Last week I wrote about mise en place and workspaces. Many of you emailed back some amazing workspace photos. Here are a few of the highlights: Alan P. Andy F. Chris S. Metallicsunburst Benzethonium Balsamountain Asdem Everyone works differently and has different styles. When looking at someone’s space, it’s a peek into how […]
The Challenges And Rewards Of Starting A Leather Shoe Business
Many of you reading this blog dream of starting your own business in leatherworking or are working hard to grow your existing one. Today I want to introduce you to a husband and wife team who are doing exactly that: Josh and Jules of Love Jules Leather. They started in Whistler, British Columbia but have since […]
A Nice Overview of Making Watch Straps
This Making of a Watch Strap article on watchtime.com is a great overview of not only making straps but also how leather is layered together on the ‘face’ and back sides. Author Mark Bernado also covers edging and the long process to great finished edges. It’s exactly how we finish edges and the 15+ step […]
Western Leather Academy
Award winning saddlemaker and French native, Pedro Pedrini does amazing work in custom high end saddles. His work is highly coveted by riders and ranges from saddles to silversmithing and other leather goods. Pedro also teaches several courses in saddlemaking in Maryville, CA (about 1 hour north of Sacramento) which range from a full 10 […]
Hermes Hearts and Crafts
No doubt many of you have seen this video but for those who haven’t, it’s a great documentary on the craft of leatherworking. Trailer Full 45 minute video at Hermes Hearts and Crafts. Update: new link to the full video on Vimeo.
Customer Creations May 2013
Customer Leathercraft creations This one I made:
Customer Creations April 2013
Photos of work from our customers. Really nice work all!
Vergez Blanchard- hand forged leathercraft tools (photos)
The first time I saw Vergez Blanchard tools was when I started taking leatherworking classes with my teacher. I immediately noticed how nice they were. Really nice. Easy to use, sturdy build- these were not your modern stamped or die tools but a throwback to an older tradition of tool making. When we started our […]
Making a Sewing Clam
In addition to leatherworking I also do some woodworking and recently started making a full sized sewing clam to replace my go-to stitching pony. Doing research on the web, I found a video that is a sort of documentary intro to a company that makes them in France. The video, called ‘La Pince à Coudre‘ […]
Parachuter Bag
A very cool bag by Aviation Luggage from Kildare Ireland. Owner Garvan de Bruir hand makes all of the items which are inspired by vintage aviation. Source: remodelista.com via Sean on Pinterest