Welcome to this course on Crafting Stitchless Leather Bags
Recommended leather in a nutshell
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Introduction on techniques and tools
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Introduction on hardware
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Fancy learning more about how to choose leather so you are informed about exactly what you are looking for?
These videos walk you through the main steps in prepping your leather for all the Stitchless Bag styles — cutting, marking, punching and beyond — along with the essential and optional tools you'll need for each one. These steps are exactly the same across all the styles. Once your leather's cut and ready to go, head over to the build video for whichever bag you're making.
Each video is short and to the point — the key information, no waffle. Already confident with a certain tool or technique? Skip straight past it. These are here for you to dip in and out of, not sit through start to finish.
Preparation step 1 - Get your paper patterns ready
Prepare the paper patterns
How to cut out and prepare your paper patterns.
Preparation step 2 - Cut your leather
DEMO - how to cut out your leather pieces
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DEMO - how to cut your straps and weaving pieces
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Essential tool - a cutting tool
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Essential tool - a cutting mat
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Essential tool - a metal ruler
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Optional tool - a strap cutter
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Preparation step 3 - Mark the pattern markings on your leather
DEMO - Mark the pattern placements with your awl
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Essential tool - a round awl
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Preparation step 4 - Punch out the slots and rivet holes
DEMO - how to punch out the slots and holes in your leather bag pieces
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DEMO - how to punch holes and slots in your straps and weaving pieces
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Essential tool - a hole punch
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Essential tool - a striking tool
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Optional tool - a punch board
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Optional tool - a strap end punch
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Preparation step 5 - how to connect 2 pieces of leather
DEMO - how to fix a rivet with rivet setting tools
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DEMO - how to fix a screw in Chicago screw
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Essential hardware - hammer-in or screw-in rivets
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Build step 6 - choose which bag style you're making
Now Build your Bucket Bag
Watch this video once you have cut out and prepped all your leather pieces.
Now Build your Mini Bag
Watch this video once you have cut out and prepped all your leather pieces.