra NP4 Bell Skiver Overview

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Master the Cobra NP4 Bell Skiver. Learn the machine's anatomy, how to safely set it up, and expert techniques for sharpening to keep it running smoothly.

Tooling Chap Tops

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Chap tops are the perfect canvas for bold, eye-catching designs—and Ty Skiver is here to show you how to make yours stand out. In this course, he walks you through the process of tooling an intricate filigree and floral design.

Intermediate Braiding and Knots

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Love what you learned in the Introduction to Braiding and Knots? Continue learning with this next course. Apply what you learn to make a beautiful dog lead.

Craft Your Own Leather Pauldron

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Handmade Holiday: Scrap Leather Ornament

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Join Angie Shaw from Burns Boots to transform leather scraps into unique holiday decorations perfect for family fun and gifting. Unleash your creativity this festive season!

Drawing a Pattern and Tooling a Jockey

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Designing a tooled jockey that looks balanced and professional starts long before you pick up a swivel knife—it starts with a well-thought-out pattern. See this creation come to life from drawing to final tooling.

Class: Measure and Pattern Cowboy Boots

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Ready to offer custom boots to your clients? Learn what measurements to take and how to use those measurements to create a boot top pattern. Join Angie Shaw in this step-by-step class.

Welted Swell Cover

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Master the art of creating a welted swell cover with expert instruction and easy-to-follow steps. In this course, you'll learn how to ensure the leather fits the swell properly, plus get insider tips for achieving a clean, professional look.

Bucking Rolls

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Add both function and style to your saddle with custom bucking rolls! In this course, you'll learn how to craft and install bucking rolls with expert guidance. From selecting materials to shaping and attaching them, this course has it all!

Tooling a Swell (Pendleton Bronc Trophy Saddle)

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When it comes to tooling a saddle swell, every cut, bevel, and detail matters—and in this advanced course, master craftsman Ty Skiver takes you through his entire process, step by step.