I can’t help myself lately when I see keychains and small accessories. Something about the small details of these pieces are very enthralling and I end up saving a ton of pictures likes these. I think it’s in knowing how hard it is to make pieces this small, look good. Keychain Coin Pouch
Improving How Your Design Wears
Last week I wrote about experimenting with design. I focused mainly on how a design ‘looks,’ but that a design also encompasses how your creation functions. In the case of leather goods, this includes how the piece stands up to regular use and how it wears over time. A good design effectively accomplishes its purposes. […]
Experimenting with Leather Sandal Builds
10pm Saturday night. I try to publish a post every Friday morning for the Fine Leatherworking blog. On most Thursday nights I am doing final edits and then queuing the post for our newsletter and our blog. Two days later, I have long since blown that deadline. I will eventually end up posting a week […]
Videos: Making Leather Gloves
(photo: www.merchantandmakers.com) When I think of leatherworking today, I mostly think about bags, shoes and wallets. I had never considered making gloves but after watching several videos on the subject, it got me intrigued. I rounded up a few of my favorites and posted them below. Gantier – Glove Maker While browsing for other leatherworking […]
Pinterest Highlights – Technical Drawings for Handbags, Making Moccasins, and Leather Jewelry
This week’s round-up of our more popular Pinterest pins includes several how-to’s from the past and present as well as some unexpected ways of using leather. Leather Jewelry Graphic designer, mom and leather crafter Olivia runs Sokeen.fr, a French blog which includes a simple tutorial on making leather jewelry. Moccasins One potential project I’m […]
Small Key Accessories For The Win
Back in March I wrote a post highlighting small accessory making. Practicing on smaller details is a key component to making finer leather goods. When you can get every little thing right on a small accessory, you’re more likely to do the same when you make bigger things likes handbags and luggage. When we published […]
Videos: Making Alfred Dunhill and Ferragamo Cases
Watching established companies make their wares is a great source of inspiration and a glimpse into traditional techniques and methods. Making a Traditional Double Document Case Alfred Dunhill posted this video showcasing their Double Document Case which includes a peek into how it is made. The brushing throughout the video reminds me to work clean […]
Practice Finer Details with Key Accessories (Updated)
I love discovering short projects that can be completed within a day. As a new parent it’s hard to devote time to leatherworking, so I try to maintain my skills in any way possible and in any amount that I can. When I found this article by Caitlin and Manda from The Merrythought, it inspired […]
More Readers’ Leatherworking Spaces
A while back we posted on examples on how to set up your leatherworking space to work cleaner, faster and easier. Many of our readers sent us examples of their workspaces which inspired even more of you to show your examples. Below are a few more highlights of what we’ve collected. I’m still impressed with […]
Pinterest Highlights – Shrunken Calf
There are so many amazing leather goods out there made from Shrunken Calf. It’s why we decided to team with the tannery that makes these hides to be their official US partner. While the more famous examples are often shown, we’ve collected a few lesser known works from around the world that are also striking. […]