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Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases: 20+ Projects with Contemporary Style Kindle Edition

by Yasue Tsuchihira (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 229 ratings
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Grab your leather working tools and get started making yourself some great new leather items you'll be proud to carry!

Well-crafted leather pieces are always in vogue. And minimalist modern styles are easy to make following the step-by-step instructions and templates provided in Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases. From statement handbags to chic wallets, eyeglass cases, portfolios, and more, this book includes projects even a novice leather worker can make but that look so high-end people will be astonished if you tell them you made it yourself.
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  4. Publisher
    Stackpole Books
  5. Publication date
    August 21, 2019
  6. File size
    11079 KB
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About the Author

Yasue Tsuchihira began crafting with leather at the age of 13. She studied design at Kuwasawa Design School and thereafter began her career as an apparel designer. In 2011 Yasue founded the leather accessories brand and studio .URUKUST. Her simple elegant designs are made with leather that is locally sourced and tanned.

She is an adjunct instructor at Joshibi University of Art and Design, and also teaches leather craft workshops and classes. To learn more visit www.urukust.com.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07X6S7YCK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stackpole Books; Illustrated edition (August 21, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 21, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11079 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 145 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0811738310
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 229 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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David Doyle
5.0 out of 5 stars more then enough
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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This book is a very useful tool for my new hobby. The patterns at the back of the book are full size and I can copy them very quickly and easily. Plus the separate sections allow me to first see what the project should look like and then the instructions allow me to see if I can accomplish the project and finally the patterns allow me to start the project.
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Fredrick C.
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
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The book is well written and organized.
As an artist I admire the minimalistic contemporary timeless designs. The author, Yasue has done an excellent job creating something that is relatively easy to produce with a little guidance from the book. It's almost difficult to explain how well these projects are designed. They are functional, proportionally, and ergonomically correct. If you were to change one single angle it would destroy the design. The hardware and tools used to produce a professional project are minimal making these projects good for for the novice to the experienced. From an artistic standpoint producing a minimalistic design isn't as easy as it appears. It may be a simple project however it's a simple project that should be done perfectly and I think Yasue Tsuchihira has nailed it.
If you like the authors designs this is a great book.
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Susan B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Project templates
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019
How do you access the templates if I purchase the Kindle edition?
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Ellipse_75
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
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This is a great book with efficient and effective instructions and illustrations. The projects are fairly simple but interesting. The full size plans in the back are great and not difficult to transfer to vellum or tracing sheets to transfer the pattern. Buy this book I don't think you will be disappointed!
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OneTwoPoopInMyShoe
3.0 out of 5 stars The patterns are nearly useless
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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The text is fine, the pictures are fine, but the patterns…one of the main selling points of this book is that it comes with patterns. The publisher decided to be cheap, they printed the patterns on a MUCH lighter weight stock AND DOUBLE SIDED THE PRINTING. If you want to use a pattern, either you have to figure out how to photocopy a massive sheet of paper or lose the patterns on the obverse.
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Jazz
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020
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I bought this book because I am interested in making leather projects and wanted to get a feel for the process before investing in tools. The book is beautifully done with clear color photographs and artistically modern project designs. It was inspiring to learn that the attractive projects appear to be within reach of someone without previous leather working experience. I now have a good sense of the process and tools that are required, and I look forward to working through the projects in the book. The patterns that are included in the back of the book are a nice bonus.
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Jeff Bloch
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book for Leather Crafting
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
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Great book and super useful while learning leather craftsmanship. Comes with pictures a d templates which is a huge help. Absolutely recommend to those learning to work with leather
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Teresa Ingram
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as Expected
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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Awesome Modern Simple bags Cant wait to make them. There's purses alot of wallets and change purses and even a leather tool box. Exactly what i wanted..
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Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't teach much
Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2021
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I find better instruction on Youtube.
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Nomado Store
5.0 out of 5 stars 20 great projects, well described and with clear technical instructions. Excellent book.
Reviewed in France on September 9, 2021
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I happen to know the author personally through her official brand, Urukust. I was amazed to discover this book. Tsuchihira-san is an extremely talented design and craftsman, she shares some fantastic designs in this book and gives simple easy to follow instructions on how to actually make them. Japanese designers and craftsmen don't often share their designs and techniques, having access to this book is a privilege - don't miss it while it is still available!
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garry kemp
5.0 out of 5 stars First class
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2021
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Brilliant book haven't made anything yet but will very soon
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Sophie cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2020
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Great book. I’ve made two of the items and very pleased with instructions as I am a complete novice.
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PDLondon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2019
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Excellent book with clear instructions about making leather items you would actually want to make and use. Can't believe how good value it is.
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