zukiestyle Report post Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Hello, I'm looking forward to meeting everybody. I am a designer and maker of fashion and pet accessories and have just started to make handstitched leather products to expand my company. I am used to working with fabric but since attending a leather making course last month I have fallen in love with the art of using leather for my designs. So far my leather selection is still small but I can't wait to create lots more products. It really is satisfying finishing that final stitch and seeing the end results! I'm looking for advice on how to develop my new skills and where to find outlets where people may be interested in purchasing my products Thanks Dee Edited September 24, 2011 by zukiestyle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pounder Report post Posted September 24, 2011 Hello, I'm looking forward to meeting everybody. I am a designer and maker of fashion and pet accessories and have just started to make handstitched leather products to expand my company. I am used to working with fabric but since attending a leather making course last month I have fallen in love with the art of using leather for my designs. So far my leather selection is still small but I can't wait to create lots more products. It really is satisfying finishing that final stitch and seeing the end results! I'm looking for advice on how to develop my new skills and where to find outlets where people may be interested in purchasing my products Thanks Dee Welcome Dee You have found the mecca for almost anything dealing with leather and its visited by some of the most experienced craftsman today. We can't wait to see some of your completed projects, its easier to offer advice on the project raqther than just putting it out there. It goes without saying your product will most likely determine where you will find customers so again we really look forward to seeing your designs and finished projects. By the way, really like your avatar. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zukiestyle Report post Posted September 25, 2011 Welcome Dee You have found the mecca for almost anything dealing with leather and its visited by some of the most experienced craftsman today. We can't wait to see some of your completed projects, its easier to offer advice on the project raqther than just putting it out there. It goes without saying your product will most likely determine where you will find customers so again we really look forward to seeing your designs and finished projects. By the way, really like your avatar. John Thank you John, I spent last night reading a lot of interesting posts, and the dog collars and cuffs in particular caught my eye! I only know the basics so far, but I already am keen to learn the carving techniques I've seen. Beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pounder Report post Posted September 25, 2011 Thank you John, I spent last night reading a lot of interesting posts, and the dog collars and cuffs in particular caught my eye! I only know the basics so far, but I already am keen to learn the carving techniques I've seen. Beautiful! Dee Depending on what kind of carving you intend I highly recommend anything from Al Stohlman. There are several books available but I have found his to be quite extensive with how to's and other examples. By the way, I reviewed your other post with the pictures, some really good work there. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zukiestyle Report post Posted September 26, 2011 Dee Depending on what kind of carving you intend I highly recommend anything from Al Stohlman. There are several books available but I have found his to be quite extensive with how to's and other examples. By the way, I reviewed your other post with the pictures, some really good work there. John Thank you I shall take a look. Thanks for your kind comments. Onwards and upwards I hope! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
