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Leatherworking
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
Cutting, punching, stitching and finishing leather into wallets, belts, bags and cases, usually stitched by hand.
This weekendTime to first win
A few hoursA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Get a starter kit and a sharp knife.
Is it you?
What you need
4 thingsThe honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$75
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The path
13 questsASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$36
BThen the quests
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