Sometimes looking for an alternative does not mean there is anything wrong with the original brand. Maybe you found something you liked, but the price made you hesitate, your size was gone, or the overall idea appealed to you more…
When I first compared Zilker Belts vs La Matera side by side, I thought I was looking at basically the same belt at two different prices. Both brands have beautiful leather belts with colorful stitching, both pull heavily from Argentine…
One of my uncles used to brag about how little he spent on leather belts. His calling card was to point to his belt while the family loitered in a lobby for post-church lunch, waiting to be seated, and to…
Leather is an amazing material that will last a very long time if properly taken care of. But what if you decide you want to buy or make a new leather item? Or if you have a bunch of scrap…
The Dremel tool These tools are small rotary tools that have a wide range of attachments that can be purchased. Similar to a grinder, they can sand, drill, grind, sharpen, cut, etc. many different items but in a more compact…
When sewing leather you will need stronger and more durable leather than average cloth thread. So deciding what type of thread to be used when sewing leather will depend on size, color, material and way of sewing. These factors will…
The best wallet templates and designs are now easy to access, thanks to the internet and the outlets it provides. A couple of decades ago, if you wanted a pattern, you’d have to go to a specialty store or make…
Wet molding leather can be very helpful to create very smooth holsters, sheaths and pockets. But wet molding doesn’t stop there, as there are many different reasons to wet mold leather to create very nice shapes. These molds will harden…
A burnishing leather edges guide is one of the first things I looked for when I started leatherworking. I soon found out that burnishing leather edges was one of the quickest ways to make my projects look professional. It’s surprisingly…
Hardening leather is a good way to make your leather a little extra durable. Whether you want to make armor or just add some extra strength to your leather project, we have a couple tips to help you. Throughout history…
I couldn’t figure out why stores like Ross could sell “genuine leather” bags, purses, shoes, belts, and furniture for a fraction of the cost I saw at other stores. Growing up, I thought “leather” was just one word, one thing,…
When I started working with leather as an adult, my partner told me I could use some of their “genuine leather” for the project I had in mind. They had already started leather working as a serious hobby, so they…