Books & Patterns

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...

Shows and explains figure and western floral carving (including lots of animals). Features over 60 patterns for billfolds, belts and more. 48 pages.

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

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

Western and traditional styles in adult sizes small, medium and large. Child's traditional style in small, medium, large and x-large. Pattern can b...

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...

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

Patterns and instructions for three styles of leather saddlebags, a sissy bar bag and a tool pouch.

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.

Learn how to recreate authentic Indian handcrafts such as moccasins, lacings, purse nets, wigwams, snakeskin belts and so much more with this amazi...

This manual is an ideal introduction to leathercraft. Instructions for carving, lacing, dyeing and more. 58 pages.

Illustrates carving, fabrication, structural assembly and more. 160 pages.

Patterns and instructions to create classic bags and accessories with a modern flair. 172 pages.

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...

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

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

Leather Crafting Starter Book is the perfect introduction to leather working for complete beginners. Anyone who wants to learn this traditional cra...

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

Learn to carve realistic-looking scenery including grass, rocks, trees, mountains, clouds, smoke, fire, water and more. Explains perspective and co...

As a special bonus, this book includes photos of original pencil drawings and images of some of Al and Ann's finest work never published in their b...

Over 100 beautiful color photographs of how-to's and finished works. If you are looking to "get a handle" on what Sheridan style is all about, this...

How to make custom belts, gloves and clutches. 80 pages.

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

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

Full-size leather vest patterns. Makes sizes S, M and L. Sizing for this pattern runs small so take measurements of the pattern to make sure it fit...

A must have for any leather carver. Al Stohlman explains in text and carved examples how to do everything from eyelashes to raindrops. Hundreds of ...

By Al Stohlman. Actual tracing patterns for figures and landscapes in #61950-00 Pictorial Carving Finesse and #61951-00 Figure Carving Finesse.

By Al Stohlman. This book is devoted almost entirely to the step-by-step instructions of carving figures. In addition, it features an oakleaf noteb...

By Christina Anton. Turn small pieces of leather into colorful geometric earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Simple instructions are illustrated to ...

Patterns for a Bow Case, Arm Guard, Finger Guard, Back Quiver, Large Back Quiver, Belt Quiver, Small Belt Quiver and Broadhead Hunting Quiver. Inst...

This book by the whipmaker of the "Indiana Jones" movies is geared toward beginners but also makes a great addition to any experienced braider's li...

Loaded with how-to's and easy instructions on braiding and lacing belts, bracelets and earrings --- over 40 projects in all! 28 pages.

"All you need are strips of leather or suede and a few simple materials and you'll be weaving gorgeous purses, pouches, bags, and wallets. No prior...