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Free vintage pattern book: Le Cuir. Compositions Decoratives – author Jehan Raymond (published in 1908) pattern book has some wonderful and unique Art Nouveau designs for leather work - pocket cases and wallets, cigarette boxes, bindings, calendars, music portfolios etc. The descriptions are written in French. This is a PDF (240MB) on Google drive: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Lc95mJPz-dwGupVhW2XmYGis4D5fcvpz A few of us are fortunate enough to own a hard copy of this treasure, I searched for 2 years to find my mine (and paid dearly for it). Now, because of its age; it was added to Public Domain in 2016. *This book is very rare, some copies are preserved and archived in some museums - MET. I hope you find these awesome patterns and illustrations useful. Big thanks to Letter T for condensing the PDF, Nuttish, Chirsash, and Buttermutt07 for testing the link on multiple platforms. P.S. Source files are in the Library of Congress - National Archives site. Enjoy, Deb

Well they seem to be taboo these days and nobody wants to share them even IF they can be found. I'm looking for patterns for the pistol and rifle pouches and the percussion cap pouches. every link I find is outdated and no longer usable. I can't afford to buy a $200.00 book. Does anyone have a pattern that they can share?

what do you do if you don’t like what you just traced onto your leather? Can it be fixed? If so, how?

Hello everyone! Designed a new, small bag for documents, smartphones, keys. How practical and convenient it is - time will tell. Used leather 1.4-1.6 mm. Perhaps it was better to choose a skin that is thinner and softer, but dense skin holds its shape well and looks good. Punch pitch 4mm. YKK zippers # 3 One zipper can be used for side pockets, as an option for both. I want to congratulate everyone on the upcoming New Year holidays! Take care of yourself and your loved ones! All goodness and peace! telegram pattern video tuturial AK-bag_1.pdf

I collected a number of pattern sets over the years which, due to closing the business, I don't need any more. There is a list below with original retail costs. I would like to sell them all in one bunch, if I can, maybe to someone who is starting out, or who is teaching. They make a nice library. The pattern packs all contain multiple patterns or multiple sizes, as appropriate. I have used some, others I haven't, but they are all complete. The original costs total up to $144, but I would like to sell the whole lot for$45 including shipping in continental USA. That's just over four bucks a piece. Tandy Leather: Vest Pattern Pack #6001-00, $6.99 Men's Vest Pattern Pack #62666-00, $6.99 Rifle Case #6028-00, $6.99 Horse Tack Accessory #6025, $6.99 Will Ghormley Patterns Cowboy Cuffs, 12 patterns and tooling guide, $40.00 Law Dog Holster, Patterns to fit 25 popular pistols, with two tooling patterns, $40 Springfield Leather Company, Motorcycle Accessories Pattern and Instruction Pack, Saddle bags, roll bags, swing arm bags, tool bags, $23 Al Stohlman's book "How to Make Holsters" , Craftool #40, Complete instructions for every step from drawing to stitching and tooling. Very complete guide. $13 Cheers! Steve

Hi all, I am now uploading my patterns for free download in my Facebook group. Not all at once but there are some available already and there will be more, join the group and enjoy. https://www.facebook.com/groups/karlovadesign (be sure to answer the questions and agree to group rules, to make sure the admins let you in)

What is everyone using to make printable patterns? Programs or apps?

Hi Everyone, I am pretty new to this and still learning tricks of the trade, honestly the reason I got into it was all because I was searching for a pair of nice pair of soft sole moccasins and couldn’t find ones I like so, I decided I would make my own. My first attempt honestly did not go well I learned a lot about what not to do and things I can do differently second pair was made from pieces of suede I found at hobby lobby, I can’t count how many times I stitched ,unstitched ,modified my pattern and did it again, after about 2 weeks of working on them on and off I was finally done, and I’m pretty sure I work them consistently the entirety of the whole COVID lockdown, my next few pairs were for my girlfriend and at the time 2 children. After wearing them around for sometime people started to show some interest in them and I had a few requests for some custom designs ( side note, I don’t know about you guys but the moment you hand the finished product to the customer is absolutely terrifying, but seeing the reactions when they saw them and put them on was one of the coolest feelings I have ever felt, since then I haven’t had a lot of time but I managed to make a few other pairs I still need to post on to my Reddit which I will link my forum because I have no idea how to get pictures on here haha but any input or advice would be gratefully appreciated, thanks for reading! https://www.reddit.com/r/BessMoccasins/

Just wanted to let you guys know we're running a sale in our shop. Some of you are already our clients but we wanted to make sure you all get a chance to grab something you wanted at a cheaper price.

My grandfather worked for Tandy all throughout the 50’s and 60’s, and then went on to teach leather skills at Texas A&M university Kingsville. I have a few thousand patterns and craftaids from his years in the industry. That’s all.

