Are girls allowed? :P

[karlova]

Hi everybody, I want to introduce myself, I have been reading the forum for some time and finally registered. My name is Marina, I am a graphic designer since 1998 (or I was? Haven't done any graphic design since I got leather), I am a Russian and I live on a sailboat in Guatemala with a little Chi dog named Bonny, who is responsible for everything (she hadn't had a harness, I had to make her one). 

I guess I started making leather stuff seriously a few months ago and now I'm into hand stitching and buying tools and all these things. I am enjoying it so much that I just can't stop I sell here locally in my friends' restaurant and I have even sold quite a few items. I have to order everything from the US and you can imagine the shipping rates (for example, when I order from Acadia, the price of the leather doubles when it arrives here). Well, this isn't a reason to stop doing this, right. 

Oh and I created my brand, it's my surname - Karlova - just waiting for the stamping iron to be delivered! 

I would like to show you some of my work

[karlova]

[karlova]

[karlova]

This tote is machine stitched, but I don't like doing this anymore, not with leather :D 

[karlova]

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[immiketoo]

Yes, girls are allowed!  Some of the best in the world are of the female persuasion!  I understand the pricing thing.  I live on an island, and EVERYTHING is more expensive here, especially shipping!  Welcome, and nice work!  Love the dog pose.  Fabulous!

 

[LumpenDoodle2]

Hi, girls definately allowed.  

You might get the odd touch of mysoginism, and a tad lack of humour (probibly age related) but on the whole, they are a not too bad bunch of chaps, with a lot of knowledge, and willing to help.

You’ve put together some really nice stuff there, and a very nice mix of products.    Not only is your dog lovely, but there is definately a market for pet leather items. 

Have you got yourself a webshop outlet yet?    I’ve been finding that a presence on Etsy and Facebook, along with your own webshop, work best.

Your graphic design credentials shine through in your products and photos.

Maureen

[KingsCountyLeather]

Welcome to the forum. 

I absolutely love your work and I think very sellable anywhere. If you don’t mind a bit of critique... I think if you used edge paint on your leather it would bring your work to a new level of perfection?

Delighted to see another lady leather craft person on board.  

[bikermutt07]

Plenty of talented ladies here. And glad to have another. Welcome aboard.