r/Leatherworking

Hi everyone,

I’d like to show you my very first leatherworking project. For about half a year now, I’ve been really interested in this wonderful craft. I watched hundreds of videos and checked the related subreddits here on Reddit every day. I had a lot of information on the topic, but until recently, I didn’t have any tools or leather.

Then, a few days ago, I finally bought a basic set of tools and some leather scraps I found on eBay. According to the seller, it’s vegetable-tanned leather from Italy. I was really eager to finally get started on my first project. Since I’ve been deeply into the EDC scene for a long time, I knew right away what my first project would be: an EDC card holder. I found a template I liked and started working on it yesterday. I had so much fun that I completely lost track of time.

It didn’t turn out perfectly, but I’m still pretty happy with it. I’ll do a few things differently next time, though, because I really learned a lot while making this very first one.

Now I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts. Suggestions for improvement and so on.

Thank you very much and best regards to this wonderful community.

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Just finished my first bifold wallet from a bunch of buttero leather and traditional english bridle leather scraps. Template originally designed :)

I’ve been cranking out small projects this past week, and this is my most recent. I’m very happy with how my stitching has improved, and I’m excited to be reaching the end of this hide so I can try working with different leathers

While cutting out some centre slots for a wallet I realised I had accidentally created perfect little cable tidies.

Quick bevel, burnish, and snap install and they're good to go.

The leathers are Badalassi Carlo Waxy Cognac and Pueblo Olive. The snaps are hasi hato.

Hey guys!
I’m an amateur leather crafter. Normally I make helmet shields but I’m expanding my skills and looking at making suspenders. Here are 2 sets I have recently made for myself to demo. They are 1.75” wide and made of 8oz.

I am having an issue with sealing the suspenders. My process right now is pro dye, buff, tragacanth gum the sides and flesh side, Aussie conditioner overnight on the finished side, buff, and then 2 coats of resolene. I live in Las Vegas and I’m a sweater. These have lasted 4-5 incidents/ training sessions before becoming contorted, stretched, and the dye is rubbing into my coat.

I am open to an and all suggestions to better seal the leather. I’m currently looking at pure beeswax and snow-proof. I’m also looking at increasing the size to 2” and 10-11oz leather. Any and all advice will be appreciated.

It’s finally happening…I’m getting a real work space! Instead of a 2’ x 3’ coffee table (that also houses my tools), in the same room that doubles as my office and armory, I’m getting a 24’ x24’ space on the second floor of our new outbuilding!

I’m looking for recommendations on a quality work table. The wall I’ll be using is 24’ long and my plan is to center it between the two middle windows. I’m looking for something with a decent amount of work space, and obviously solid enough to hold up to punching! I’m thinking 24” x 48 minimum…but bigger is okay. There will be additional storage added on either side of the work table. Drawer storage is a plus, but I can work other solutions for that.

Show me what you’ve got - or what you would want!

Thanks!!

Link in the comments :)

Just got these two veg tan shoulders from weaver in. The bottom one looks normal but it’s my first time buying this large amount of leather. Is this how a normal single shoulder should appear? Kinda confused by the random deep v cut and the corner at the bottom cut. Did I get sold scrap or?

Picture for reference- does anyone know where I can find a template that is similar to the gundeck wallet by open seas leather?

It’s a Bally wallet. I really liked it so it’s sad this is its status. I know I may sound overexaggerated but I like taking care of my things. Any way to solve it? Any help is appreciated.

Recently bought a large leather vintage suitcase and plan to convert the leather into a handbag. I would love to save these brass feet to reuse but don’t know how to get them off without ruining them. If anyone has any advice, I would be very grateful. Second photo is the interior side of the grommet holding the brass foot on.