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Tutorial & Pattern | Leather Coin Purse
Craft your own minimalist leather card holder. It can hold up to 4 cards. Simple and classy, this card holder will go...
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Leather Satchel Tutorial – LE NOMADE
Learn how to make a unisex leather bag, to be worn as a crossbody, over the shoulder, or as a belt bag. This tutorial...
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Tutorial & Video - Leather Magical Toiletry Bag
Need a large leather toiletry bag for your travels? Sew this ultra-practical toiletry bag with its ingenious opening ...
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DIY | Vintage Leather Clasp Purse
If you want to make the essential click-clack purse, this tutorial is for you! Discover the different steps to create...
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Tutorial & Pattern - Vintage Leather Toiletry Bag
Want to create a leather pouch that is elegant, practical, and full of retro charm? Discover our DIY tutorial to make...
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The Deco Cuir blog: here you'll discover video tutorials, practical advice, free or paid patterns, and creative ideas to progress at your own pace and develop your skills.
Discover over fifty free tutorials and patterns on the Deco Cuir blog, the leatherworking specialist. A variety of projects await you: leather goods, small leather goods, decoration, jewelry, and many other creations. Each tutorial is designed to be accessible, with detailed step-by-step explanations, perfect for beginners or those looking to improve.
Also explore our complete guide to leatherworking: leather selection, tool mastery, accessory fitting, sewing techniques, carving, dyeing, and finishing. All the essential knowledge to confidently develop your passion for leather.
All articles on the Deco Cuir blog are written internally by our team. Among the authors are: Justine, Maxime, Marie...
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Tutorial and Pattern | Pink October Leather Keychain | Deco Cuir
Craft this leather keychain to raise awareness for breast cancer screening during the Pink October campaign. Practica...
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Small leather bag tutorial - LE SAC ROMA
Do you dream of creating a chic, practical, and minimalist leather bag? The ROMA model is perfect for you! This small...
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Tutorial & Pattern - Sheepskin leather pouch
Sew a soft little pouch for this winter with woolen sheepskin.
Deco Cuir offers you two different sizes:
A h...
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DIY: Make your own leather notebook cover, health record cover or book cover
In this tutorial, follow the step-by-step instructions for making a leather notebook cover (A4, A5, or A6 format), a...
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Tutorial & Pattern – Leather Cushion Cover
Add a touch of chic to your décor with these half-leather, half-fabric cushion covers that you can sew yourself. For...
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Leather bookmark tutorial
Make your own leather bookmarks. A personalized gift idea that will please all readers. Two possibilities: hand sewin...
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Tutorial & pattern | Leather fanny pack - 2 sizes
Timeless and practical, the belt bag is a must-have! It will accompany you everywhere on your walks and outings in al...
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Leather handbag tutorial - THE SEVERINE BAG
With this tutorial, learn how to make the "Séverine" bag: a chic, modern, and 100% handmade design. Carried by hand ...
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What to do with leather scraps?
Do you want to "upcycle" your scrap leather? Discover our many DIY ideas to use your leather scraps and not waste th...
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Tutorial x Guide - Mini leather bag with a Mexican-style construction
Want to learn Mexican stitching? Discover in this free tutorial how to make a mini leather bag using the famous Mexic...
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Tutorial - Baby Leather Slippers
These leather baby booties can be sewn by hand or with a domestic sewing machine (not a cheap one) because the leath...
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Tutorial and Pattern - Leather Key Bell
Protect your keys and never lose them again with this clever and stylish key bell.
Final dimensions:
Height: 1...
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Guide | Saddle stitch sewing: how to sew leather by hand?
Check out this guide to learn all about leather stitching ! A video explains in detail how to sew leather by hand usi...
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Guide - How to machine sew leather?
Leather can definitely be sewn with a sewing machine. However, it is recommended to use a good quality, powerful enou...
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Guide - The essential tools to start working with leather
Discover the essential tools for working with leather in this guide.
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Beginners guide | Sewing leather by hand called simplified - Sewing with holes
Simplified hand leather stitching, also known as "hole stitching," involves making the stitching holes using a round ...
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Guide | Leather sewing: which thread and needle to choose?
Consult this guide to help you choose a solid sewing thread (diameter and material) for leather. We are mainly intere...
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Video - How to brand leather with letters and numbers? Hot or cold stamping
Discover in this guide the different methods for marking vegetable tanned leather (cold or hot) or mineral tanned le...
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