Introduction to leatherworking

PDF tutorial guide: intro to leatherworking for beginners

Leatherworking can look intimidating, with its own tools and its own vocabulary. But with the right basic techniques and a bit of practice, it quickly becomes accessible. This beginner-friendly PDF tutorial guide, created by BizzArt Cosplay, teaches you how to add leather to your cosplay or LARP costume, whether it's medieval, Viking, or something completely different.

Leather sits somewhere between fabric and EVA foam, which makes it perfect for a whole bunch of projects. The guide walks you through the different types of leather and which thickness works best for what, then the tools and materials you really need to get started. That way, you don't empty your wallet on useless purchases before you've even cut your first piece.

Next, you'll learn the basic techniques, including hand-sewing leather, step by step. To put it all into practice, you'll make three simple projects: a belt, an accessory holder, and a skirt hike. The guide is available in French and English.

What you get:

• the PDF guide: Introduction to Leatherworking (in English + French)

This ebook includes:

• types of leather
• required materials and tools
• basic techniques
• and 3 small, simple projects to make:
  • a belt
  • an accessory holder
  • a skirt hike

This guide is for you if:

• you want to add leather elements to your costumes
• you'd like to learn how to hand-sew leather
• or you simply want to discover a new technique