Learn to make high-quality leather goods including belts, cuffs, purses and more in record time, in this enjoyable hands-on class.

Katherine Pogson, author of Complete Leatherwork, introduces a range of construction, decoration and finishing techniques for leather fashion accessories and other products. In this enjoyable hands-on class, you will experiment with a variety of different approaches and apply them to designs of your own – including bags, belts, purses, and other leather accessories.

Day one focuses on classic leatherwork and saddlery techniques: you will learn to cut, colour, stamp and polish hide, master the art of saddle-stitching, and practice fixing buckles, studs and eyelets. You will make your own individually designed belts, cuffs, boxes or other objects from firm leather, and discover how to mould leather for 3D effects.

Day two explores the softer world of fashion leather, nappa and suede. Practise vital techniques for machine-sewing leather including straight and curved seams, experiment with foiling, appliqué and other methods of surface decoration. You will design and make your own purse, small bag or other soft leather item, using a combination of these techniques.

Materials to the value of £30.00, and a full information pack on suppliers and technical tips are included in the price of this course.

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