DIY Leather Tote with a Tooled Front Pocket

You’ve mastered the basics—now it’s time to elevate your leatherwork. In this intermediate leathercraft course, you’ll create a custom leather tote bag from start to finish, complete with a hand-tooled front pocket and clean, professional stitching.

You’ll dive into floral tooling patterns, use your swivel knife with confidence, and bring it all together with edge finishing, antique techniques, and full bag assembly. This class blends form and function—so you walk away with both new skills and a head-turning tote you’ll actually want to carry.

You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Tool intricate leathercraft designs using stamps and a swivel knife
✔️ Finish and antique your leather like a pro
✔️ Assemble your own leather tote with durable construction techniques

Ideal for intermediate leatherworkers looking to stretch their skills with a complete project—and get one step closer to mastering leathercraft.

Every course includes everything you need to succeed:

• Downloadable patterns
• Supply lists
• Step-by-step checklists
• Skills inventory to track your progress with confidence

Instructor: Sarah Lane