Learn to Cut Like a Pro | Beginner's Guide to Leather Craft Ep. 02

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/...
Leather Tote PDF: https://directus.sailrite.com/assets/...

►Materials and Tools Used:

One Stop Leathercraft Resource: https://www.sailrite.com/leathercrafting
Cutting Tools: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/tools/m...
Cutting Mats: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/tools/w...
Sailrite Strap Cutter: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Lea...
Sailrite Strap Cutter Blades: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Lea...
Scratch Awl: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Scr...
Rotary Cutter: https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-...
Leather Scissors: https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-8-Le...
Sharpening Tools: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/tools/m...
Sailrite Clear Acrylic Ruler: https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Metal Ruler 12": https://www.sailrite.com/Metal-Ruler-...
Metal Ruler 20": https://www.sailrite.com/Metal-Ruler-...
Metal Ruler 40": https://www.sailrite.com/Metal-Ruler-...
Basting Tape: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/notions...

Did you miss our last video in the series?
Start here to follow along:    • Choosing and Dyeing Leather | Beginne...  

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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!