Making an awl blade is something I like to do, mainly because I’ve become quite picky about what I like in order to get the best performance and the most con...

Do you ever encounter issues on the rear side of your stitches? Have you ever been happy with the face side, but appalled by the rear of the seam? This commo...

The 'Petite Malle' (small trunk) by Louis Vuitton has got to be one of my favourite bags by LV. Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, this mini trunk is complex to...

So which is better? Vintage pricking irons, or modern? In this short blog post, I will uncover some of the differences between vintage irons and the modern e...

Stingray skin.The most unforgiving of the exotics..

Adriana has worked for some of the most prestigious shoemakers and fashion houses. Now that she runs her own leather goods business, I ask about her history ...

The Craftsman's Craft Knife One of the most used, if not THE most used tool in every leather craftsman’s arsenal. It is the essential instrument that starts ...

From hand stitching Hermès handbags, to creating her own successful business. Fine leather goods maker, teacher and entrepreneur Bea Amblard, owns and operat...

How to pimp an awl, Masterclass style Learn the essential techniques you need to complete beautiful stitching. View our most popular course to date: 'The Tec...

In a craft filled with confusion, clarity is a luxury. So let's start by clearing the confusion. Defining fine leather goods, or luxury leather goods can be ...

Vintage Louis Vuitton. Words that make any leather crafter go weak at the knees. Before LV became the LVMH giant French multinational luxury goods conglomera...