Leather Handles (3/4"-wide)

Love leather? These durable 3/4"-wide leather handles are perfect for using with my Redwood Tote Pattern (uses the 15" length) and Gingham Tote Pattern (from my book Handmade Style, uses the 15" length) and any other sewing project where you need handles! The 56" length can be used for a crossbody strap or you can cut it down to two shorter handles or any length you might need. 

• You will receive (2) two 3/4"-wide handles, both are cut to the length selected (15").
• For the 56" length, you will receive ONE 3/4"-wide handle that is 56" long.
• Included is a small scrap of leather for test sewing.

See below for choosing colors, tips on sewing with leather, and additional information.

Choosing colors:

• Medium Brown
• 4-5 oz. weight leather (1.6-2mm thick), most* home sewing machines should be able to sew through the leather
• firm temper English Bridle
• backside is finished in Medium Brown, and gum pasted for longevity/durability
• Rustic:
• 5-6 oz. weight leather (2-2.4mm thick), the majority of home sewing machines* should be able to sew through the leather.
• has lots of character, so expect color variation and markings (see images for examples). Each hide has color variation within the hide. It's my personal favorite color!
• backside is a clean finish, but not gum pasted like the other colors. It has a softer temper than Medium Brown/Copper colors.
• Natural:
• 5-6 oz. weight leather (2-2.4mm thick), the majority of home sewing machines* should be able to sew through the leather.
• firm temper vegetable tanned leather
• will darken to a beautiful amber color over time with exposure to sunlight and general use.
• This color is hand-beveled, oiled and lightly hand-burnished.

Leather source & info: 

• This leather sourced from a world premier US tannery and hand cut in my studio. 
  
• Leather is a natural product, minute blemishes may be present. Great care has gone into creating a beautiful handle that will stand the test of time.

Sewing TIPS:

• I advise using a leather needle or topstitching needle of a size 14 or 16 and polyester thread for sewing the leather into a seam.
• Using a heavy weight thread (such as Coats & Clark Dual Duty Heavy) in the needle (and all-purpose polyester thread in the bobbin) is a great option for machine sewing handles directly to the exterior of projects.
• Handles can be hand sewn to projects using waxed linen or waxed polyester thread (or other heavy weight thread) for durability. Pre-punch holes with an awl or leather hole punch.
• Handles can also be attached to projects by using rivets. Check out my tutorial for setting rivets.

If you have any questions about these handles, please contact me prior to ordering!

* I cannot guarantee that your specific sewing machine will be able to sew through either handle type.

Please be aware that colors do vary from monitor to monitor, I have tried my best to accurately capture the leather’s true color.

More projects using leather handles can be found in my book, Handmade Style. 

Photos shown of finished projects are for demonstration purposes, this listing is for the leather only.