LWL-T202: Make a Leather Guitar Strap

This class will go over all the steps for making your own custom guitar strap, including template prep, cutting, dying, stitching, and finishing. You do not need any leatherworking skills to take this class as all steps will be taught. There will be multiple options similar to the inlay style shown to work with and you can adjust the decorations to your style. 

Skills you will learn in this intro class: 

• Overview of pattern templates and how to use them

• Using a template to cut out your pattern and place stitch holes

• Using Vegtan and Chrome tan leathers

• Dying leather using water stain and drying 

• Overview of stamping and assist if stamping is requested

• Hand Stitching and using a stitching pony

• Edge beveling, burnishing, and finishing

• Differences in weights of leather

• Overview of laser cutting or UV printing your leather and assistance doing so based on available time. (If you have imagery you want to use please bring it to the first class on a laptop or USB)

This class is formatted in such a way that you may take the first class, get your instructions and kit, and then finish the project on your own. Or you may sign up for additional classes at a lowered price point to continue working on the project under the guidance of the instructor until it’s finished. (It is anticipated that it will take approximately three classes to complete the guitar strap.) This is very beneficial for newer leather workers to make sure the instructor is available to ask any questions.

Makersmiths Members are welcome to use the tools in the leatherworking shop to work on the project on your own and sign up for the additional classes only if necessary.

Note: The use rights of this pattern means that the pattern is purchased for each student. This means you can download a copy of the pattern and personally make up to 10 copies of the pattern before purchasing yourself a copy. See TonyAllenBernier.com for additional information on this pattern.

All tools, leather, and supplies will be provided. 

This class will meet in the main room at the Leesburg location.