While filming The Leather Element and project videos, Chuck has been jotting down tips and tricks that he runs into to make life a little bit easier, so today we’re sharing six of them! Chuck offers tips to keep your cutting surfaces from sliding around and how a simple clip can provide multiple uses in your shop. We hope this information is helpful to you!
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Making a Leather Shop Apron
Chuck Dorsett shows how to make a classic shop apron that can be customized to fit your needs. This apron is made from 3/4 oz. Pines Milled leather for a comfortable fit but if you’ll be using this for heavy-duty work we would suggest jumping up to a 5/6 oz. leather. This apron features a front chest pocket and two smaller pockets on each side for pencils, knives, etc. We hope this video inspires you to make your own apron!
For tools and materials used in the video visit:
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/leather-shop-apron
Making a Leather Drawstring Pouch
In this video, Chuck Dorsett makes a leather drawstring pouch. These drawstring pouches are easy projects that don’t require a lot of time or experience. The pouches are hand-stitched around the body and then a drawstring is attached at the top for the closure. The ideal leather to use for these pouches is a 3/4 oz. soft leather. We hope you have fun with this simple and easy project!
Tools and Materials List
The Leather Element: Using a Leather Stitch Groover
We’ve had several questions about the leather stitch groover, which is one of Chuck’s go-to tools so, in this video, we’ll show you some tips and tricks on this handy tool. This tool creates stitch lines as well as decorative cuts and edge lines.
The Leather Element: Cutting Clean Edges
In this weeks’ video, Chuck gives some helpful hints on how to cut a straight edge onto a hide and then cutting straight straps from there. Chuck also shows how to cut soft, thin leather without getting a “rippled” cut.
Materials used in this video:
4′ Straight Edge
Non-Slip Tape
Wooden Strap Cutter
Steel Square