Q: Do I need sewing experience for this leather tool belt kit?
No, no sewing experience is required – it teaches the leapfrog saddle-stitch technique from punching the holes to threading the needles.
Garden tools not included.
Learn the basic skills of leatherworking while making this durable gardener’s tool belt. The leather pouch is approximately 9 1/2" wide and 9 1/2" tall and features three pockets to keep your frequently used gardening tools and accessories organized and within reach. The included 1 1/2" wide webbed belt adjusts from 36" to 55" to sit around your waist or hips.
As you assemble the pieces of dark brown 2mm thick chrome-tanned leather, you will learn how to punch evenly spaced stitch holes, thread the needles, and sew the seams using the leapfrog saddle-stitch technique. You will also add rivets to reinforce the pocket corners and other stress points. No sewing experience required.
This project is suitable for skill levels from beginner to intermediate, for ages 14 years and up, and can be completed in 2 1/2 to 5 hours.
The kit contains everything you need to make it yourself, including over $67 of hand tools and reusable supplies. Access to the step-by-step video and a downloadable copy of the written instructions are also included. Components of the kit are listed under the Specifications tab.
No, no sewing experience is required – it teaches the leapfrog saddle-stitch technique from punching the holes to threading the needles.
Most people finish it in 2 1/2 to 5 hours, and it's suited to skill levels from beginner to intermediate.
It's designed for ages 14 and up.
| Materials | 2mm chrome-tanned leather (dark brown); webbed belt |
| Dimensions | Pouch approx. 9 1/2" × 9 1/2"; belt adjusts 36" to 55" |
| Includes | Leather pouch pieces (pockets A, B, C; back panel D); four-prong tube punch; 1mm waxed thread; three sewing needles; double-capped rivets; rivet setter and anvil; 80x Mirka sandpaper; water-based contact adhesive; two glue brushes; backer board; webbed belt; access to step-by-step instructional video; downloadable written instructions |
| Color/Finish | Dark brown |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Make It Yourself Gardener's Leather Tool Belt Kit
Learn the basic skills of leatherworking while making this durable gardener’s tool belt. The leather pouch is approximately 9 1/2" wide and 9 1/2" tall and features three pockets to keep your frequently used gardening tools and accessories organized and within reach. The included 1 1/2" wide webbed belt adjusts from 36" to 55" to sit around your waist or hips.
As you assemble the pieces of dark brown 2mm thick chrome-tanned leather, you will learn how to punch evenly spaced stitch holes, thread the needles, and sew the seams using the leapfrog saddle-stitch technique. You will also add rivets to reinforce the pocket corners and other stress points. No sewing experience required.
This project is suitable for skill levels from beginner to intermediate, for ages 14 years and up, and can be completed in 2 1/2 to 5 hours.
The kit contains everything you need to make it yourself, including over $67 of hand tools and reusable supplies. Access to the step-by-step video and a downloadable copy of the written instructions are also included. Components of the kit are listed under the Specifications tab.
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