Welcome to Part 2 of our Leather Fundamentals Series! This video is packed with insider tips to help you avoid mistakes and become a leather-cutting expert. You’ll learn best practices for measuring and cutting leather using a variety of tools. Plus, follow along with Corbin as he cuts out the panels for our tote bag and wallet projects when you download the FREE pattern PDFs! Watch now to get started.
Wave Wallet PDF: https://directus.sailrite.com/assets/0eb1a4a7-62db-42c9-9a5f-e66a69809c59
Leather Tote PDF: https://directus.sailrite.com/assets/2717d810-c01d-499d-ab4d-5abcf474a737
►Materials and Tools Used:
One Stop Leathercraft Resource: https://www.sailrite.com/leathercrafting?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Cutting Tools: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/tools/manual-cutting-tools/knives?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Cutting Mats: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/tools/work-surfaces?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Sailrite Strap Cutter: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Leather-Strap-Cutter?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Sailrite Strap Cutter Blades: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Leather-Strap-Cutter-Blades-5-pack?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Scratch Awl: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Scratch-Awl?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Rotary Cutter: https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-Rotary-Cutter-60mm?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Leather Scissors: https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-8-Leather-Scissors-Right-Handed?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Sharpening Tools: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/tools/maintenance/tool-sharpeners?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Sailrite Clear Acrylic Ruler: https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Metal Ruler 12": https://www.sailrite.com/Metal-Ruler-12-x-1-1-8?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Metal Ruler 20": https://www.sailrite.com/Metal-Ruler-20-x-1-1-8?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Metal Ruler 40": https://www.sailrite.com/Metal-Ruler-40-x-1-1-4?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Basting Tape: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/notions/seamstick-pins-clips/basting-tape-seamstick?utm_source=WB&utm_medium=Best_Cutting_Tool
Did you miss our last video in the series?
Start here to follow along:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slCslXJiPOE
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0:00 Intro
0:31 Measuring & Cutting: Overview
1:01 Introduction to Leather Cutting Tools
2:09 Cutting Straight Lines in Leather
3:41 Cutting Curves in Leather
5:04 How to Cut Leather Panels
5:41 How to Cut Leather Straps
8:31 How to Cut Round Corners on Leather
8:46 How to Maintain Your Leather Tools
9:24 Let's Cut Out Our Leather Patterns
9:31 Cutting Out Leather Wallet Pattern
13:52 Begin Cutting Out Leather Tote Pattern
15:10 Marking Main Panel for Leather Tote
15:28 Cutting Main Panel for Leather Tote
17:26 Cutting Straps for Leather Tote
18:30 Cutting Front Pocket For Tote bag
19:38 Rounding Pocket Corners
20:20 Free PDF Patterns in Descriptions Below
20:32 See you in Part 3!