Bag Lining Basics. Are You Making These 4 Critical Mistakes?
Bag linings are a crucial part of any luxury bag. They play an important role in construction allowing the use of hidden reinforcements,...
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Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jul 21
- 4 min
The Beginners Guide To Leathercraft. 3 Fundamentals You NEED To Know
Leathercraft is one of the oldest professions in the world dating back to when skins were tanned in bogs and worn or used for shelter....
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jun 18
- 4 min
Prototyping. How To Avoid Huge Mistakes With 1 'Dead' Technique!
Ever heard of a 'pre-mortem'? Chances are, you probably haven't. Post-mortem, sure, the process of dissecting exactly what went wrong...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Apr 21
- 4 min
The Simple 6 Step Leather Design Process For Dummies
Have you ever attempted to design a leather bag or wallet yourself only to give up in frustration? Or have you ever thought about...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Mar 19
- 4 min
What's the best cutting surface for leather?
I'm going to tell you a short story. I remember when I purchased my first round knife, I was really keen to try it out. I had first seen...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Feb 20
- 4 min
Saddlers Clams Or Stitching Pony? A Leathercraft Breakdown
Are you unsure which to invest in? I discus everything you need to know in this comparison guide. So let's jump right in with the basics...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jan 21
- 6 min
Leathercraft Glue. Which Is The Best Adhesive For Your Leatherwork?
Every leathercrafter does, or at least should be using some form of glue, yet why does this one subject generate the most questions and...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Dec 19, 2021
- 7 min
Leathercraft Kits And 5 Other Easy Mistakes To Avoid!
When you are new to a hobby like leathercraft, it can be a very exciting time. Your eyes widen and your brain begins to absorb new words,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Oct 22, 2021
- 4 min
8 Quick & Fun Projects You May Be Missing Out On!
Many who have been creating fine leather goods for some time will attest to how rewarding a large or grand project may be. This could be...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Sep 1, 2021
- 9 min
Vegetable Tanned Leather VS Chrome Tanned Leather
I get asked the question: ‘which is better, vegetable tanned leather or chrome tanned leather?’ rather frequently. So here in this blog,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jul 18, 2021
- 5 min
The 7 Most Inspiring Books Every Leatherworker Should Own
Many of us are well aware of the limited number of leathercraft books that break down how to make leather goods. There aren’t many, so...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jun 20, 2021
- 7 min
Rivet Setting / Perlage, Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid & What Tools You’ll Need To Start.
I remember watching a documentary explaining how ships are held together - it was riveting! Ok ok, I’m done with the rivet jokes! In this...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- May 20, 2021
- 6 min
How To Mirror Polish Your Hammer Using Basic Tools - In 3 Easy Steps!
The polished face hammer is a very popular tool in leathercraft, but why do you need one, and what is the benefit over an unfinished...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
The Story Of The Top Frame Briefcase
The doctor's bag, the surgeon’s bag, the top frame briefcase, the Dulles bag. These are some of the names used to describe a very...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Mar 22, 2021
- 5 min
The Fileteuse. Electric Edge Creaser Vs Manual Creaser - Which is best for you?
The goal of this blog is to give you the information needed to make an educated choice when choosing a leather creasing tool. This alone...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Feb 21, 2021
- 5 min
A closer look at watch strap styles
Watch straps come in many shapes, sizes and styles. In this blog the aim is to uncover some of these variations so that you get a greater...