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…
When sewing a zipper onto leather it can me a little intimidating. But just like sewing leather to leather or any other fabric it will be the same process. The only difference is that you may be sewing your project…
If you’re a leatherworker, you know that rivets are an essential part of every project. Whether it’s for aesthetics or function, rivets bring everything together – literally. So, of course, you don’t want just any old rivet. You want the…
Painting leather can add some unique color to your next leather crafting project. Or can help freshen up a dull spot in your favorite couch. But before you start throwing paint onto your leather, let's go over some basics.
Pyrography is a form of burning leather to create images using a leather burning tool. This leathercrafting is similar to carving leather but instead you will use a tool that comes to a point that will get very hot. Usually…
Leather is a very unique fabric in that it will age very well and create a very cool look. The longer you have a leather item you will start to notice the color fading and spots that will start to…
Lining leather items can be used in many different forms and it depends greatly on what you are looking to accomplish. Do you want to add some thickness, or is it just for aesthetics? No matter your reasoning to line…
When it comes to stitching leather by hand you may want to use a stitching chisel to help create a consistent look. But there are a few different types of leather stitching tools to choose from. This can become a…
How to Find the Best Leatherworking Tool Kits Are you an experienced leatherworker hoping to up your toolset, or maybe you’re new to leatherworking altogether? Leatherworking is a rewarding, hands-on way to make art that lasts, which is why we’re…
When it comes to buying and working with leather, there’s more than meets the eye. It’s essential to understand the variety of leather options available before your next leather project or purchase. If you’re new to the leatherworking space, you…
Have you gotten into the hobby of sewing leather by hand? Do you want to? We’re here to discuss how to find the best leather awl available for the project you want to do. We’re going to run through different…