Leatherworking Beginner Guide

Help me start leatherworking:

**My Interest:**
- Projects I want to make: ${{PROJECT_INTERESTS}}
- Style preference: ${{STYLE}}
- Selling interest: ${{SELLING}}
- Previous craft experience: ${{EXPERIENCE}}

**Resources:**
- Budget: ${{BUDGET}}
- Workspace: ${{WORKSPACE}}
- Tool storage: ${{TOOL_STORAGE}}

**Goals:**
- First project idea: ${{FIRST_PROJECT}}
- Skill level goal: ${{SKILL_GOAL}}
- Timeline: ${{TIMELINE}}

Please provide:
1. Leatherworking basics
2. Types of leather explained
3. Essential tools for beginners
4. First project recommendation
5. Basic techniques (cutting, punching, stitching)
6. Hardware and findings
7. Edge finishing
8. Dyeing and finishing leather
9. Pattern making basics
10. Safety considerations
11. Sourcing leather and supplies
12. Advancing your skills