We just got in our new light duty snap pliers, and these are going to be a game changer for setting those metal spring snaps and magnetic...

We just brought in some new oval shaped welded tri-glide sliders and thought it would be a great time to talk a bit about using them with...

The Essentials Wallet is an unlined wallet that can be made entirely using one of our large leather panels (and a small bit of firm...

We have used a small leather bag for our cords and cables for quite a while now, and we love it so much - especially since you can whip one up without much fuss. Don't you just love a practical bag that doesn't take too much time and effort to make? We do, too - which is exactly why we thought we would do a blog post sharing how you can make your own! We refer to these as our "Leather Tech Bags" because we keep our cords, cables, earbuds, wireless chargers, and all sorts o

We recently got our straight punches in and since they are a staple in our workshop, we thought we would share some of the things we find them useful for. The two main things we love about straight punches is they allow us to cut really clean, straight lines and they prevent over-cutting (which can easily happen when using a rotary cutter or craft knife). So, let's talk about where this can make a huge difference for bag makers. If you are working with leather, you will lik

We recently added hand skivers to our website, so what better time to do a post dedicated to skiving? Skiving leather makes many people nervous (including me at times), but it is often necessary when working with leather. This is definitely a tool that you will want to have in your arsenal if you work with leather. So what is a skiver and how does it work? A skiver is a tool that is used to thin leather. It works by using a blade and a bit of pressure to shave bits of the

Lanyards are very handy for keeping up with work/school identification, hotel keys, and other cards. There are numerous patterns and tutorials out there for making lanyards, but we thought we would share this version we like to make using leather scraps. These are cute, easy to make, and they require very little materials. Here's What We Used (see link below for downloadable templates) Leather Scraps 4-5 oz Semi-Firm (we use veg-tanned leather) Front Window Panel - 4" W x 2

Leather straps are a great choice for both fabric bags and full leather totes alike. The most popular strap weight we sell are the 4-5 oz weight. People love this weight because they are easy to sew, and the thickness is more in line with cotton webbing and fabric straps. However, there is really something special about strap made with 6-7 oz (and even thicker) leather! I know. I know. If you are making a fabric bag with sew-in straps, or if you are accustomed to using a

If you work with leather, I am sure you are all too familiar with those tiny scraps that pile up. You know the ones - too small for a bag, yet we can't bring ourselves to throw away "good leather", so we collect them all. There they sit...and sit...and sit in that growing pile. Well, good news! We have another scrap project for you that is not only quick and useful, but it is a great way to use up even the tiniest leather scraps. Now let's talk about the other mounting p

Finishing the edges of your leather can really enhance the overall look of your project. This can be done with edge paint, or you could simply burnish them instead. If you have used edge paint before, you are probably quite familiar with the multiple coats needed, the drying time between coats, and the precision required when painting. If you struggle with this, you will love burnishing! Burnishing can be done fairly quickly and easily, and it will leave your project with n

Button studs are a great alternative to snaps. Not only are they easy to install, but they have a nice, sleek appearance. Even...

Leather punches are great tools to use for leatherwork. They make quick work of cutting out shapes that would otherwise require a fair...

Spring snaps are used frequently in bag making, so we thought we would share a tutorial on how to install snaps. Here we will cover two...

Leather tassels are a great way to add a pop of color and a bit of pizzazz to a bag. I like to make small tassels to add on the zipper pull of my handbags and zipper pouches. There is just something special about a cute little tassel, right?! So, if you haven't already made one before, you might just be surprised at just how easy they are to make - and how quickly they come together. These take less than 10 minutes to make (see the video below showing one method I use for

Webbing straps are extremely popular, and I love how they can be used to add pops of color to most bags. One thing I like to do when making straps with webbing is add bits of leather to hide the raw edges. This can be done a few ways, but here I will show you the quick and easy method I use when working with 1 ½” wide webbing and our pre-cut leather strap ends (video and written instructions below). First, you will need to grab your strap ends. You can purchase pre-cut lea

If you love our Keychain Card Wallet video tutorial, we have great news! We have created a template/pattern piece that can be used to...

Looking for a cute but simple and practical sew? We've got you covered! The Everday Soft Tote is just as the name suggests - a soft...

Do you have the desire to try leather on your projects, but don't know where to begin? Have you tried to shop for leather online but...

The Olivia is already loaded with pockets, but if you would like to add an additional large zipper pocket made with clear vinyl on the interior, you''ve come to the right place! I used 12- gauge vinyl for this one simply because it is what I had on hand, but you can use whichever weight you would like. I would imagine mesh could work for this pocket as well. There are a few bloopers in these videos, but I think you will get the general idea! BONUS: Add a Clear Vinyl Inte

The Olivia Carryall Tote is taller version of a bag that I have carried and made for several years now. There are so many great things about this bag! Where do I begin? I should first point out that the Olivia is a large tote - slightly larger than I would imagine most would carry as a purse. This bag is loaded with pockets, making it perfect for travel, beach trips, work papers, or even as a computer bag. In fact, the large interior zipper pocket can fit many 13" lapto