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Leatherworking for DIYers: A Practical Guide to Upholstery & Projects

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plan_chair04.jpg
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plan_chair22.jpg
plan40.jpg
plan_chair11.jpg
plan_chair09.jpg
plan_chair27.jpg

Leatherworking for DIYers: A Practical Guide to Upholstery & Projects

$15.00

This guide is your blueprint for transforming old, neglected furniture into stunning leather masterpieces. No prior experience or expensive tools required—just actionable steps, thrifty hacks, and useful tips.

What You’ll Get

  • Leatherworking essentials

  • Working with Leather

  • Techniques for Reupholstering

    • Preparation

    • Patching & Repurposing

    • Sewing Leather Panels

    • Pattern Making

    • Gluing, Stretching & Stapling

    • Back Panels

  • Finishing & Protecting Leather

  • Other Project Ideas.

Why Buy This Guide?

  • Save Money: Skip the $1,000 “luxury” chairs—yours will look even better.

  • No Waste: Rescues furniture from landfills and leather from scrap bins.

  • Skill Building: Master techniques you can apply to ottomans, headboards, and more.

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