Members Jess Jones Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 This video has taken forever to get filmed and uploaded to YouTube. I have a NEW Leather Goods store in L.A. and thought I would show you that you too can start from your living room with two needles, thread, a bit of leather and a dream. It has been a long 4 years of uncertainty, grit and determination. I am posting this to you show all of my fellow leatherworkers that going retail is possible and making a full time career out of this labor of love is both possible and rewarding! I have posted several ads over the past 2 years looking for an apprentice or another leatherworker to come into my shop...still no takers. Quote "Intentionally box yourself into a corner on every project. Then find the courage within yourself to overcome it via the imagination and questions. Stay hungry. Stay curious. With time and heart, you WILL succeed." -Jess Jones
Members Jess Jones Posted July 3, 2017 Author Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) This video has taken forever to get filmed and uploaded to YouTube. I have a NEW Leather Goods store in L.A. and thought I would show you that you too can start from your living room with two needles, thread, a bit of leather and a dream. It has been a long 4 years of uncertainty, grit and determination. I am posting this to you show all of my fellow leatherworkers that going retail is possible and making a full time career out of this labor of love is both possible and rewarding! I have posted several ads over the past 2 years looking for a DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING apprentice or another TALENTED AND COMMITTED leatherworker to come into the shop...still no takers. Edited July 3, 2017 by Jess Jones added more info to post Quote "Intentionally box yourself into a corner on every project. Then find the courage within yourself to overcome it via the imagination and questions. Stay hungry. Stay curious. With time and heart, you WILL succeed." -Jess Jones
Members DJole Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 That's a nice little corner back there, with some spiffy machines! Quote \D. Jole \ --> <http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/Lindex.htm>
Members Dave Richardson Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 Nice shop. I would imagine the customers will like being able to see you working on there items, really adds to the "handmade" Quote https://www.facebook.com/dave.richardson.35977
Members Rohn Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 Nice shop! Like the machines and the bench with all the tools. Enjoyed the video. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
bikermutt07 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Posted July 3, 2017 Congratulations, and good luck. The shop and the inventory looks top notch. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Mattsbagger Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 Congrats and good luck. Quote
Members Sanch Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 Living the dream! All the best wishes to you!! Quote
Members Peter Darby Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 Very nice. Good luck! I really like your kits. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted July 3, 2017 Members Report Posted July 3, 2017 Congrats on living your dream! I liked the bikes too as I collect and restore vintage bikes. Mainly the older road bikes that were popular when I was a kid and couldn't afford them. Good luck with your business! Quote
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