The making of bags and purses with leather is one of the oldest and most universal of its uses. This fascinating book is intended to offer a selection of simple and practical shapes, giving the fullest value to the beauty of the material itself rather than emphasising the decoration. A brilliant book full of helpful diagrams and illustrations, 'Leather Bags and Purses' is the ideal book for anyone looking to start or further a hobby in leathercrafting. Chapters included in this text are: 'Tools and their Uses', 'Thonging', 'Modelling Leather', 'Staining', 'Lining', 'Handsewing', 'How to Fix...