"Russian LeatherCrafting" journal begins to make its english e-version! We begin subscription now! It will be 6 numbered issues and 1 special issue. Every 2 month and special issue in July. First issue will publish about Feb,14. We'll write announces of articles here. Cost of annual subscription - 12 USD or 11 Euro. If you interest to subscription e-mail me to scala@list.ru. I'll give a little form and payment properties. All annual issues will send to your e-mail after publishing. You can subscribe during whole year. This is our #1 cover of this year. We work 1 year. But our last issue are Russian only. In 2015 was published 4 numbered and 1 special (Weapon and Leather) issues. In the journal you'll find a wide range of article - about art history, interest leather events in a world, any How-to, patterns, the painting lessons, stories about any leather crafters. We publish photos of your products if you want to show them to other masters. In Russian-speaking world we have about 500 subscribers. If you interest russian 2015 journals too you can write me to scala@list.ru. Our #0 pilot issue is free. I'll glad to send it to your for sample. Journal published in 2 version. "Light" - has monitor resolution (72 dpi) for pictures and photo and size about 10 Mb. "Heavy" - has print resolution (300 dpi) for pics and photos, size about 50 Mb and it can't be printed. All pattern are vector and have same quality in both versions. My own English is not good, but translation will be make by professional translator We hope you'll get much interest things from our magazine! Chief Editor Eugene Solomin (Scala)

Tandy's Leathercraftlibrary page has a lot of mixed-up links for the various free doodle pages, pattern packs, ebooks, etc., that they offer. (When you click on the item you want to read, it gives the right description but when you click on the Read Now link, other patterns appear.) For those who can't go through each page to find the pattern they wanted, attached are two versions of the same file. Each file contains clickable links for all 999 of them. The one ending in .docx should work in Microsoft Word. The one ending in .rtf should open in Wordpad. In either file, click Ctrl-F to search for the name of the one you want, or go one by one and download. You should be able to just click on any of the items and have it open the webpage. Don't forget to save each one you want. This should not violate any rules or laws, as it's just a list of their own links. Enjoy! -JL leathercraftlibrary_links-210803.docx leathercraftlibrary_links-210803.rtf

Hi guys, ive been doing leather work for a number of years now and am wanting to take on my first saddle. I live in a country where there aren’t many teachers - or resources. So I was wondering if anyone could recommend where I could buy some patterns/templates? also any recommendations on tutorials etc would be greatly appreciated. I have been binge watching whatever I can find on YouTube for the last few months. again, any tips and advice appreciate!! thanks in advance.

I need help. I have a full side of pull up leather that I purchased over a year ago with the intention of making myself a weekend bag and matching dopp bag, and I can't get myself to cut into it. I have yet to find a pattern that I like, and I'd hate to start only to be disappointed. I've searched this website for ideas and the web for patterns but nothing. Has this ever happened to anyone? What did you do to overcome this fear? I really want to make one, but I don't want to have a butchered hide if I mess up. PS I also promised to make my wife a leather bag as a 3rd anniversary gift... a year ago as well. I have a pattern for that, just scared to start. <face smack>

Good day! I just wish to inform everyone interested in our work that our prices will be trimmed during the pandemic as a way to fraternize with everyone who can't leave home and would like to exercise their leather craft. Interest in patterns has increased during this period but I know everyone's economies are bleeding so we'd rather take this hit as one. Link to the store

Brand new to my store page is an acrylic template for a beautiful long wallet pattern. The template comes complete with the 6 individual pieces pictured, and will help you produce a beautiful, yet functional long wallet. Each template piece has been laser etched describing its function to help simplify order of operations. The template will help you produce a wallet that features:A slim 7.5" x 3.5"design when foldedA left panel that features 5 hidden card slots, and one standard pocketA right panel that includes a bill pocket, receipt pocket and two card pockets. Leatherworker.com users can get 15% off by using the promo coded “insta” at check out. Click the following link to be routed to my etsy page: Smithleatherco Etsy Happy Leather Crafting, Mark

I'm working on a pattern for billets for a rough out belts and have some questions. How do I determine the correct length of billets to balance the belt. Is there a ratio between the billet end and the buckle end.

Leather Crafter & Saddlers Journal magazines for sale. Only sold as complete sets, let me know which years you want and I will get back to you with USPS shipping costs. 2008 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2009 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2010 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2011 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2012 - SOLD 2013 - Only 5 issues, no pattern for Jul/Aug all other patterns attached, $20.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2014 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2015 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2016 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2017 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required 2018 - all 6 issues with patterns attached, $30.00 plus USPS shipping with signature required Thanks for looking.

There are two lots of Craftaids for sale. Please check both. I have for sale a selection of Tandy's Craftaids from the 80's many of which are no longer available. Only 2 or 3 have been used and these have only slight rub marks. All others are as NEW. Some of the paper illustrations have some creases and nicks but again the majority are good. They were kept in a document file so all the plastic sleeves have two hole punched. 1001,1002 don’t have a plastic sleeve. North America and Canada -The large are $9 USD each and the smaller are $6 USD each. Item No.2710 & 3207 have two craftaids in each - $15 USD each pack. Item no.6554 to 6557 Zodiac 6 craftaid set $35 USD. UK and rest of world. The large are £9.50 each and the smaller are £7 each. Item no. 2710 & 3207 are £16. Item no. 6554 to 6557 Zodiac 6 craftaid set £40. Carriage will be charged as per carriers invoice. The most economic carrier will be found and most include an insurance with option to increase cover. This option will be discussed with the buyer. Please pay through PayPal via friends and family. PM for further information. Thanks for reading and please CHECK my TWO LOTS OF CRAFTAID SALES. CHECK OUT MY MIDAS STAMP SALE. Any Questions ! A number of As New Books, Patterns and IVAN picture stamps will be up for Sale shortly.

