What Thickness Of Leather Should You Use For A Wallet?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked through email, private messages and the live videos I do on YouTube and Instagram....
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Leathercraft Masterclass
- Oct 20
- 4 min
My Favourite Leather Skiving Knives & How They Can Improve Your Work
The thought of having to skive leather brings a mixture of feelings to various leather crafters. There are those who loathe the thought...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Sep 17
- 4 min
The Most Fascinating Leather Trick You’ll Probably Never Use
While I could entitle this blog post ‘Your Guide To Nipple Relocation’, I retired my inner child and settled on the above headline....
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Aug 18
- 5 min
Make Your Own Rivet Setter. A Perlage Doming Tool For Under $10!
It's going to be no surprise when I say leatherwork is a multi skilled craft. From hand stitching, edge finishing, dyeing, tooling,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jul 14
- 5 min
How To Mix Leather Edge Paint For Color Matching (+3 PRO tips!)
Now, in previous blog posts, I’ve addressed how to combine colors correctly. Where I discuss leather and how to match the color of...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- May 19
- 3 min
Leathercrafts Most Annoying Problem. Sorted, With 1 Simple Thread Hack
Have you ever tried using thick thread but noticed how it can be a pain the the butt to push through a standard sized needle? Using a...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Apr 9
- 5 min
How to Design Your Own Leather Bag: A Beginner's Guide
When I was in my teens, I was a gym instructor for a while. Just by the main doors of the gym where I worked, we used to have a sign that...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Mar 11
- 4 min
The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Thread Size For Hand Stitching Leather
Right, you’ve probably got to grips with the basic saddle stitch, which was probably as confusing as learning to pat your head and rub...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jan 20
- 5 min
Worst Leather Sales Story Ever. *cringe warning*.
I'm going to tell you a story about my first ever leather goods sale, and the valuable lessons I learnt from this absolute catastrophe....
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Dec 20, 2022
- 5 min
Avoid Ugly Edges! 3 Leather Edge Tools You Need Right Now
Within many disciplines, crafts, hobbies and pastimes, there are always offshoots. Or to put it another way, a niche within a niche. But...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Nov 21, 2022
- 6 min
Workshop Setup. 7 Not-So-Obvious Tips And Hacks For Better Focus
Ah the leathercraft workshop, the centre of our universe.. It doesn’t matter if it’s a converted spare bedroom, the corner of your...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Oct 20, 2022
- 6 min
10 Signs You're A REAL Leathercrafter (#3 Is Painfully True!)
If you're new to leathercraft then you might not identify with all these signs yet, rather this list serves as a taste (warning?) of...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Sep 17, 2022
- 6 min
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,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
- Jul 21, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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,...
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