OliviaWildson

Leatherworking is a great winter hobby—quiet, creative, and very satisfying. You can definitely do it all by hand, no machines needed. People have made stunning leather goods by hand for centuries, so you're good to go with just basic tools and patience. I recommend "The Art of Hand Sewing Leather" by Al Stohlman (great for stitching techniques) and "Leatherworking Handbook" by Valerie Michael for a broader overview of tools, types of leather, and project ideas. Starter Tool Kit (for your projects): Knife: A skiving knife and a utility knife (like L’indispensable) will cover most tasks. Pricking irons (3.0–3.85mm) – better than chisels for finer work. Stitching awl and needles (John James) + waxed linen thread. Edge beveler (#2 or #3), edge creaser, adjustable groover, scratch awl – all very useful. Don’t forget a cutting mat, ruler, and burnisher (wood or bone). Look into European suppliers like Decocuir (France) or Le Prevo (UK) for quality tools without crazy shipping costs. And yeah, it’s true—finding a job nowadays can be tough in most fields unless you're using special services or platforms to boost your chances. So having a productive hobby like leatherwork is a solid idea!

Oh I remembered one more story An old lady was driving her little hatchback through town when she accidentally sideswiped a flashy Ferrari parked on the street. The Ferrari owner, a tall, muscular guy in a designer suit, storms out and yells, “Lady, do you have ANY idea how much this car costs? I’m calling the cops unless you give me $50,000 right now!” The old lady, unbothered, pulls out her phone and says, “Hold on, let me call my grandson. He’ll know what to do.” The guy smirks. “What’s he gonna do, little granny? Loan you fifty bucks?” She dials her grandson, puts him on speaker, and calmly says, “Sweetie, there’s a man here threatening me over his fancy car. Can you come down and help?” A deep, calm voice replies, “Be there in five minutes, Grandma.” Exactly five minutes later, a black SUV screeches to a halt, and five massive men in black suits and sunglasses step out. The guy in the Ferrari freezes as the biggest one approaches and says, “Which one of us do you want to explain the problem to?” Without another word, the Ferrari owner jumps in his car and speeds off. The old lady smiles sweetly. “Thanks, dear. I’ll see you boys at Sunday dinner.”

nice story