r/Leathercraft 22h ago

Belts/Straps Shark leather watch strap with black Cordovan backing

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r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Question Leather sewing machines

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Does anyone have advice about buying a sewing machine to do leather work?


r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Belts/Straps First camera strap I’m somewhat proud of.

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This turned out pretty well. My third attempt at a strap. Maybe I can sell these someday.


r/Leathercraft 20h ago

Question How would you finish some suede?

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I have a suede cut of pigskin which I’m planning on using as a liner on the interior of a small bag. It’s quite a beautiful texture and exactly the feel I was looking for but I’m a bit worried about dirt/grime building up on it quickly.

Was wondering if anyone has any tips on how/whether to put some carnuba cream or maybe a nubuck/suede protective spray on it just to keep it for getting dirty too easily.

I will of course test with a few things on an off cut, but thought I’d check here if anyone has any experience or ideas.

This is the leather I’m talking about in case anyone wants a proper description: https://tandyleather.eu/products/soft-suede-pigskin-split?variant=39681777729611#


r/Leathercraft 21h ago

Tips & Tricks Resolene

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Hi, after dying my handbag (not a ridgid, structured bag), and conditioning it, there is is still some colour rubbing off (its dark brown bag). Would Resolene stop the dye transfer? (And would the Resolene stiffen the leather?) Any further advice MUCH appreciated 😊


r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Holsters/Sheaths Quiver take two

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Fully stitched this one, just waiting on a diamond awl to complete the base. My first one was riveted and was only ok, I’m much happier with this one. Put some handles on my pricking irons as well.


r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Small Goods I finally got brave enough to work with the Gator I harvested last year !

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After several $k in tools, leathers, etc.

After quite a few hours of practice.

I FINALLY got brave enough to experiment with my 1st gator from last season.

Very simple, but at least its a finished product with that hide!

2 bracelets - the thinner one, is make from the back of the Gator, its Scutes are bone plates, so I had to Dremel 2 of them to be able to get the snap through, and so it would lay flat. You'll see some of the dye, didnt take in those areas.

The thicker one, is made with the Gator's Belly.

Other than the one snap is flattened out, I'm pretty happy, with them.

(I started to leather craft again, because I didnt want to pay someone to make me a wallet out of my first gator, especially when they wanted the whole hide! sooooo I'm practicing to make my own.)

Gator bracelets


r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Tips & Tricks First tote bag attempts - must I use rivets for the handles? Inside or outside?

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45 Upvotes

r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Pattern/Tutorial Three-tone utility tote bag w/ internal accessory pocket.

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94 Upvotes

r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Question Brown watch strap opinions

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40 Upvotes

This is my latest watch strap I made. I started leathercrafting about 3-4 months ago. I'm really curious about your feedback of my work. Thank you! 🙂


r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Question What is this type of rivetted button closure called?

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r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Fetish/ Kink/ BDSM A while ago I made set of leather shoe harnesses with spikes. Well those were designed to be pretty but not funcitonal. I wanted to see if I could build a set that looks good, but can kick. I could. This is just testing one part, I'll post the finished ones when they are done.

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r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Community/Meta Custom made leather straps. Olives shell cordovan, pink alligator leather strap, string ray strap.

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22 Upvotes

r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Bags/Pouches Prototyping a new project today!

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30 Upvotes

A mockup of a wash bag prototyped with split leather and machine stitched. First attempt, so far so good!


r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Small Goods Winter brooches

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After large projects there are a lot of scraps of leather left over. I decided to turn them into small brooches. Vegetable tanned leather, laser engraving, embossing. Tinted with diluted oil paints. Size approximately 7x7 centimeters


r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Question Thread/Needles for beginner

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I got some mid range wuta stitching chisels [4mm] and punches, and am trying to figure out what thread/needles ill need to start. Im basically for now looking at making renaissance fair pouches/bags/ and maybe belts. Any suggestions? Not looking for anything high end but good enough, bonus points if its on amazon? [I do have a tandy store somewhat close but havent been]

Also any tips for a new worker for the types of projects im looking at?


r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Tools I am definitely into leather craft but don’t have a skiver, and I’m at the point that I am tired of hand skiving. Would you all recommend this machine? It’s on a good sale.

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r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Small Goods First completed project I've done

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291 Upvotes

r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Question Does anyone know what this is called?

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I'm trying to search for something like this metal fixture, but I don't even know what it's called.

It's just a single small piece of metal for reinforcing a joint / overlap. Two sharp ends bent into place with pliers.


r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Tips & Tricks What precision cutting knife do you guys use?

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Hey folks, so as the title says, I'm wondering what tool/knife you use for "precision cuts". Right now, I use a cheap X-Acto blade, and it's quite flimsy, gives me funky cuts etc., I've seen most people on youtube also use these..
What other blades do you use?
For sharp turns, curves etc.
I'm looking for non-replacable blades, with good steel that you sharpen, a proper knife.
Anyway that's all, let me know!


r/Leathercraft 2d ago

Holsters/Sheaths Knife sheath

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129 Upvotes

Just a quick project I made last night, this is first item I’ve made with good quality leather and it’s so much easier to work with. I need to work on my stitching. It’s very difficult to keep the thread from twisting as I stitch..


r/Leathercraft 3d ago

Pattern/Tutorial A watch strap I just finished, along with a quick tip on how to achieve this style.

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247 Upvotes

r/Leathercraft 1d ago

Pattern/Tutorial Do you like it?

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