Newbie interested in getting into leatherworking

[Tugadude]

On 9/21/2020 at 12:48 PM, rdhays2000 said:

Hello everyone,

I'm new to leatherworking.  I've been thinking about learning a new skill and leatherworking sounds like something that I would like to learn.  Any words of advice and suggestions are welcome. Any recommendations for tools and materials are welcome.

Richard

Welcome!  Go to the area of the forum that deals with beginners and their questions.  There you will find a bunch of topics that deal with what tools to buy, types of leather, etc.  I think you'll find them helpful.

The "sub-forum" is called Getting Started and you'll find topics like this:

My advice is to not drop a load of cash on tools you may find out later you don't want or need.  Many commonly-available tools can be used in order to get you started.  There are certainly leather-specific tools and when you know you need them, buy them.  

 

Good luck!

[JayEhl]

I got started with a starter kit from Tandy.  Probably alot of us did.  It helped to solidify my thoughts about the craft and is now a passion.   can't say I've 'replaced' any tools but I sure have gotten some better ones.  And with many crafts, the more you practice the better you get.   And, also, like with many hobbies, you can spend as little or as much as you want.    

But in all seriousness, coming from a leather noob, too.  Welcome!  I learned so much just by searching the forums.  An unbelievable amount of treasure from really knowledgeable and helpful folks from all over! 

~JL

[chrisash]

This lady explains how to make most types of leather goods 

https://www.youtube.com/c/JHLeather/videos

[zuludog]

The same sort of tools & techniques are used to make many items, and there is a lot of information on YouTube. Search for the techniques such as saddle stitch, edge finishing and so on; and how to make...belts....wallets....knife sheaths or whatever and you'll see how things are done. Could also search for 'beginners leather tools', and the Tools section on this Forum

Have a look at these YT channels - JH Leather....Ian Atkinson....Nigel Armitage.....Geordie Leather. There are many others of course, as many as you have the stamina for!

[rdhays2000]

Thank you all. I will check out the getting started forum.

[alien883]

On 9/21/2020 at 1:48 PM, rdhays2000 said:

Hello everyone,

I'm new to leatherworking.  I've been thinking about learning a new skill and leatherworking sounds like something that I would like to learn.  Any words of advice and suggestions are welcome. Any recommendations for tools and materials are welcome.

Richard

Get a second job, rob a bank or make sure u have a rich wife...its going down hill from here!!! Lol

Welcome to the club....