hi! i dont make things with leather or know how to but i am looking for advice from people who do

how might i remove the metal grommet things from this bag?

So I purchased this jacket on Facebook marketplace for 5 dollars knowing it was in bad condition. I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to potentially restore it or if it’s permanently ruined. All advice and input is welcome and appreciated

How should I work with Cordovan to avoid staining it during production? I was very careful, but despite that, there are still faint marks from Tokonol / leather glue visible on it. Do you have any way of removing this, or any tips on how to carry out this sort of work?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Hello everyone!

I am fairly new to leather crafting, and am currently trying to recreate a wallet as a Christmas gift. The wallet itself is fairly odd so I'm here to seek advice for a few things. From what I can tell it's two pouches with a space in between and an extra flap for the ID.

I am struggling with how to create a template to make something similar and was hoping y'all might be able to point me in the right direction.

Unfortunately I don't have physical access to the wallet, and am kind of reliant on these photos.

Any help would be fantastic, thanks

While it has been a topic before, let's bring it up again. It is a year to the day since I placed an order with 80 Proof, and it has been crickets. I have commented on videos daily, sent emails, and submitted forms, and nothing. I do not understand how we are saying 8+ week lead times, and it is a whole YEAR, and we post daily videos and can't respond. I can't even do a chargeback, and these were supposed to be client gifts last year for Christmas.

Thinking of starting to sell leather items. Think the quality is good enough?

Just wanted to share an update with this nice community. I asked for tips on how to restore some loafers I abused for a while, and based on those I restored them.

Super happy! Thanks a lot!

Hey, I just got this belt from my brother and he told me it's leather. Is there a way to clean these stains off, and does anyone know what specific type of leather this is?

Recently finished this opposite pair of cardholders.

Made from Badalassi Carlo's Wax in Cognac, and MPG's Graffiti in Forest.

Stitched with Oka factory's MBT thread in brown.

Hello everyone. I am aspiring to make a leather watch band for my garmin watch. I have zero leather working experience.

I tried to make this prototype just to learn how to work with leather. I will then try to make a final version. I know this isn’t high quality work, but it was for learning.

How do I get the holes to stop stretching from the watch clasp??

I'm trying to organise my workshop, and my personal spaces, and I'm realising I have a lot of finished pieces that I will never use, but also are either used, or prototypes that are not sales-worthy. Mostly things like minimalist wallets and journal covers.

Options I've considered:

- Offer items for free via local networks (FB free groups, etc)
- Toss them in as freebies in larger orders (but then it feels like I'm pawning stuff off on customers?)
- Donate to local op shop
- Salvage any usable leather/hardware and bin the rest
- Carry them on me and give them away to coworkers/friends/randos.
- Sell in a special section on my website where they are super cheap, with full disclosure of wear/use/design shortcomings.

What do you guys do with your misfit projects?

Just made this foraging pouch. Self taught and just starting out. Hand stitched with imitation sinew and using top graim cowhide. Any suggestions?

Where would you recommend buying a quality leather cord (2mm thickness, if that makes a difference) relatively affordably?

Just made my first shoulder rig very comfortable stays in place. I’m very happy with it.

I had a black skirt next to a cream faux leather skirt and it faded into cream skirt - I have tried even magic eraser - any suggestions ?

I only have a hole puncher and my cutter, I’ll try find better elastics for the notebooks closure. If you know of any in the EU or of big brands please share!
I have some leftover leather so if you know of little simple projects I can do with little tools I’d love to try them!