Professional Leather Craft Class: Constructions & Sewing

Understanding the Construction and Sewing of Leather Goods: Gussets, Features and Components (MODULE 4/4)

This is the forth module of a series designed to provide thorough, professional training in leatherworking, leather sewing, bag and accessory making.

Each module has been carefully designed to equip individuals with key skills for starting a career in this sector, broadening their industry knowledge, or embarking on their own journey with solid foundational skills.

Through this lesson, you will learn how to construct, sew, and finish some of the most challenging parts of leather goods making, such as straps, handles, zips, pockets, and more.

By working on various shapes and structures, you will gain insights into the technical aspects of leatherworking, including preparation, marking, cutting, gluing, reinforcing, skiving, and more.

At the end of the lesson, you will have experienced a wide range of techniques, worked with numerous tools, used leatherworking sewing machines, and produced samples to take home with you.

By the end of the lesson, you will have:

– Received an introduction to leather preparation, pattern placement, and leather marking

– Received an overview of leather cutting, gluing, reinforcing and skiving

– Learned how to sew and finish zips on leather

– Learned how to cut, assemble, and sew simple straps and handles

– Gained knowledge on incorporating two types of lining in your project

– Learned how to assemble and sew simple gussets

– Learned how to construct simple and zipped pockets

Included in the course:

You will receive useful paper handouts containing:

– A list of tools and materials used during the lesson(s), with descriptions and usage instructions

– A list of recommended suppliers for leather and fittings, both in London and online

– A glossary containing information about leather goods components

All materials are included, there are no additional costs