It's no secret how I feel about leather on handbags and totes. I think leather tidbits add just the right amount of flavor to bags - you know...gives it some umph. One of my favorite things to do that adds so much character is to use lightweight leather (e.g., lambskin, goat skins, etc.) to trim pockets, make zipper overlays, make tassels, cover the raw edges of webbing strap ends, for zipper tabs, and the list goes on. There is nothing like nice leather accents! Here's th

These simple keychain card holders are not only practical, but they take only a small amount of leather and time to make. You know I...

If you have tried any of my patterns, you know I love rivets! There are numerous types of rivets that come in various finishes, shapes...

Another leather scrap buster and this one does not require sewing! You only need a small bit of hardware and a few minutes to make this...

The Mandy Card Holder is the fourth in the "adventurous beginner“ leather pattern series. This pattern was designed to help use up some...

The Brooke Mini will be the third pattern in the "adventurous beginner" leather pattern series. With this pattern, we will branch out to...

Have scraps of leather you would like to use for a fun and quick project? Do you want to try leather for the first time without...

The Pearl Passport Wallet is the second in our series of "adventurous beginner" full leather sewing patterns. This wallet was designed...

The Maria pattern is the first in a series of "adventurous beginner" full leather patterns. This pattern is great for those new to...

Generally, my patterns all include some sort of leather components - straps, handles, zipper overlays, pocket trim, etc. With so many leather options out there, it can be really tough figuring out what to order. I want to try to help by offering a bit of information about the types of leather I use for various purposes in my patterns. I hope this makes the task of choosing the correct leather a bit less of a headache! Straps and Handles: I personally prefer 7-8 oz. (or t

The original version of the Amber pattern was categorized as intermediate level because it was written specifically for using waxed canvas for the exterior top and leather on the exterior bottom. Of course, using only these materials meant the instructions did not include any notes for interfacing, and the construction was different than bags that are made primarily of all fabric. I have modified the pattern to be a bit more beginner friendly. With that, the bottom can now