Make it Yourself - Leather Animals
(Author) Joan AldridgeThis antique book contains a detailed step by step guide to making toy animals out of leather. Accessible and easy to digest, this book is perfect for the amateur leatherworker and makes a great addition to any collection of antiquarian handcrafting literature. The making of these toy animals is a craft that will undoubtedly appeal to and fascinate anyone who has a love of novelty and charm. The results of these endeavours can themselves be enjoyed by children for generations. Chapters included in this book are: Materials, Leathers, Trimmings, Tools, Design, Cutting out, Sewing up, Stuffing, Trimmings: Deer, Foal, Lion, Fox, Dachshund, Kitten, and Horse. This charming book has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject.
Joan Aldridge
Joan Aldridge, known for her novel "The Mirrored Room," was a master of psychological fiction. Her introspective style delved into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Aldridge's keen observations and nuanced character development have made her a respected voice in contemporary literature.