Oakland sisters Brianna and Ashley combine their love for leather and passion for helping others through their company Duck+Chick. By selling their handmade leather goods, they can raise money for nonprofit organizations. When they first started, they donated to...
I’m Elia DeLeòn, designer and leather smith. I come from generations of dressmakers, which inspired me to pursue a degree in fashion design. After a few years of studying the trade, I debuted my first collection in NYFW. When I...
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States each year from September 15th through October 15th to recognize the culture, history, contributions, and accomplishments of Americans of Hispanic descent. Leatherworking and the Hispanic culture are indisputably intertwined. In the...
MEET DUSTIN He may have started small, but today, 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...
Tanner Claridge is a Prosthetist, husband, and father from Somers, Montana. When he isn't fulfilling his dad duties to his four children or making prosthetics, he is in his leather shop teaching people all around the world the art of...
Build a small bag with these step-by-step instructions! Click here to download the free pattern. YOU WILL NEED: 4 SQFT of a firm tempered 6/7oz leather 1 SQFT of firm 2/3oz leather 3 6/7 oz. 1” wide straps 15” long...
Jennifer Anderson grew up in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado with an artistic family where creative expression was encouraged. As the seamstress's daughter, she constructed clothing designs and explored fabric textures at a young age. After studying,...
Our Sneaker Starter Pack will get you started making a pair of leather sneakers in one of three styles, low-top, mid-top, or high-top! This intermediate-level project includes a pair of insoles and outsoles, pattern, and project instructions.An ideal project for...
SKU 3600-29 TandyPro® Ribbon Wallet Template This little wallet is a simple and fun project that most folks have never seen. Pull the snap and pull the ribbon and your cards come up for easy grasp.
SKU 3600-26 TandyPro® Zippered Clutch Template How to Video Using these templates you can create an awesome clutch which zips closed and holds lots of cards. There is also a zippered coin pouch on the inside. This clutch is a...
SKU 3600-28 TandyPro® Template Drawstring Purse Template Our TandyPro® by Maker’s Leather Supply Draw String Purse Acrylic Template is a great project to test your leatherworking skills.
The connections between mental health and making run deep. Every creation tells a story, often in ways that words can't express. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May we wanted to share personal stories of how leathercraft has...
