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Thanks Art, I started at Springfield leather after I discovered them while looking for a certain leather. I will checkout those videos as well. Thanks again Thank you Sylvia, I am checking out Bruce Johnson now, and will look up Barry King

Hi, My name is Sean, I have recently gotten serious in learning leather craft, I am mostly interested in making belt pouches, notebook cover, small cases eventually working my way up to messenger bag sized items but that is a bit down the road. I started out with a lock stitch awl and trying to make a wallet I could use, which was disappointing, then tried a larger heavier pouch, which was my first attempt at saddle stitching, also disappointing. I have now decided to start off the right way and bought the art of hand sewing leather, and am going to ease into projects this time around, trying to learn the correct way of doing things to make this an enjoyable hobby/obession, instead of just a means to an end. I look forward to your experience and any input you can give me, sadly no completed projects to show, but hopefully soon.

Hello Everyone, After a failed attempt to make a wallet using a lockstitch sewing awl and a case of the "I can do that's" (and a hefty dose of frustration) I have decided to start over and do things the right way. I have purchased The Art of Hand Sewing Leather and a couple other introductory books, and the complete set of making leather cases is on my to-buy list. However, after browsing the forum I have come to learn the mantra of buying tools for the project at hand and as is my want, buying the best. Can anyone provide manufactures and experiences for tools like awls, overstitch wheels, groovers, knifes, pretty much the basic stuff for stitching two pieces of leather together. I have browsed the local tandy store but with little experience in the field I do not exactly know what to look for, or where I should be looking. Any suggestions would be greatly appricated. Thank you in advance, Sean