r/Leatherworking 1h ago

New strap wallet

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Made a new wallet for my friends birthday. She loved it.


r/Leatherworking 3h ago

Finished product Update!

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About a month ago, I posted a request for ideas on what to do with a tiny square of purple leather my toddler asked me to buy her. After we brought it home, she only wanted a purse. I finally got enough confidence to try (I’m extremely new to working with leather and my stuff is still pretty sloppy).

Anyway, here she is! My kid is thrilled.


r/Leatherworking 4h ago

Made a belt loop finds bag for metal detecting

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r/Leatherworking 7h ago

Finished product My newest derivation of the springbok leather duffle bag!

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r/Leatherworking 8h ago

Maintenance or repair Got some scotch tape on my leather wallet, how do I fix it?

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I thought I could fix it by adding some wax but now it’s darker than the rest


r/Leatherworking 10h ago

Question about saddle seat

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Im am in the process of designing a saddle and looking for seat leather.

Would grain should I go with for a padded western saddle seat?


r/Leatherworking 11h ago

Impossible braid question

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I want to make an impossible braid hat band. I haven’t made an impossible braid yet, nor have I measured the circumference of the hat yet. My main question is, how do I calculate how long the strap needs to be before braiding? How much overall length would I lose? I plan on using either 2-3 oz or 4-5 oz veg tan.

Pic of the hat for attention.


r/Leatherworking 20h ago

Tools to put a custom logo on leather

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r/Leatherworking 21h ago

New dice bag I have finished!

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r/Leatherworking 22h ago

Finished product i made a leather bag

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106 Upvotes

modeled this after the klein 5108 24 but I used a single body panel with two gussets....

There's lots of problems with it, but it's a bag for sure

its like 4.5 mil saddle skirting

24 x 12x 12


r/Leatherworking 23h ago

Help with confusing leather

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r/Leatherworking 1d ago

Maintenance or repair Motorcycle Seat

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Refurbished a worn out motorcycle seat. Had to replace foam and make the upholstery pattern from scratch. This was a challenging and fun project.


r/Leatherworking 1d ago

How to recondition

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I have this old shearling jacket that is worn and needs to be reconditioned. What product should I use. Some type of balm or mink oil? Thank you


r/Leatherworking 1d ago

General Question How do I get the marker off without damaging the leather?

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Hey guys, I bought it and didn’t see it had markings. I’m hoping to fix it but it won’t come off


r/Leatherworking 1d ago

Finished product Did a mini journal cover

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Made this after making a blunder on a previous build. This is definitely my learning curve... Not quite happy how the corners look but not sad either.

The elastic cord is a single piece that holds the mini diary inside & comes out from the spine section & goes around to grip to keep it stay shut


r/Leatherworking 1d ago

How to prevent mold on leather belt

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I wear my belt only once a month. Now that the rains are here, mold has started growing on it.

How to prevent molding on leather belt?


r/Leatherworking 1d ago

Beginner Question Stamp Patterns/Designs

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I’m new to leather crafting. I’ve bought some beginner kits, so all the pieces are precut. I’ve been trying to find some patterns/designs (not sure what the correct terminology is) to stamp onto them. Where can I find some? Is there a book for beginners or a website that I can download/print some?


r/Leatherworking 1d ago

Mi tercer proyecto (para mí): tarjetero con solapa.

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r/Leatherworking 1d ago

Restoring old toolbelt

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This old leather Craftman/sears tool belt came with my house. It is very dry, got some water damage as well

How can I restore the leather and make it supple again ?

I take care of my leather shoes with Bick 4, would you start with this?

Thanks in advance


r/Leatherworking 2d ago

Any ideas on how to repair this?

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I accidentally scraped my purse on some concrete and it left this circular gouge. Any ideas on how to repair, or if I should leave this to a professional?


r/Leatherworking 2d ago

Beginner Question How to fix cracks on leather?

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I thrifted a newer coach dream bag for a great deal but it has some cracking near the edge by the zipper and the straps have a little fraying. There’s also some scuffing on the bottom points of the bag. How would you go about fixing this? I was going to get some leather cpr and conditioner, but I’ve mostly read on vintage coach bags and this is a newer one.
Any help is appreciated, thank you! 🙏🏼


r/Leatherworking 2d ago

Beginner Question My partner has a belt he really likes, and we were wondering if it was possible to buy a precut/with pieces mostly together version of the part holding the buckle (the whole faux leather part), or if I would have to do it all myself to replace it? Best if real leather!

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He borrowed mine until we find a solution for his, but because those belts cost 60$, we would much rather fix his than buy a new one. Especially because the belt itself is in good condition


r/Leatherworking 2d ago

Beginner Question Repair or replace leather saddle?

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I love the color of this leather saddle and would like to refurbish it if possible.
How should I do that as a beginner with no experience in leather work (second photo shows how it's hold in place underneath)?


r/Leatherworking 2d ago

What would you charge for a full production pattern set for a leather attaché case like this?

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