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Hi everyone,

I’m Sandra from Germany, and I’m excited to join this community.

I have a background in traditional sewing, but I’ve recently decided to move toward leathercraft. As an absolute beginner, I am particularly drawn to the traditional craftsmanship itself. I’m looking forward to the new challenges that working with leather brings and I’m fascinated by the unique design possibilities this material offers compared to fabric.

I’m starting from scratch with my skills and tools, focusing on learning the fundamentals of saddle stitching and proper edge work. For me, it's all about mastering the hand-tool techniques and understanding the nature of the material.

Any tips for someone transitioning from a sewing machine to hand-stitching with a pony and awl would be greatly appreciated!

Best regards, Sandra

Hello Philip, and other leather crafters, my name is David and after several years of leathercrafting I thought i knew what I was doing-I couldn't have been more wrong.

The depth of the videos that I've seen so far has blown my mind and I can't wait to learn all of the techniques and projects. Thank you for this course!

Hi there. I'm Luke. Nice to meet you all. I've always had a love for leather goods ever since I was a child. At the age of 40, I finally found myself in a position where I could dive into the craft head first. I've been leatherworking for just shy of a year now and it's safe to say I'm Well and truly. I've made belts, keychains, wallets, Handbags, leather trays, bracelets, and so much more. I look forward to learning even more along the way and admiring all the amazing makes displayed here. I have my first ever craft fair coming up this Saturday (Nervous chuckle).

Hello Philip and fellow crafters!

My name is Zachary Willardsen and I have been working with leather since 2020. I have been a member of this community before and only left for financial reasons but I am excited to be back. I am grateful for Philip and his extensive knowledge!

I hope to get to know you all better and learn from one another. Its a beautiful thing to have a community of people who are committed to the same craft!