What can I make with a 3 oz suede hide?

Light, soft goods: handbags, pouches, moccasins, aprons, chaps and similar crafts. At about 3 oz it is too supple for belts, holsters or anything that needs to hold a rigid shape.

The average hide is 15 to 18 square feet, sold as a single side. Actual size varies from hide to hide, so plan cuts with some margin.

Is this suede or grain leather?

It is suede: the flesh side is buffed to a nap. That gives a soft, matte surface that marks and stretches more easily than smooth grain leather.

Can I dye or finish it?

Suede takes dye, but the nap makes results less even than on grain leather. Test on a scrap first, and use suede-specific products rather than general leather finishes.

How should I cut and sew it?

Cut with a sharp rotary cutter or shears and sew with a leather needle and a longer stitch. Back seams with interfacing or lining where the piece needs to keep its shape.

Does the color match the name?

The hides come in tan, tobacco and dark brown, and natural variation means the shade can differ from the label. Order enough from one hide for a single project so the panels match.

Leather Unlimited

Large Suede Side Split 3 oz Cowhide Leather Hides

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$56.14at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Leather Unlimited

Large Suede Side Split 3 oz Cowhide Leather Hides

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$56.14at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Last seen at $56.14 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Large Suede Side Split 3 oz Cowhide Leather Hides

A full suede cowhide side from Leather Unlimited, split to about 3 oz and averaging 15 to 18 square feet per hide. That weight is light and pliable, so it drapes and folds well for bags, pouches, moccasins and aprons rather than for stiff holsters or belts. The main trade-off against craft-store suede is that you buy a whole hide, so you get one large piece with natural variation instead of uniform cut panels. Suede also stretches and marks more than veg-tan or chrome-tan grain leather, which matters if the project needs structure.

Best forBag and pouch makers who want large, soft panelsMoccasin, apron and garment sewingCrafters comfortable cutting around natural hide flawsBuyers who want one continuous piece rather than small cuts

Pros

Large average hide size gives long, uninterrupted cuts
3 oz weight is light and easy to sew and fold
Suede nap takes dye and edge finishes well
Sold by the hide, so you get one continuous side
Suits soft goods: bags, pouches, moccasins, aprons

Cons

Whole-hide purchase means waste if you need only small pieces
Suede stretches and scuffs more than grain leather
Natural hides vary in thickness, color and flaws
Not stiff enough for belts, holsters or structured cases
Color names are broad; the actual shade can differ from the label

Large Suede Side Split 3 oz Cowhide Leather Hides prices at every store

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In stockSold by Leather Unlimited CorporationReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$56.14+ $12.99 shippingChecked Nov 9
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About the Large Suede Side Split 3 oz Cowhide Leather Hides

These are large cowhide suede leather hides, cut as a side split at 3 oz weight. They are sold by the hide.

The leather suits handbags, pouches, black powder items, chaps, moccasins, aprons, and other leather crafts.

Material: Cowhide suede leather
Cut: Side split
Weight: 3 oz
Hide size: Average 15-18 sq. ft.
Color: Tobacco (brown)
Sold as: Per hide
Uses: Handbags, pouches, black powder items, chaps, moccasins, aprons, other leather crafts

Specifications

color: BrownSource
actual_color: TobaccoSource

Questions and answers

What can I make with a 3 oz suede hide?: Light, soft goods: handbags, pouches, moccasins, aprons, chaps and similar crafts. At about 3 oz it is too supple for belts, holsters or anything that needs to hold a rigid shape.
How big is one hide?: The average hide is 15 to 18 square feet, sold as a single side. Actual size varies from hide to hide, so plan cuts with some margin.
Is this suede or grain leather?: It is suede: the flesh side is buffed to a nap. That gives a soft, matte surface that marks and stretches more easily than smooth grain leather.
Can I dye or finish it?: Suede takes dye, but the nap makes results less even than on grain leather. Test on a scrap first, and use suede-specific products rather than general leather finishes.
How should I cut and sew it?: Cut with a sharp rotary cutter or shears and sew with a leather needle and a longer stitch. Back seams with interfacing or lining where the piece needs to keep its shape.
Does the color match the name?: The hides come in tan, tobacco and dark brown, and natural variation means the shade can differ from the label. Order enough from one hide for a single project so the panels match.
Where is the Large Suede Side Split 3 oz Cowhide Leather Hides cheapest?: At Walmart, for $56.14, as of our latest check.