alex1811

Hi There, Here is the video tutorial: I have used a thin baby calf veg tanned leather, I love this choice for small leather goods as I was looking for something sturdy but no too thick. As usual I stitched it with linen thread from fil au chinois in size 432 and used a Blanchard #8 pricking irons. You could go for smaller pricking iron and smaller thread but I quite like the authentic look of the fat stitching look gives to the product. Using natural veg tanned leather means the leather is going to age nicely and gain a nice patina... can't wait to see how... I will start using it from today and do another post in a couple of months so your guys can see the difference! Download patterns and watch videos on my website: https://am-leathercraft.com/

I think you are right, one can do with a fewer tools than that. The electric creasing iron is quite convenient but also very expensive, it can of course be replaced by a cheaper non electric creaser, veg tanned leather can even be creased with a cold iron...

Hi there, I have made a video about the tools I use on a daily basis, in my own opinion you don't need so many make great leather goods. I have made a post on my blog about this if you want you can read it here: https://am-leathercraft.com/blogs/news/which-tools-do-i-need-for-leather-work VIDEO LINK Share your thoughts and please pardon my not so good English I am French

Hi fellow leather workers, Get 20% on all patterns using the coupon code DISCOUNT20 in my Etsy store

Thanks! I purchased it from Japan, unfortunately no vacuum deviced attached which can be problematic for big production but fine for small artisan workshop.

My latest video tutorial is about corner stitching, I have made a horseshoe coin purse to demonstrate the technique. Patterns are available on HERE

I am using 1.3mm leather.

Thanks!

Hi There! The watch strap pattern bundle is now available. It includes 4 standard men sizes. 18/20/21/22mm lug, 18mm buckles for all. Check it out! Video tutorial below:

Hi, I am using box calf.

Thanks!

Dyes are from Kenda Farben an Italian leather finishing product company. The dye is applied with a piece of foam.

Hi here is some of my work. These last few years I have mainly been into small leather goods and I have also recently launched a pattern store for the leather crafters (I am progressively adding more styles) and a Youtube channel. Cheers

Hi all, I like to share with you a link to my Etsy store where I sell leather goods patterns. Most of my patterns are accompanied by free video tutorials that you will find on my youtube channel. Thanks! Alex

Hi everybody, I am new to this forum and been for 16 years a leather crafter. I am from France but living in Vietnam with my wife and kid for the last 10 years. I have co-founded a shoe and leather good business here in Saigon. Glad to learn and share what I know on this forum. Cheers, Alex