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Deco Cuir · France · Tutorials, guides, and downloadable patterns
English-language leathercraft tutorials, downloadable patterns, and practical guides to tools, hardware, sewing, tooling, dyeing, and finishing.
Topics: projects, patterns, hardware, dyeing
Fine Leatherworking · Written blog and studio journal
Written tutorials, studio experiments, machinery notes, restoration work, and practical guidance for making finely crafted leather goods.
Topics: fine leatherwork, hand sewing, machinery, studio practice
Hideout Craft · United Kingdom · Written workshop guides
Workshop-tested written guides to starter tools, leather selection, hand stitching, adhesives, edge finishing, and common beginner problems.
Topics: beginner instruction, hand stitching, edge finishing, adhesives
Identity Leathercraft · Leathercraft articles and maker stories
Articles about leathercraft tools, techniques, materials, surface decoration, projects, and the work of individual makers.
Topics: tools, pyrography, painting, materials
International Federation of Leather Guilds, Inc.
The International Federation of Leather Guilds website provides a directory of member guilds, federation membership information, and rules and entry materials for its leathercraft competition. Leatherworkers can use it to find local guild contacts and review competition divisions, categories, judging guidelines, and advancement levels. ([ifolg.com](https://www.ifolg.com/guilds?utm_source=openai))
Michael Magnus · Learning guides, directories, patterns, and classes
A structured learning and reference hub with beginner, intermediate, and advanced guides, terminology, community directories, patterns, and classes.
Topics: beginner instruction, skill development, terminology, community
A long-running leatherworking forum with discussions about tools, techniques, machinery, materials, and finished work.
Topics: community, technical reference, machinery
MAKESUPPLY · Free patterns and written project guides
A large collection of free printable leathercraft patterns, written project guides, and build references for wallets, bags, cases, and other goods.
Topics: patterns, projects, wallets, bags
Tandy Leather
Project instructions, patterns, material guidance, and introductory leathercraft articles published by Tandy Leather.
Topics: projects, patterns, beginner instruction
The Leather Crafter · Independent handbag and leatherworking blog
Long-form writing about handbag construction, leather quality, bag-making education, atelier methods, and commercial bag design.
Topics: handbags, construction, design analysis, education
COLOURLOCK · Online leather encyclopedia
An extensive reference to leather types, tanning, production, cutting, tooling, care, defects, and material terminology.
Topics: leather types, tanning, materials, terminology
The Leather Guy · Written project and technique guides
Step-by-step leathercraft projects and technique articles covering dyeing, painting, stamping, finishing, and approachable beginner work.
Topics: beginner projects, dyeing, painting, stamping
