Making a Leather Purse Chapter 2: Cutting The Leather for a Purse

[@oldschooljack3479]

New drinking game... Every time Chuck says, "Easy enough" everyone take a drink. Seriously though Chuck, love the videos. Please keep them coming.

[@UpcomingJedi]

I drank 2 bottles dry watching just this chapter and my purse....well, it doesnt look as good as his.

[@chineloozoh5933]

Immediately I asked about chapter three it appeared lol. I've seen it. Keep up the good work.

[@DannyMcLaneDC]

Makes EVERYTHING look easy and accessable

[@SheerStitchery]

🌸 The non slip tape is the best tip I have heard yet! I'm heading to the hardware store now. 🌸

[@littlepacificstudios]

What a craftsman if he can teach like this what can he do on his own... Must have been doing this many years... Thank you chuck!

[@robertmanson5922]

can i just say i love the "making" series of videos, they are always full of little tips that even experianced leather workers might not have thought of. thanks for all the videos

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Robert!

[@MountainFisher]

I might add, for 4 oz (1/16 in) a good pair of scissors can cut the round corners easier than cutting with the utility knife. Chuck makes cutting leather look easy, but it isn't although the water buffalo is easier than some other leathers. Chuck, maybe you could show how to cut a slot with just a hole punch and ruler. Also show how to cut the round ends just using a utility knife. Not everyone can afford oblong or round-end punches, especially somebody just starting off. I'm retired and do leather work as a fun and profitable hobby, but II only have one oblong punch and no end punches. This is an easy purse to make and you show a very good process of how to do it.

[@chineloozoh5933]

Hi Chuck beautiful tutorials. Pls where is chapter three? Thanks so much!

[@kaya604]

... very groovy project (pun intended) ..... and very useful info .... tyvm ....

[@LeosVideos]

I know it's been a while since the last time Weaver responded to a comment but I'm hopeful. Thank you for this series showing how to make the pattern with clear explanation plus the cutting and stitching. So very helpful. My question since I am new to leatherwork is since you are using Chrome tanned leather, shouldn't the inside of the bag be lined with something to protect the items inside or is it so minimal, there will be no ill effects? Again, thank you for the little class. It was very helpful!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello! You certainly can add a liner if you prefer but the chrome tanned leather shouldn't affect anything in the bag. It's not like a sheath or holster where the metal is tight against it all the time. Thank you for watching! :)

[@spegheti]

Any tips on centering the punch holes? I always feel like mine are off but you're so quick and relaxed about it! Lol

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Ted! Ha! Centering a hole punch! It may look like they’re well centered but, if they are, it’s an accident! I don’t have a good tip here because we can’t see through the punch to see if it’s hitting our mark, and, it’s worse with the larger punches. It’s probably just experience. Keep punching and you’ll get comfortable with it too!

[@rolandfitzgerald1475]

Thank you chuck for all the videos. Is there anyway of getting the pattern?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Roland, Right now the pattern is only available in the kit, we are looking at possibly getting acrylic patterns made.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You can find the kit here: www.weaverleathersupply.com/making-a-leather-purse

[@busdrivermike13]

Great video , can a person stick the pattern to the back of leather Using temporary spray adhesive? I downloaded a pattern and Was just wondering it that would work ? Thanks

[@kentison9143]

What size oblong punch should i use for the buckle slot? Ok, i see the tool list, 1 inch oblong.

[@kensmith9950]

Does the grip tape on the straight edge scratch the leather? Thanks!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Ken, I haven't had any problems with it scratching the leather! It's such a big help to keep the straight edge in place you're cutting or marking the leather.

[@ardithgray5271]

what are the best punches to purchase

[@DavidAtwood]

Chuck - why rivets on one end of the strap and chicago screws on the other?

[@robertmanson5922]

i would assume its so that the straps can be replaced if needed.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi David, We did this so the strap can be removed and/or replaced if needed. Thanks!

[@iamwellford]

What are you using for your cutting surface?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi William, It's called a poundo board, it's a rubber material. Great for cutting and punching. We'll link it here for you so you can check it out. Chuck has 2 of the 12" x 24" boards side by side on his workbench. www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/3461-01/silent-poundo-board/pr_5776

[@KowboyUSA]

Could use some of that tape around here.

[@MountainFisher]

Lowes sells it, it's in the paint department with all the other tape. The name of it is "Slip Resistant Tread" by 3M, yep the description is the name and it doesn't even have the word tape on the package. lol

[@russellbrooks7334]

do you have a UK store?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

We do not, but we do have a distributor in Germany and France, logisdecordes.com/

[@rolandfitzgerald1475]

Were you get that straight edge ruler I've been looking chuck?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Roland, We sell the 4-foot rulers without the non-stick tape on our website: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-3033/straight-edge-/pr_51317/cp_/shop-now/hand-tools/work-surfaces-setters/rulers Hope that helps!

[@Steppeee]

4:34 throw that out there