Books & Patterns

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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

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

The raised design imprints the pattern into damp leather. Included is a photocarve diagram showing the tools and techniques used for best results

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...

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

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...

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

Reusable templates are the easiest way to transfer tooling patterns to leather project. For 1-3/4 " belts.

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...

Leatherwork School guides you in your journey to master luxury European leatherwork design and construction including studio set-up, pattern making...

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

Features step-by step instructions for 15 lacing methods plus saddle stitch, buck stitch and hand stitch. 14 pages.

Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you've just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. Fr...

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

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

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

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...