LeatherWorks
Traditional Craft for Modern Living
1st Edition
Published on 19. October 2017
200 pages
978-1-911127-80-2 (ISBN)
Description
Learn to make stylish and 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 20 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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
File size
22,66 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-911127-80-2 (9781911127802)
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Persons
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.
Content
- Intro
- Why I work with leather
- Types of leather
- Getting started with tools
- Working with templates
- STITCHING
- Saddle stitch
- Cross stitch
- Belt
- Wallet
- Wastepaper bin
- Magnetic notice board
- Hanging mirror
- Square bridle leather chair
- LACING AND WEAVING
- Lace making
- Basic weave
- Straight lace
- Cross lace
- Apron
- Log basket
- Washbag (Dopp kit)
- Woven bench
- Tote backpack
- FOLDING AND RIVETING
- Hollow cap rivet
- Solid copper rivet
- Glasses case
- Key cloche
- Hanging strap shelves
- Messenger bag
- PANELS AND FORMING
- Wet forming
- Wall clock
- Tiled trolley
- Table top
- Lampshade
- Acknowledgements and resources
