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Leather Worker
Alternative Titles:
Leather Goods Maker
Leather workers make and repair leather articles such as
handbags, wallets, gloves, belts, harnesses and saddlery.
Leather workers may perform the following tasks:
- select suitable types and grades of leather
- draw patterns
- cut leather to size and shape using special cutting
machines called 'clicking' and 'skiving' machines
- join pieces together with rivets, threads or adhesives
- sew by hand using needles
- fill saddles and collars with hair or flock
- attach buckles, eyelets and metal decorations, and
emboss decorative patterns
- finish products with stain or dye and polish and/or
lacquer coats
- repair damaged goods.
Leather workers may specialise in making and repairing
saddlery, harnesses and horse blankets, footwear, hats,
clothing, upholstery or special leather goods.
Required Skills - Leather Worker
- enjoy practical and manual work
- good hand-eye coordination
- able to perform detailed work
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