In this video, I go through my process of making the no-stitch leather purse entirely on the Cricut Maker with the knife blade!
Here is a link to the last video. If you are going to buy or make anything related to this project, please watch this!:
• Laser Cut No-Stitch Le...
If you would like the patterns for these, they are available on my Etsy shop here:
www.etsy.com/shop/ThisIsHowIM...
There are 4 pattern packs available on my etsy shop. If you are making this on a Cricut Maker or similar, or on a glowforge or similar size laser, you only need this pack. Patterns in the other packs are likely too large:
www.etsy.com/listing/11646203...
I cut my leather on a laser cutter, but in this video I show how easily these designs can be cut on a Cricut Maker with a knife blade. You could also print this design and cut this with a pair of leather scissors, and perhaps a sharp chisel for the inside slots. If you are skilled at using a razor blade, that would work as well. You could print these full size and trace them onto thin MDF and use a bandsaw to make a permanent template. While these designs come from a very engineered process, the end result is a relatively simple pattern.
What weight and type of leather you choose is really a personal choice. Because of the nature of this design, you do want a stiff leather so the arrows have some strength to hold in the slots. I typically use varying weights of vegetable tanned leather. You can dye it yourself, or look for pre-dyed options. You are limited to a 6 oz leather maximum for the Cricut maker. Thicker leather will not fit under the bar.
The number of tabs is purely an aesthetic choice. However, “weaving” the tabs and slots does take some effort and patience. In this regard, it may be easier to begin with a design with fewer tabs. Thickness of the leather also affects how easily you can weave each tab.
Here is my deep dive video on drawing on leather with a Cricut, including ways to lock the color in place and avoid smearing:
• Drawing on Leather wit...
I mention the seamless pattern generating website I used for the art. Here is that link:
www.laurentvw.com/tools/seaml...
Here are links to everything that you see me using in the video, including a replacement for that HVLP sprayer that I think will work well, tho I have not tested it. My exact model is no longer available:
Airbrush HVLP Sprayer
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Rivets, and Rivet Setter
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18mm Magnetic Rivet Snap Kit that includes setting tool
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18mm Magnetic Rivet Snaps, Assorted Color
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18mm and 14mm Magnetic Rivet Snap Setting Tool
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Lobster Claw Strap Clasps (Choose Color)
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3/4” D-Rings (Choose Color)
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Leather Cutting / Embossing Machine
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Music by BenSound