Choose leather skins for projects that need a flexible, workable material rather than a finished leather product. Leatherotics offers natural vegetable-tanned skins from trusted suppliers, made from top-grain AAA Grade leather with a smooth surface and soft handle.
Each hide is approximately 110cm by 90cm at its widest and longest points, with an average area of 9 to 12 square feet. At approximately 0.7mm to 0.8mm thick, the skins are light enough for detailed cutting while remaining suitable for durable handmade pieces. A cutting yield of over 95% helps you make efficient use of the available hide.
Leather skin options
Lamb leather skin for sewing
The larger soft, supple lamb hide is listed for sewing projects. Its flexible handle makes it a practical choice when you need leather that can be cut and worked into handmade pieces.
AAA Grade goatskin for bookbinding
The AAA Grade goatskin is listed for bookbinding. Its smooth finish, thin profile and workable surface suit projects where accurate cutting and a neat finish are important.
Leather skin specifications
- Material: 100% natural vegetable-tanned leather
- Leather grade: Top-grain AAA Grade
- Surface: Smooth finish with a soft, supple handle
- Approximate thickness: 0.7mm to 0.8mm
- Approximate hide area: 9 to 12 square feet
- Approximate dimensions: 110cm by 90cm at the widest and longest points
- Cutting yield: Over 95%
What can you make with leather skins?
Bookbinding
Use the goatskin option for bookbinding projects that require a smooth, flexible covering material and precise cutting around book boards and spine areas.
Sewing projects
The lamb hide is listed for sewing and provides a soft, workable material for projects that need leather with a flexible feel.
Leather accessories
The available hide area gives you room to plan accessories from a single piece, while the thin 0.7mm to 0.8mm profile is suitable for projects where excessive bulk would be unhelpful.
Apparel details
These leather skins are suitable for apparel applications, including smaller garment panels, trims and design details that benefit from a smooth finish.
Craft projects
Natural vegetable-tanned leather is a useful starting material for handmade craft work. The high cutting yield helps reduce unused material when working from templates or repeated shapes.
Small leather goods
Use the skins for carefully planned handmade pieces where a soft surface, manageable thickness and natural leather character are important to the finished result.
How to choose between the listed skins
Choose by project
Select the lamb leather skin when sewing is the main requirement, or choose the AAA Grade goatskin when your project is centred on bookbinding. Both are presented as soft, workable leather skins rather than heavy material.
Choose by thickness
At 0.7mm to 0.8mm, these skins are intended for applications where a lighter leather is more suitable than a thick hide. Consider the number of layers, folds and joins in your design before cutting.
Choose by available area
With each hide averaging 9 to 12 square feet and measuring approximately 110cm by 90cm at its longest and widest points, mark out your templates before cutting to make the best use of the skin.
Basic care and handling
Keep the surface clean
Remove dust with a soft, dry cloth. If the leather needs further cleaning, use a product intended for leather and test it first on a hidden area.
Avoid excess moisture
Do not saturate the skin. If it becomes damp, allow it to dry naturally rather than applying direct heat, which can affect leather’s feel and shape.
Condition carefully
Leather can be conditioned periodically when needed, but apply conditioner sparingly and test it on an inconspicuous section before treating the visible surface.
Store flat or loosely rolled
Keep unused skins away from prolonged sunlight, damp conditions and sharp creases. Store them flat where possible, or roll them loosely with the finished side protected.
Order leather skins from Leatherotics
Leatherotics leather skins are supplied for practical projects including bookbinding, sewing, accessories, apparel and general craft work. For help choosing a related material, you can also browse our leather samples. Orders are sent in discreet plain packaging, with fast worldwide shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee for hassle-free returns.