Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to make a beautiful hair-on cowhide pillow with Chuck Dorsett from Weaver Leather Supply! This easy leathercraft DIY project is beginner-friendly, machine- or hand-sewn, and makes the perfect Western-style accent for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift.

In this step-by-step tutorial, Chuck walks through everything from choosing your hide to cutting, clipping, and sewing, with pro tips on handling hair-on leather and backing it with soft, supple deer-tan cowhide. Whether you’re using a sewing machine or hand-stitching, you’ll end up with a one-of-a-kind cowhide pillow that adds rustic charm to any space.

Shop the complete list of tools and materials used in this video: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/how-to-make-a-hair-on-hide-leather-pillow

Chapters
0:00 – Introduction & Project Overview
0:54 – Selecting the Size & Design for a Handmade Hair on Hide Pillow
1:50 – Exploring Hair-On Hide and Shearling Pillow Options
3:11 – Cutting the Hair-On Hide Leather Panel
4:53 – Backing Leather & Panel Prep
6:00 – Layout & Clipping for Sewing
6:59 – Rounding Corners on a Hair On Cowhide Pillow
7:50 – Machine Sewing Tips with the Weaver 303
8:51 – Cleaning Up & Inserting the Pillow
10:42 – Final Reveal & Project Wrap-Up

PROJECT SUPPLIES:
• Hair-On Cowhide Hides: weaverleathersupply.com/products/hair-on-hide-3-to-4-oz
• Deer-Tan Cowhide Leather: weaverleathersupply.com/products/deertan-cowhide-2-3-oz
• Round Corner Knife: weaverleathersupply.com/products/corner-knife
• Pattern Sheeting: weaverleathersupply.com/products/pattern-sheet-24-x-45
• Weaver 303 Sewing Machine: weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-303-sewing-machine-complete-stand-servo-motor

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