When stitching leather it is good to be able to have a couple different methods to choose from. These seven different ways to stitch leather will help you create a more unique finish. They will also help you get around…
I remember looking at a “leather” bag, excited that it was “full genuine leather,” but then my family (who have a knack for ruining all of my blissfully ignorant moments) came over, looked at the price, and said there was…
Growing up, I never understood why some of my leather products outlived others when they were otherwise treated the same. Turns out, the leather products I bought were split grain leather, cheaper products, or imitation leather. The nice things my…
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…
Leather crafting can be a fun and rewarding hobby or business venture. But in order to start working on your next big project you might want to figure out what you need to start leatherworking. We’ll go over some basic…
Buying leather can be very difficult if you are new to leather crafting or even if you have some experience working with leather. It can become very confusing when trying to find the right kind of leather that fits for…
Sewing leather by hand can become very frustrating at times and can make or break your leather craft work. This quick guide will teach you how to hand sew leather or more commonly known as the saddle stitching. There are…