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How To Make Your Own Blade - For An Awl!
Making an awl blade is something I like to do, mainly because I’ve become quite picky about what I like in order to get the best...
Leathercraft Masterclass
May 4, 20204 min read
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Are You Making These 4 Pricking Iron Mistakes? Plus 5 BONUS Tips!
Do you ever encounter issues on the rear side of your stitches? Have you ever been happy with the face side, but appalled by the rear of...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Apr 23, 20207 min read
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Uncovering The Secrets Of LV's Mini Trunk Clutch - 'Petite Malle'
The 'Petite Malle' (small trunk) by Louis Vuitton has got to be one of my favourite bags by LV. Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, this mini...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Apr 10, 20203 min read
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Pricking Irons. Vintage vs Modern. What's The Difference?
So which is better? Vintage pricking irons, or modern? In this short blog post, I will uncover some of the differences between vintage...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Feb 6, 20204 min read
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Stingray skin. The most unforgiving of the exotics
What is stingray skin? Stingray skin, also known as shagreen, is the upper portion of..
Leathercraft Masterclass
Jan 27, 20203 min read
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From John Lobb Bootmaker to leather goods businesswoman. Adriana Dickson shares her story.
Adriana has worked for some of the most prestigious shoemakers and fashion houses. Now that she runs her own leather goods business, I...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Nov 26, 201915 min read
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DIY The perfect leather craft knife - build along tutorial
The Craftsman's Craft Knife One of the most used, if not THE most used tool in every leather craftsman’s arsenal. It is the essential...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Nov 9, 20198 min read
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From Hermès Paris, to April In Paris. An interview with Béatrice Amblard.
From hand stitching Hermès handbags, to creating her own successful business. Fine leather goods maker, teacher and entrepreneur Bea...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Oct 6, 201910 min read
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One Simple Trick For The Ultimate Awl
How to pimp an awl, Masterclass style Learn the essential techniques you need to complete beautiful stitching. View our most popular...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Sep 22, 20195 min read
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Fine Leathercraft. The 7 Signs Of Luxury
In a craft filled with confusion, clarity is a luxury. So let's start by clearing the confusion. Defining fine leather goods, or luxury...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Sep 6, 20198 min read
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How To Restore. A Miniature Vuitton Handle Build Along
Vintage Louis Vuitton. Words that make any leather crafter go weak at the knees. Before LV became the LVMH giant French multinational...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Aug 19, 20197 min read
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