I love to learn about the history of leatherworking. While there are an ever-growing amount of leatherworking resources online, there are still many areas of leathercraft that are difficult to find. I can access a nearly endless supply of articles and videos on beginning techniques. but there’s hardly anything available for different skiving methods or […]
CR Fashionbook- Anatomy of a Bag: Reed Krakoff
This week’s Pinterest Post is on a teardown of a Reed Krakoff bag. It’s really interesting to me how each company lays out their bags for production. Most document the details on their patterns; something I often do too. I like see how they organize each piece, what aspects are essential to include such as […]
Videos: The Art of Fine Precision
Today’s post is a collection of two videos from two very talented and well-respected English leatherworking companies. The first, from Equus Leather, is a perfect example of how deliberate, sustained attention and an eye for detail create a beautiful finished piece. Just notice the focus and precision that the artisan brings to skiiving, creasing and […]
Short Film: The Old Tannery
This is the story of Barry Knight one of the few remaining tanners in the UK. Situated in the centre of Bristol, within the seemingly untouched grounds, lies an old Tannery. Thomas Ware & Sons dates back to the 1840’s, the beginning of the Victorian era, yet their technique and craftsmanship remains unchanged. This short […]
Customer Creations: Creatively Designed Bags and Card Wallets
This week’s Customer Creations post is an assorted mix of leather bags and card wallets from some of our most talented Fine Leatherworking customers and community members. Included are two beautifully textured bags for women, a blue Chevre card wallet, a leather portfolio case with a magnetic handle clasp, and some incredible alligator tote bags […]
Video: A Day in the Life of a Shoemaker
Today’s post is a video from the workshop of John Lobb, a heritage, bespoke, leather shoe-making company from London that has been serving clients such as the the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales since the mid-19th century. What really strikes me about this quiet, intimate look at their family-run business is how […]
Customer Creations: Knife Sheaths and Leather Bracelets
This week’s Customer Creations post is a mix of custom knife sheaths, mixed leather/sterling silver bracelets with linen thread, and a few hand-sewn belts with creatively designed buckles for good measure. Claude Scott Blue Knuckle Designs Leigh Baragwanath
Pinterest Highlights – Briefcases and Business Accessories
I put together a few examples of Briefcases and Business Accessories for you for this week’s Pinterest post. These two project types can be really hard to design for because people tend to be conservative with what they ultimately choose. Sometimes you’re choosing between seemingly insignificant details. The sum of those details however is what […]
Leather Armor Fun
Even though I mostly make designer leather goods, I’m secretly a geek at heart. I recently came across a beautiful example of detailed leather armor made by the folks at Savagepunk Studio. What I love about this is the attention to detail and how the theme is pulled through the construction of the piece. It […]
The Life and Work of a Master Bush Craftsman
Today’s post is a story of a master bush craftsman, Doug Kite, who recently celebrated his 92nd birthday by donating the best of his life’s leatherwork to the Museum of Victoria collections. Although humble and modest in nature, Doug’s leather plaiting and braiding work is sought out by admirers and collectors around the world. His […]