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Hi, It's Chaoswolf. I'm 39 years old german hobby leatherworker. My English skills are slightly bad, so please bear with me. I try to read and write without a translator so far it is possible. Unfortunately, there are no active german leatherworker bulletin boards. I'm new at this hobby, I do it sin...
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Hey all - nice to meet you. My name’s Jason (JP) and I’m a part time leatherworker over in the UK in a small village in Derbyshire. Been working with leather for around 10 years after watching Bruce Cheaney on YouTube whilst I was at university. Spiralled since. Most of my work uses J&FJ...
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Hello, there. I am very happy to have found this place as I have been leather working for a few years now and have really not had much contact with other leather workers. I have started working with leather because I also am a knife maker and wanted to make my own knife sheaths. That got me started...
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Greetings all: First post, joined because I just bought my first walking foot machine - a Mitsubishi DY-253 and the only information I could find (other than parts and owners manuals on line) were threads on this forum. I am a rank novice at leather working. I first used industrial se...
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Hi! My name is Chip. I’m new to leather working. I instantly loved it because it involves sewing with a sewing machine and reminds me of wood working (which I also love). I want to make nice bags and wallets for both women and men to sell. No website yet as I am just getting started...
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Hi from New Zealand, newbie leatherworker with an interest in all things leather, Im making wallets, masks, bags, hats, all sorts of pouches and some NSFW items and slowly sorting out Etsy. I have an interest in the history of leather and am keen on all aspects of viking age leather (I would love to...
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Hello, everyone! My name is Riley and I am the proprietor of Alfred Leatherworks! I've been a member of this forum since 2014, however it seems I have never formally introduced myself here. I am a disabled Air Force veteran, having spent seven years in the USAF as an intelligence analyst. Since...
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Hi, I'm new here. I've recently become interested in the concept of working with leather. I have not, yet, purchased the first relevant tool or scrap of leather, partly because I haven't been home, and partly because I'm looking at projects, tools, and techniques used by others. I kind of like to...
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Greetings all, James M. here from Pontotoc, Mississippi. I'm fairly new at leather craft and I've gotten a very basic tooling and stitching kit together. Here's a sample of my work that I did for a friend. I've been a hobbyist blacksmith for several years and have recently delved into the world...
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Greetings! I joined the forum yesterday and have already found a ton of great information and seen some amazing works here. My leathercrafting journey started a few months ago when I took a basic leather carving class at the Tandy leather store here and I started a leather construction/fabricat... -
I've been reading posts on this forum for several months now and have gained so much knowledge about industrial sewing machines. I want to thank all the contributors for taking the time to share their valuable knowledge and experience to people just getting started. I knew that sewing was in my...
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Hey guys, I’m shock. I moved to Alaska a little over a year ago and got connected to Jake907 through a mutual friend. The winters are long and dark with the sun going down at 3pm. Needless to say, there is plenty of time for hobbies. I’ve been around leather working for as long as I can remember; I...
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Hey, it's me— a new member, why don't you click this and say hi!
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Hey, you clicked the title! Thanks for doing that. As you may have deduced, I am a new member; while I made this account awhile ago, I am just starting to get more active on this. I am a hobbyist leather worker, and hopefully I can change that and become a leather worker full-time. I have done... -
Glad to meet you all. I have been producing after-market knife sheaths for tall ship sailors for a few years now and have been working on improving the quality of my output. I look forward to discovering many new tips and tricks. here is my site
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Hello from the UK. I am a hobbyist leatherworker who has only be at if for 5yrs or so, I craft for my own pleasure & for the fun of making things for others. I have a flickr account for a record <linky> I have come here for inspiration & a place to turn to when Google ails on technica...
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Hello I'm just starting to use this forum and found out that this is a great place to be A year ago I started to work with leather and found a hole new world! Ever since I have worked on my skills and hope to get even better. well that's all I got have a nice day
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Just joined the forum and recently started to learn the craft (little over a month). I'm really enjoying the process and I find that it helps me unwind after a crappy day at work. Since joining I have truly learned a great deal from just lurking around. As I post things, please feel free...
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Hi, everyone! Efraín here, from Monterrey, Mexico. I joined the group because I've gotten somewhat serious on this as a hobby and want to learna bit more since I have some other projects in mind. I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself (and show off a little, to tell the truth). I'm a s...
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Hey everyone, I want to introduce myself as I just became a member. My name is Tim, and I am from the state of Vermont. I enjoy traditional archery, knife collecting( antique mini folders and balisongs) and leather craft. As for my intentions on this forum, I want to pick the brains of mast...
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New member here! Thanks to everyone for all the great information on this forum, it has really helped me get started. I'm already addicted as I've already collected four machines in four weeks to work on boat canvas and upholstery. My machines: -1956 Singer 201-2 -Pfaff 332-260 -Adler 98 indus...
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While looking at some youtube clips I got fascinated by leatherwork. Only just beginning so no proper tools just yet. My first attempt at making something and not just using some scraps to practice: Note: Not my design. I found it on Pinterest/Etsy and now I can't find it again but credit wher...
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Hi all, Not sure about the rules here but wanted to say hi - have been lurking for a month or so and figured I should actually sign up as a member! My day job is machining and fabrication in South Brooklyn; sewing is very much a side project, but I've always been interested in leather and webbing w...
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Glad to be a member. I'm a hobbyist of many things and am trying my hand at leather work. I am about to purchase a heavy duty sewing machine, so this forum should offer a good variety of facts and opinions. I'm sure I'll be able to pick up a lot of general tips along the way, too. Aside from reading...
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Hey Everyone. I'm Carson. A 16 year old high school student from Canada. Been leathercraftin for 4-6 months and about 5 hours a day. I've made bags wallets and even leather dress shoes although I did not carve the shoe last by hand. I'm really hoping to be an active member and contribute positively...
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Hello :] Thanks for all the input over the years, I managed to learn quite a bit before I finally have the chance to properly introduce myself :] My name is Michał (or Michael, if you choose so). I've been toying with leather for two years or so (self-taught under my own colors - "Barlogg's Worksh...
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