Hi Everyone!
I’m a full time LE Officer, with a huge passion for creating things. Hobbies to include, art, piano, tinkering with things, and sewing.
I got started with sewing almost 2 decades ago making tactical/outdoor equipment for myself, and friends. Started with a Sailrite semi-industrial, and worked up to my current Juki 1541.
I just got started with leathercraft quite recently (literally months- while recovering from a work related injury), and have been obsessed ever since. I started my journey with Tandy stuff, then quickly learned about higher end tools, which I wish I started out with.
Now, it’s a matter of practicing and learning new techniques- which brings me to this awesome forum! I’m hoping to participate when I can with my limited knowledge! Otherwise I’m here to learn!
Hello from Metro Detroit!
Engineer by trade and was looking for work to match my qualifications, I officially started my leather craft career about 5 years ago when needing a quality leather briefcase to replace my worn mass-produced genuine leather case. So, I decided take a chance and make my own. I've made quality belts before with Tandy Leather kits but never something like this. Watching Youtube videos where master artisans create bespoke leather bags, saying to myself, that looks easy... the greats always make it look that way.
But, was I in for a challenge. The briefcase turned out to be quality; however, looking back, it was not as appealing to the eyes as the many I've seen. The aesthetics with the stitching and edges were definitely that of a beginner.
After all, it was my first and I still have it to this day. My, how time flies!
Years later, with practice and studying, I feel I'm now ready to be trained by master artisan 'Philip'
and correct some of the improper methods I've acquired before they become severely habituated.
My name is Ty and use T. Michael as my artisan name. I design and create all of the products at Beau Satchelle, LLC and I'm here to hopefully learn from everyone and perhaps give a critique or two where I can. Looking forward! T. Michael
Hey Rich! Welcome to the forum, I'm glad you joined us.
I think Tandy tools are the most valuable tools out there! Every time someone purchases them, they always end up learning a valuable life lesson :D:D
Joking aside, we all started out buying the wrong things here and there, just part of the journey.
Keep us updated on any new projects!
Welcome, Rich. Feel free to post some of your projects, if you like. Would love to see them.