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Tips for Zippers in Leatherworking

Last week, I posted about the idea of (tsudzukete) “keep going.” When sharpening knives for leatherworking,…

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Keep Going

I’m in the process of updating our online course, “Refining Your Technique.” At Fine Leatherworking, we…

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SFS: Making Sewing Awls

Moving Beyond the Basics

Getting Lost in Translation

Sewing Clams and Jigs:

Sewing Tower

An easier way to hand-sew boxes, cases, and more complex leather projects. Use the Sewing Tower to hold your work in the positions and angles that you need.

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Fine Leatherworking Awls

Our in-house made awls for marking and sewing leather. They are designed to make these jobs easier and more accurate and you can customize them to fit your preferences.

Leather Sewing Awl

$57.00 – $67.00

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Backstitch Awl

$39.00

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Marking Awl

$39.00 – $49.00

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Featured Tools:

Modern Leatherworking Tools from Doldokki

The award winning tool company, Doldokki, has been innovating and modernizing tool designs in Korea since 2007. If you’ve ever dreamed of combining the aesthetics of BMW or Porsche with leatherworking tools, Doldokki tools makes that dream a reality. Fine Leatherworking is Doldokki’s exclusive North American representative and we’re proud to offer their full line of tools.