This fascinating text comprises a thoroughly comprehensive handbook for
the leatherworker. Complete with a plethora of detailed illustrations
and helpful photographs, this guide is perfect for the beginner whilst
also being of immense value as a reference book for the seasoned
professional. A text that will appeal to anyone with an interest in
leatherworking, this antique text is well deserving of a place in any
collection of leathercrafting literature. Chapters contained herein
include: 'Leather and Tools'; 'Making Paper Patterns and Cutting Out
Leathers'; 'Thonging, Sewing and Skiving'; 'Lining and Introducing
Gussets'; 'Fastening, Handles, and Pockets'; 'Tooling'; 'Modelling';
'Staining, Pressing, and Renovation of Leather'... and more. We are
proud to republish this text now complete with a new introduction to the
topic.