I always wondered why certain leather items I had just lasted longer, even when they went through the same wear and tear as a competing product. I assumed that leather all came from the same place, so if I got…

Coming from an area that had rainy winters that weren’t too cold, I needed a pair of boots that I could wear with my skirts to stay warm but still look professional. When I bought my first pair of leather…

Nubuck leather can be used for at-home leather crafts like making a wallet or belt, but it can also be something you purchase for your shoes or jacket. Nubuck leather is more durable and waterproof than suede, and it’s easier…

It is such a challenge to find a good leather belt nowadays, so knowing how to make a leather belt can set you apart. For precisely that reason, a leather belt was the first leatherworking project I ever completed.  It…

Let me start by saying my family has given me some lovely suede gifts, including a designer bag, boots, and a jacket. Now, they didn’t all come at the same time; these were gifts spread out over the course of…

When I look for where to buy leather online, I generally choose one of the highly-rated leather stores that specialize in quality leather. Before the pandemic, I found the best deals on leather and craft supplies in-store, often on clearance…

Have you gotten in the business of bookbinding, magazine printing, or leatherworking? Maybe you want to learn how to saddle stitch leather for fun? Saddle stitching can be done by hand, but many of us prefer the simplicity and precision…

There’s something so special about well-aged leather. I love the story it tells; there’s something so unique about every piece of darkened leather. I also love watching leather darken as it grows older.  But, if you’re working on your on…