Books & Patterns

A great book for the beginning leathercrafter. The 30 pages include transferring patterns, basic stamping, basic carving, coloring, staining, dyein...

Learn how to make small leather cases for knives, cameras, calculators, flashlights and more. 120 pages.

Al Stohlman's complete guide helps you with the proper selection, use and care of tools. Contains usage and sharpening tips for knives, punches, ch...

Excerpts from the book: Though slower, hand sewing is superior to machine sewing. It is the best method of stitching two or more pieces of leather ...

Full size patterns with detailed instructions on breast collar, halters, bridles, martindales, hobbies, thermos case, bucking rolls tapaderos and s...

Step-by-step instructions for custom holster, shoulder holster, gun belts and pistol caddy.

Shows 10 lacing and stitching techniques. Tips on splicing, hole punching and needle threading. 22 pages.

This book of belt making contains detailed photos, illustrations, tracing and carving patterns, plus over 70 designs. 33 pages.

This book shows how to make 40 bags and miscellaneous goods with very simple, clear-cut instructions that even total beginners can follow. What mak...

Full size patterns and detailed instructions for two great styles of saddle bags and horn bags.

Reusable templates are the easiest way to transfer tooling patterns to leather projects

Used by instructors as a student textbook. Contains basic leather carving instructions. 12 pages.

This pack features full-size cutting patterns and instructions for two styles. Women's sizes 4-11, men make one size larger.

These beautifully detailed patterns offer lots of possibilities for your carved projects including wallets, belts, notebooks and albums. Use our Cr...

Learn to use a swivel knife, stamp, dye, finish, lace handstitch, skive, gouge, set snaps and more. 30 pages. A great addition to your leathercraft...

Full-size patterns for 25 holsters and 5 gun belts from F.O. Baird. Also, 30 how-to instructions including Spanish round lacing, alphabets and patt...

The Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making is the most complete set of instructions on saddle making ever published. Begun in 1988, this is the las...

Four fantastic designs! The Classic, Downtowner, Mustang, and Rodeo. Detailed instructions included.  

Make your own pair of chaps for ranch, rodeo or fun. 3 patterns to choose from. Instructions included.

Belt template is for 1 1/2 " belts. Reusable templates are the easiest way to transfer tooling patterns to leather projects.

This unique manual was created especially for beginners and intermediates. Shows tools and techniques for tooling leather. Learn to use swivel kniv...

Reusable templates are the easiest way to transfer tooling patterns to leather projects. For belts that are 1-1/4" (3,2cm), 1-1/2" (38 mm), and 1-3...

Bruce Grant's authoritative manual with easy to follow text and diagrams. Learn to braid buttons, belts, hatbands, quirts and more. Leather braidin...

Learn cross-dyeing, shading, staining & brushing techniques. Includes dye mixing charts. Al Stohlman's techniques will make coloring leather mu...