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 […]
Videos: Following Your Leatherworking Passion
Today’s post is a collection of two videos. The first is an inspirational video from Jan den Hartogh of Duke & Sons Leather. Jan used to spend all day sitting behind a computer and started to feel like something important was missing from his life. As a result, he decided to take up leatherworking and […]
Leathersmithe’s Making Your Own Sandal Guide
Davy Joel Rippner, a long time sandal maker, was recently reading our post on experimenting with sandals. He directed me to the great article on his site Leathersmithe, which takes you step by step on how to make a pair of sandals using a design that he has refined and used for many years. We’re […]
Pinterest Highlights – Handles and Sewing Details
I save lots of pins on construction details. These kinds of photos are great both for inspiration and getting a peek into how something is made. I also like seeing how different combinations of colors and/or materials will turn out such as the copper reinforcements in the third handle photo or the hand sewing over […]
Videos: Leather Goods Makers Old and New
Today’s post is a collection of four videos. The first two are from established leather goods companies. I love the words of wisdom that these guys reveal about the craft and business. The second two are from younger companies with equally younger founders. There are some equally valuable insights covered here but from a very […]
The Work of Nigel Armitage
Two weeks ago, I posted an interview of leatherworking master and highly respected Youtuber, Nigel Armitage. This week, we’re featuring some of his work in a dedicated post. Enjoy! Check out more of Nigel’s work at www.armitageleather.com