Peter Main Leathercraft Books

This collection features leathercraft books authored and compiled by Peter Main, made available through a partnership with the Jim Shipley Collection. These titles preserve important historical patterns, techniques, and personal archives that have shaped modern leathercraft education.

Peter Main is best known for his work documenting and publishing rare leathercraft material, including pattern collections and technical references drawn from private archives. His books are valued for their accuracy, clarity, and commitment to preserving the craft’s legacy rather than modern reinterpretation.