Fine Leatherworking

Sometimes when making leather goods for production, I feel the crunch of deadlines and spend way too much time on a piece for what we’d like it to cost. Like any business, it can be long hours and hard on the body. There are parts of this craft, though, that can seem like a little break in the day. Waxing thread is one of those things....

Waxing Thread for Handsewing Leather | Fine Leatherworking Sometimes when making leather goods for production, I feel the crunch of deadlines and spend way too much time on a piece for what we’d like it to cost. Like any business, it can be long hours and …

Last year, we launched an online course, The Zippered Wallet, which helps students tackle the challenge of making this complex project. The most challenging aspects are related to the zipper, including sizing, placement, and alignment. There are other formidable steps, such as cutting all the pieces correctly and in the right sequence, so they all fit together. We intentionally chose a simple interior design because the rest of the construction is complex....

Expanding on the Zippered Wallet | Fine Leatherworking Last year, we launched an online course, The Zippered Wallet, which helps students tackle the challenge of making this complex project. The most challenging aspects are related to the zipper, inclu…

When you try a new skill on your own, it can be difficult to troubleshoot. Edge finishing methods, for example, can be particularly nuanced. Did you apply enough pressure? Not enough pressure? Was the sanding at the right angle? There are a host of questions to ask. It can be even more complicated if you use different materials. Maybe your method is sound, but not for the leather you picked....

Material Bundles | Fine Leatherworking When you try a new skill on your own, it can be difficult to troubleshoot. Edge finishing methods, for example, can be particularly nuanced. Did you apply enough pressure? Not enough pressure? Was …