EasTexan Report post Posted September 18, 2014 Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and leather working. So far I am really enjoying its been a great way to relax and teach me patience. I do have couple of questions for the members here! Is there a place where I can find good, quality patterns for wallets, purses, and other items? Right now I'm just learning the tooling, but id like to get into sewing and stitching. It seems Tandy is okay, but some of their instructions seems to be a little, I don't know, half-assed when it comes to steps. Where is the best place to buy all of the tools I would need? I bought a beginners kit from Tandy, but I'd like to expand. Ive also bought a few books to help me with the process. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 18, 2014 The most important thing you can do right now is learn how to use the tools you already own. Expansion of the tools will not make you a better leather worker any faster than sleeping in the garage will make you a better driver. Learn the basics, . . . carving, stamping, shading, beveling, burnishing, sewing, lacing, etc. . . . and figure out what you want to do, . . . and what you do not want to do. I love making belts and holsters, . . . and I have no desire to become an expert at stamping and decorating them. I also do not do hand stitching any more than I absolutely have to. It took me some time to decide all these things, . . . so if you take your time, . . . you also will find where YOU belong, . . . in the leather working world. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
