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Hello All,

This is my first post on the forum. I have been making small leather goods for around 5 years now, mainly card holders, wallets and notebook covers. I am looking at trying to start making different items to try and develop my skills further and become a bit more creative.

It has been nice be able to find somewhere like this where there are other likeminded individuals who share the same passions for the craft.

Hi all,

Total newbie here. I’m enrolled in the Beginner classes and so far I’m working my way towards mastering the saddle stitch. I’ve been stabbed by my stitching awl quite a few times along the way but I’m getting the hang of it now! Looking forward to learning more techniques as I progress through the course. Thanks to Philip for sharing your super helpful knowledge! I got into leathercraft because I really wanted to have a hobby where I can make something beautiful with my own two hands. I’m hoping to be able to make my own bag one day.

Hi everyone,

My name is Jazz, and I'm excited to join the Leathercraft Masterclass community!

I hail from Hong Kong and have been working in product design for many years. My professional life revolves around creating and developing various products, focusing on both aesthetics and functionality. While my career keeps me immersed in the world of design, my true passion outside of work lies in leathercraft.

For quite some time now, I've been enjoying the process of creating various leather products as a hobby. I find immense satisfaction in working with this material, from selecting the hides to the meticulous steps of cutting, assembling, and the final stitching. It's a wonderful blend of creativity and tangible craftsmanship.

Now, I'm looking to take my leathercraft journey to the next level. My goal is to combine my extensive product design experience with my love for leatherwork to design and create truly unique and…