Books & Patterns

Learn how to make small leather cases for knives, cameras, calculators, flashlights and more. 120 pages.Note: If you select the 'Printed Copy' vers...

Al Stohlman's complete guide helps you with the proper selection, use, and care of tools. It contains usage and sharpening tips for knives, punches...

Learn to use a swivel knife, stamp, dye, finish, lace, hand-stitch, skive, gouge, set snaps and more. 30 pages. A great addition to your leathercra...

Features step-by step instructions for 15 lacing methods plus saddle stitch, buck stitch and hand stitch. 14 pages. Note: If you select the 'Print...

Shows 10 lacing and stitching techniques. Tips on splicing, hole punching and needle threading. 22 pages.Note: If you select the 'Printed Copy' ver...

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

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

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

Used by instructors as a student textbook. It contains basic leather carving instructions. 12 pages. Note: If you select the 'Printed Copy' version...

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...

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

Learn to make classic rucksacks, clutches, drawstring bags, totes, bucket bags, wallets, tablet sleeves, smartphone cases, backpacks, tassels, lugg...

This manual is an ideal introduction to leathercraft. Instructions for carving, lacing, dyeing and more. 58 pages.Note: If you select the 'Printed ...

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

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

Easy to understand step-by-step instructions show the use of basic figure carving tools to create animals, birds, flowers and scenery on leather. 1...

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 ...

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

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...

"Grab your leather working tools and get started making yourself some great new leather items you'll be proud to carry! Well-crafted leather piec...

Textbook of pattern making and holster construction for revolvers and automatics. Hundreds of photos and detailed step-by-step drawings, methods of...

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...

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

Learn how to use a leather burning tool with confidence? Legendary wood and leathercrafter Lora Susan Irish focuses solely on leather pyrography te...

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...

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

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

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

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

Over 130 photos and illustrations bring you step by step from raw skin to velvety soft buckskin and then show you how to create beautiful garments ...

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...

Leather is a strong and versatile material, and indispensable when you're working, hunting, or exploring outdoors. Hunter and outdoor professional ...

80 pages of Al Stohlman's imaginative and creative designs. The perfect book for beginners and experts alike. Includes patterns for 30 projects.Not...

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...