Help Wanted: Need Leather Prototype Made from Tech Pack + Patterns

[primeexample]

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a high-end leather bag project and looking for someone with experience to help me create a leather prototype. I already have:
    •    A salpa mockup
    •    Digital and paper patterns
    •    A full tech pack with specs
    •    Photos and visual references of the intended final shape

I’m now looking for a leatherworker or small shop (anywhere in the world) who can:
    •    Turn these assets into a clean, structured leather prototype
    •    Work with curved, sculptural forms (this is not a slouchy or soft bag)
    •    Handle remote collaboration (I’m based in NYC but open to working with someone anywhere)
    •    Communicate clearly and professionally — this prototype will be shown to factories, press, and buyers

The ideal person is comfortable working from provided patterns and tech specs, can work with firm leather or reinforce shaping where needed, and understands how to translate salpa mockups into final leather builds.

If you’re interested, please DM me or reply here, and I’ll be happy to send more info (photos, mockup images, or specific measurements). A non-disclosure agreement can be issued if needed. Paid project.

Thanks so much!

[Wizcrafts]

15 hours ago, primeexample said:

I’m working on a high-end leather bag project and looking for someone with experience to help me create a leather prototype. I already have:
    •    A salpa mockup

You might want to define the meaning of the word "salpa" for us old school leather crafters. Since it is a requirement, it will help to mention if you are supplying it and other materials and hardware to your prospective assignees, who will be freelancing to build things for you.

[Digit]

Salpa is Salamander (brand) leather reinforcement (factory-made by the roll from leather scrap mixed with latex and pressed to uniform thickness of .4, .6, .8 or 1mm). I guess the OP has cut out some forms and glued/clamped/pinned them together to form a rough prototype.

At school we use salpa to reinforce chrome tan leather to form shape-holding bags and accessories. If you mostly work with veg tan you probably don't need it.

[bowthemaker]

On 10/4/2025 at 10:00 AM, primeexample said:

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a high-end leather bag project and looking for someone with experience to help me create a leather prototype. I already have:
    •    A salpa mockup
    •    Digital and paper patterns
    •    A full tech pack with specs
    •    Photos and visual references of the intended final shape

I’m now looking for a leatherworker or small shop (anywhere in the world) who can:
    •    Turn these assets into a clean, structured leather prototype
    •    Work with curved, sculptural forms (this is not a slouchy or soft bag)
    •    Handle remote collaboration (I’m based in NYC but open to working with someone anywhere)
    •    Communicate clearly and professionally — this prototype will be shown to factories, press, and buyers

The ideal person is comfortable working from provided patterns and tech specs, can work with firm leather or reinforce shaping where needed, and understands how to translate salpa mockups into final leather builds.

If you’re interested, please DM me or reply here, and I’ll be happy to send more info (photos, mockup images, or specific measurements). A non-disclosure agreement can be issued if needed. Paid project.

Thanks so much!

DM Sent