Category: Working The Leather: A series of videosPage 1 of 2

Leather-working

Tanning done differently: Fez

Here is a very old way people used to and still tan leather in Fez, Morocco. Photo by Linn Legros on Unsplash

The famous saddle stitch

Here is a short instructional video of the quintessential stitch used in leather-working. This stitching style makes projects longer to complete, but also ensures the longevity of your…

Hermès: The making of a leather strap

Here is a walk through of how Hermès makes a leather strap. The video is a little too commercial, but it displays the making of a watch strap…

Dunhill

This is a video of the making of document case by Alfred dunhill. This without a doubt a master at work. attention to detail and the way he…

Scuola del Cuoio

A little tour and history of a place that I love and have had the pleasure of visiting in Firenze. Photo by Jonathan Körner on Unsplash

The one and only: Shell Cordovan

I know most people would not have heard of the name/term Shell Cordovan. This is the “crème de la crème” when it comes to leather. The one thing…

Delvaux… tradition of excellence

Here is a nice and short write up about a very old and fine leather-working house from Belgium founded in 1829. They sure make beautiful pieces. “The Oldest…

Tools of the trade

Acquiring all the leather working tools could be an overwhelming process if you don’t know where to start; However, you only really need a few simple tools to…

So you want to “leather work”…

Awesome overview of leather work, leather types and tips. Enjoy! Photo by Joel Lee on Unsplash

Some of the best from the States…

The name Horween in the leather-working world, specially in North America, is synonymous with top quality. Here is a tour of their factory in Chicago. Photo by Chris…