Make a Leather Card Holder by Treasure of Nikki&Mallory

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Taught by Treasure of Nikki&Mallory

If you've ever been curious about working with leather, this stylishly simple card wallet is a fabulous place to begin. Treasure is the owner and designer of Nikki&Mallory, an artisan-made collection of bohemian-inspired leather handbags, accessories, and home décor. In this class she takes you through the entire process of preparing and sewing leather, from sourcing it, to cutting it, to sewing it together by hand. She also demonstrates how to smooth and dye the edges of the leather for a beautiful and professional finish. Discover a fun array of tools and techniques while making the perfect gift for your friends, family, and yourself.

Here’s what you’ll need:

11" x 6" 2-3 oz. lightweight veg tanned leather or faux leather, polyurethane (PU), or vegan leather
Stitch groover
Rotary cutter and cutting surface
Ruler
Pencil
Edge Kote
Edge dye roller pen
Pounding board
Mallet
Punch or 3mm or 4mm chisel
Large harness needle
0.6 Tiger thread
1/8" double-sided tape for leather
Emory board
Gum Tragacanth
Wool daubers
Leather edge burnisher
4mm chisels
Pound board or thick wood block
Poly cutting board
Quartz or marble slab
Leather and supplies can be purchased at WeaverLeather.com, Wicket-Craig.com, and RMLeatherSupply.com