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    Projects in Leather - A Historical Article Containing Instructions for Making Key Cases, Book Marks, Purses and Much More
    Projects in Leather - A Historical Article Containing Instructions for Making Key Cases, Book Marks, Purses and Much More
    Projects in Leather - A Historical Article Containing Instructions for Making Key Cases, Book Marks, Purses and Much More
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    Projects in Leather - A Historical Article Containing Instructions for Making Key Cases, Book Marks, Purses and Much More

    By Raymond Cherry

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    This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of leather. The titles in this range include "A Guide to the Decoration of Leather" "Tools for Leatherwork" "The Vegetable Tanning Process" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Projects in Leather" contains information on making key cases, book marks, purses and much more. It is intended to illustrate various leather projects and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateSep 16, 2016
    ISBN9781473356894
    Projects in Leather - A Historical Article Containing Instructions for Making Key Cases, Book Marks, Purses and Much More

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      Projects in Leather - A Historical Article Containing Instructions for Making Key Cases, Book Marks, Purses and Much More - Raymond Cherry

      PROJECT No. 1

      Car Key Cases

      This practical project in which many of the fundamental operations are involved may be made in a very short time. Since it is small, scrap leather may be used. It will hold from one to four keys.

      Fig. 79. Car Key Cases.

      Specifications:

      To be made from scrap leather with a single line creased around the outer edge. To be fitted with one 3/8″ snap button and one key case binder post. You have a choice of the two styles as shown in Fig. 79.

      Tools and Materials:

      Steel straight edge, knife, cutting board, heavy paper, single edge creaser, revolving punch, snap attaching set, snap button, binder post, and leather.

      Procedure:

      A.Lay out on heavy paper the desired style of car key case as shown in Fig. 80. Cut out the paper pattern.

      B.Trace around the paper pattern on the leather, using chalk.

      C.Cut out the stock. Operation No. 4.

      Fig. 80. Layout of Car Key Cases.

      D.Crease a single line with the edge creaser around all edges. Operation No. 14.

      E.Use a modeler to crease a line on the flesh side of the leather as shown at C, Fig. 80. Operation No. 7, Fig. 19. This will aid in folding the key case.

      F.Locate and set the snap button as shown at A, Fig. 80. Operations No. 18 and 24.

      G.Locate and punch holes for the binder post as shown at B, Fig. 80. Operation No. 18.

      H.Fold the key case and fasten the binder post in position.

      I.Dye all edges. Operation No. 26.

      J.Finish the project. Operation No. 28.

      PROJECT No. 2

      Book Mark

      In making this simple project you will do your first tooling. Since very little material is involved, the cost of the project is small.

      Specifications:

      To be made from natural tooling sheep with the design outline tooled. The size and shape may vary as to one’s originality.

      Fig. 81. Completed Book Marks.

      Tools and Materials:

      Steel straight edge or tin template, knife, cutting board, heavy paper for design, paper clips, tracer, modeler, piece of marble or plate glass, natural tooling sheep, cleaning solution, dyes, and brushes.

      Procedure:

      A.Take a piece of heavy paper the correct size and shape as shown in Fig. 82. Develop a design for outline tooling. Operation No. 1.

      B.Make a permanent template if it is desired. Operation No. 2.

      C.Cut out the stock. Operation No. 4.

      D.Prepare the leather for tooling. Operation No. 5.

      E.Transfer the design. Operation No. 6.

      F.Do outline tooling. Operation No. 7.

      G.Clean and dye the book mark. Operation No. 26.

      Fig. 82. Layout of Book Marks.

      PROJECT No. 3

      Wrist Coin Purse

      This project takes very little leather and is simple to make. Any child would be proud to own or to make one. It can be made from scrap leather at little cost. The completed wrist coin purse is shown in Fig. 83.

      Fig. 83. Completed Wrist Coin Purse.

      Specifications:

      To be made from scrap leather and fitted with a 1/2″ buckle and small snap button. The body of the purse to be stitched together with the running stitch.

      Tools and Materials:

      Steel straight edge, knife, cutting board, single edge creaser, revolving punch, snap button attaching set, 3/8″ snap button, 1/2″ buckle, size 5 needles, buttonhole twist silk, and leather.

      Procedure:

      A.Measure the child’s wrist to determine the length of the wrist band. Add 1″ to this measurement.

      B.Lay out and cut the leather for the wrist band. Shape the end as shown at A, Fig. 84. Operations No. 3 and 4.

      Fig. 84. Layout of Wrist Coin Purse.

      C.Punch four holes for the tongue of the buckle. Operation No. 18.

      D.Cut out the opening for the tongue of the buckle. The width and length of the opening will be determined by the size of the tongue of the buckle. See B, Fig. 84.

      E.Crease a line with the single edge creaser around all edges of the strap. Operation No. 14.

      F.Insert the tongue of the buckle through the opening at the end of the strap. Fold the end of the strap back over the buckle. Cement this end as shown at C, Fig. 84.

      G.Stitch according to the instructions given in Operation No. 22.

      H.Lay out and cut the two pieces needed for the purse.

      I.Skive the edges that will be cemented together. Operation No. 15.

      J.Cement the two pieces together with the wrist band between them as shown at D, Fig. 84. Operation No. 25.

      K.Stitch around the edges of the purse and through the wrist band as shown at E, Fig. 84. The stitch should be about 3/32″ in from the edge. Operation No. 22.

      L.Locate and set the snap button. Operation No. 24.

      M.Finish the coin purse. Operation No. 28.

      PROJECT No. 4

      Wrist Watch Band

      This practical project can be made at a cost of only a few cents; therefore, several wrist watch bands may be made using different kinds and colors of leather. The band may be tooled or incised. Fig. 85 shows a completed wrist watch band.

      Fig. 85. Completed Wrist Watch Band.

      Specifications:

      To be made from 3 oz. tooling calf or genuine Cordovan. To be outline tooled.

      Tools and Materials:

      Steel straight edge, knife, cutting board, marble slab, single edge

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