DamiendeLyon Report post Posted April 2 hello everyone, I'm Damien and I'm writing to you from Lyon in France. I am 49 years old, I am married and I have a 19 year old daughter. I came across your forum while looking for information on a sewing machine. I have been working with leather in France for two years now. I saw that your forum already welcomed friends: Frenchmich (aka Micth) is one of the best leather craftsmen in France (even if he doesn't like people saying it) and he helped me a lot to get started and also Wyatt Earp who I meet in a workshop and with whom we spend good times working but also having fun. I am therefore a very motivated amateur and leather working is my hobby: I came to it because I am a rider (I do reined COWHORSE in France and in Europe) and one day, I wanted to repair a strap. One thing led to another, I discovered the whole world of leather and became passionate about carving. I make small pieces: knife cases, small bags, but also spur straps, bridles, straps... I try to learn and improve with each job. Thank you for welcoming me, I will be happy to share my little acquaintances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted April 2 From one transplanted (partial) Frenchman to another . . . welcome and glad to have you aboard. I am baasically a belt, holster, knife sheath, and gun case maker. I've done a bit of saddle repair . . . and a few spur straps . . . as well as chaps and chinks . . . but it is only an extracurricular activity for me. Most of my work follows the plain / practical idea . . . but if someone wants something fancied up a bit . . . I'll usually comply with his / her request. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted April 2 Welcome to the group. Bunch of great peeps here. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noordwesth Report post Posted April 2 Bon jour monsieur! Welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rleather Report post Posted April 2 to the forum, we are glad to have you here. We all share that passion for leather and are here to help on another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted April 3 Welcome! I make bridles as well, and the Antares bridles are a favorite. Your friend @FrenchMich is friends with sellier Jean-Luc Parisot whose work I have long admired. Not sure if Jean-Luc is doing leatherwork these days but his Instagram account has pictures of many beautiful items. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatesLeatherGds Report post Posted April 3 Welcome!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamiendeLyon Report post Posted April 3 3 hours ago, TomE said: Welcome! I make bridles as well, and the Antares bridles are a favorite. Your friend @FrenchMich is friends with sellier Jean-Luc Parisot whose work I have long admired. Not sure if Jean-Luc is doing leatherwork these days but his Instagram account has pictures of many beautiful items. I know Jean Luc too! A great guy!; he is retired from the leather industry but he s still working for himself. Thank you everyone for these welcome messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
