Description
Ridgeway Cow Leather offers a soft, spongy feel for bags, totes, wallets and clothing projects. At 1.8–2mm thick, this chrome-tanned leather is a useful option when your design calls for a supple material rather than a firm, rigid panel. Choose from Black, Brown or Tan, with Full Piece and Half Piece options to suit your project.
Ridgeway Cow Leather Specifications
📏 Thickness: 1.8–2mm
🐄 Material: Cow leather
⚙️ Tannage: Chrome tanned
✨ Texture: Soft and spongy
🎨 Colours: Black, Brown and Tan
📦 Purchase options: Full Piece or Half Piece
👜 Applications: Bags, totes, wallets and clothing
SKU: 4615-00
Leather for Bags and Totes
Use Ridgeway Cow Leather for bag designs where softness is part of the finished look. Before cutting, lay out your main panels, gussets and pockets to check how they fit within the usable area. Position matching panels together where possible, and consider reinforcement around handles and fastening points.
For a more structured bag, plan your lining and supporting materials alongside the outer leather. The finished shape will depend on your pattern, construction method and choice of reinforcement.
Wallets and Smaller Accessories
For wallets, consider the combined thickness of every layer before choosing your design. Folded edges, card slots and seam allowances can add bulk, so test a small assembly first. Skiving selected areas may help where your pattern requires thinner joins.
Smaller sections can also be planned into pouches or accessory panels, helping you make use of material left after cutting larger pieces.
Working with Ridgeway Cow Leather
Test your needle, thread, adhesive and stitch settings on an offcut before starting. Check folded seams and corners as well as straight stitching, particularly when several layers meet. For clothing projects, assess the weight and drape against your pattern before cutting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this vegetable-tanned leather?
No. This product is chrome tanned.
Can I order a half piece?
Yes. Select Half Piece from the available size options.
What size piece should I choose?
Check your pattern dimensions and allow for the irregular outline of natural leather. Contact Mac-Lace Leather if you need a particular usable panel size.
Choose Ridgeway Cow Leather for your next soft leather project, and select your preferred colour and piece option before adding it to your cart.
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