Leatherworks: Traditional Craft for Modern Living

Leatherworks: Traditional Craft for Modern Living

by Otis Ingram
Leatherworks: Traditional Craft for Modern Living

Leatherworks: Traditional Craft for Modern Living

by Otis Ingram

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Overview

The founder of Otzi London lays out the benefits and techniques of working with leather, including stitching, lacing, weaving, folding, riveting, and more.

Learn to make beautiful items from leather, from homeware to fashion accessories, in your own living room. From a woven bench or log basket, to bags, a sunglasses case or even an apron, this cool craft book teaches you how to make twenty simple yet stylish leather projects.

Master core craft skills that will allow you to produce elegant and durable pieces, such as hand-stitching, weaving, riveting and lacing. Learn all about working with this natural and sustainable material which has intrinsic value and gives unique character to each piece you create. Working with leather is a tidy, portable craft that requires little space and all of the tools and materials can be readily purchased—all you need is a small dining table! This book is the perfect introduction to working with leather.

“Demonstrates just how straightforward it can be to work with leather at home.” —House Beautiful

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781911127802
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Publication date: 07/27/2022
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 413,159
File size: 23 MB
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About the Author

Otis Ingrams is the founder of Otzi London, a leather design studio based in East London. Otzi was born out of Otis’s desire to design timeless, functional and durable leather items that people engage with on a daily basis. At its core is a belief in simple design that showcases honest and beautiful materials, creating usable objects with integrity.

Table of Contents

Why I work with leather 7

Types of leather 8

Getting started with tools 10

Working with templates 14

Stitching 18

Saddle stitch 20

Cross stitch 24

Belt 26

Wallet 32

Wastepaper bin 36

Magnetic notice board 42

Hanging mirror 46

Square bridle leather chair 52

Lacing and Weaving 58

Lace making 60

Basic weave 61

Straight lace 62

Cross lace 64

Apron 66

Log basket 72

Washbag (Dopp kit) 78

Woven bench 84

Tote backpack 92

Folding and Riveting 98

Hollow cap rivet 100

Solid copper rivet 101

Glasses case 102

Key cloche 106

Hanging strap shelves 112

Messenger bag 116

Panels and Forming 124

Wet forming 126

Wall clock 128

Tiled trolley 132

Table top 136

Lampshade 140

Acknowledgements and resources 144

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