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  • Basic Tools for Beginning Leatherworkers
    June 30, 2020

    Basic Tools for Beginning Leatherworkers

    By Jim Linnell When I first got introduced to leatherworking, I started with the Lucky Seven Tool Set that Tandy Leather was selling at the time—50 or so years ago!  A common misconception I’ve heard for years from potential leatherworkers...

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  • Legacy Brand Leather Satchel
    June 19, 2020

    Legacy Brand Leather Satchel

    Legacy Brand Leather was created by Ted Atkins in 2013 with the intent to share his passion for minimally designed leather goods. "For me, the word 'legacy' has grown to mean 'to pass the torch' to the next generation. This...

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  • New Sierra Deertan Sides
    June 17, 2020

    New Sierra Deertan Sides

    Our new Sierra Deertan Cowhide Sides have the soft, supple feel of fine garment deerskin as well as the toughness and durability of cowhide. Plus, it’s water-resistant, adding a dimension of wearability to garments made from this leather. These sides...

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  • Pontedero Double Shoulders
    June 11, 2020

    Pontedero Double Shoulders

    Pontedero Double Shoulders are full-grain, A/B grade Italian veg-tanned cowhide that has been hand-stained. It is a semi-pliable leather with a subtle texture that has minimal stretch and a very light pull-up effect. This leather has been finished using traditional,...

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  • New Kodiak Bends & Shoulders
    June 11, 2020

    New Kodiak Bends & Shoulders

    Kodiak Sides have been a longtime customer favorite leather. The rich oil-tanned hide is known for its durability and beautiful pronounced grain and now this favorite is available in 2 new cuts—Bends and Single Shoulders! “Kodiak is one of our...

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  • How to Choose Your Leather
    May 19, 2020

    How to Choose Your Leather

    Choosing the right piece of leather is the first step to a successful project. 

    There’s more that goes into it than you might think! Follow these tips to find your perfect hide. 

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  • Dustin Loftis
    May 17, 2020

    Dustin Loftis

    Dustin Loftis successfully owns and operates The Dusty Hide Leather Co., a business known for its beautiful custom-made leather goods. Dustin not only bridges traditional leatherworking techniques with contemporary design, but passes on the fine art of leatherwork by offering classes and workshops.
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  • The Watkins Family
    May 17, 2020

    The Watkins Family

    For Jennifer, Bill, and their daughter, Allison, leatherwork may have started as a hobby, but it soon grew into a family business. Tracing their leatherworking journey back to its beginnings in a Tandy class, the family has since sharpened their skills, now creating a variety of professional-grade wares for their shop.
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  • The Weekender Duffel Bag
    April 28, 2020

    The Weekender Duffel Bag

    Nearly everyone has a favorite travel bag. If you haven’t found just the bag yet, though, don’t worry. We can help you create your very own!
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