There are two lots of Craftaids for sale. Please check both. I have for sale a selection of Tandy's Craftaids from the 80's many of which are no longer available. Only 2 or 3 have been used and these have only slight rub marks. All others are as NEW. Some of the paper illustrations have some creases and nicks but again the majority are good. They were kept in a document file so all the plastic sleeves have two hole punched. 1001,1002 don’t have a plastic sleeve. North America and Canada -The large are $9 USD each and the smaller are $6 USD each. Item No.2710 & 3207 have two craftaids in each - $15 USD each pack. Item no.6554 to 6557 Zodiac 6 craftaid set $35 USD. UK and rest of world. The large are £9.50 each and the smaller are £7 each. Item no. 2710 & 3207 are £16. Item no. 6554 to 6557 Zodiac 6 craftaid set £40. Carriage will be charged as per carriers invoice. The most economic carrier will be found and most include an insurance with option to increase cover. This option will be discussed with the buyer. Please pay through PayPal via friends and family. PM for further information. Thanks for reading and please CHECK my TWO LOTS OF CRAFTAID SALES. CHECK OUT MY MIDAS STAMP SALE. Any Questions ! A number of As New Books, Patterns and IVAN picture stamps will be up for Sale shortly.

I know this gets asked periodically, but I can't find anything here on old posts, so here goes: Does anyone know of an off-the-beaten-path mold gun supplier? I'm specifically looking for a S/W 60LS - it's the Lady Smith in .357 J-frame (2.125" barrel). If not, have you ever successfully cut down or left the holster short using a longer gun mold? I can't find her on : Duncans Knifekits (Blue Guns,Cook's, HolsterMolds, MultiMolds or QLH) Bunkhouse Tools Boise Foundry or Rings. Let me know if you can help! With any luck, someone else will find a new supplier of their own on the thread!

I was going through some very olf bookmarks on my pc from about 2001, and visited bighousedaddy site, for the first time in a gazillion years. The heading is the tag that "Bighousedaddy hasd went to be with THE MASTER craftsman" http://www.bighousedaddy.com/ Does anyone have any information on this stalwart of the business, I always liked his patterns and wondered if they were still available, and if so, where from and if they'd work on win10. Thanks Harry

I need to sell these together. I do not have time to sell separately. Tools from 1960"s-70"s Unable to do this trade anymore. Happy to send photos upon request. $500 plus Shipping $25 Tandy Craftool 1.docx F901 Vintage Craftool.docx Thank you for looking

I have purchased several PDF pattern just to see what happens. I find that many of them come in multiple parts that you are supposed to cut out, line up and glue onto a piece of cardboard. Most come without dimensions. Anyone have any suggestions for how to line up the patterns? Short of not purchasing these I was just wondering how folks make them work... There is always extra paper at the edge of the patterns or hash marks that just don't line up. Thoughts? Suggestions (besides just not buying them ever agin which I have thought of!! )? Thanks in advance

The Power Of Creative Therapy! I've always had a lot of hobbies but discovered leathercraft during a difficult time in my life. It was extremely therapeutic as well as rewarding and helped me focus on what I was doing creatively rather than on the problems around me. Over the years I've discovered a lot of people with a similar experience as mine. We all need a healthy outlet that does not involve looking at a screen or being preoccupied with likes on social media. One good friend and successful leather artisan once shared with me that prior to getting involved with leathercraft she was losing an ongoing battle with depression. She had been on medication and therapy for a while, but in spite was getting worse. Then one day someone introduced her to leathercrafting and suggested she give it a try. She immediately took to it and her condition began to rapidly improve. Within a short amount of time, she was off her meds and living a healthy and productive lifestyle. Since then she's made a career out of her craft and has received multiple awards and honors for her work and contributions. Healthy creative expression is not only a very important part of who we are, I believe it's also food for our souls. Its a beautiful way to share with others some of our finer qualities rather than some of the chaos we're fed through the media everyday. You can't always take a vacation from stress in your life, but you can find opportunities to rest and recharge through creativity. There are also many reasons why I love to work with leather besides the fact that I find it relaxing and therapeutic. So, I don't want you to think that it's just something I do to chill out, it's also extremely rewarding... It's provided me with incredible opportunities to develop my talents into a profession and work with some of the most talented craftsmen in the world. I love the strong sense of community that exists within the trade and the support that the community shares with one another. Leather is also perhaps one of the most versatile materials in the world and its craft is as ancient as civilization itself. Leathercraft is a skill that just about anyone can learn and put to use in their lives, given the opportunity. Thanks, Chris Free Tutorials, printable leathercraft patterns, and articles can be found on my website at, www.fischerworkshops.com My 1st workshop in Taiwan before starting the Fischer Workshops Youtube Channel