Make a Leather Water Bottle Holder

Instructor: Sheryl Katzke
Course Length: 1.5 Hours | Lessons: 19
Skill Level: Beginner

In this hands-on beginner course, leather artisan Sheryl Katzke walks you step-by-step through creating your own custom water bottle holder. You’ll start by learning how to measure your bottle and design a pattern that fits perfectly. Then, Sheryl will guide you through cutting, assembling, and saddle stitching your project for a professional, long-lasting finish. Along the way, you’ll discover tips for personalizing your design with unique touches, from decorative elements to creative color choices. This is the perfect project for newer leatherworkers looking to build essential skills while making something functional, stylish, and totally your own.

About your Instructor:                                                                                                      Sheryl Katzke has been working leather since 1997, developing deep expertise in both tooling and traditional leather braiding. She has studied under respected masters and is skilled in kangaroo and rawhide braids, including round braiding, ornamental braids, edge braiding, and decorative knot work.

Sheryl has taught leathercraft classes for nearly two decades, including workshops at the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show in Sheridan, Wyoming, and as an instructor with Elktracks Studio Creations. Her work has earned numerous awards, including top honors at the World Leather Debut and the International Federation of Leather Guilds Convention.