Tips & Tricks

I had a fantastic conversation with a southern Indiana business owner last week that has its roots in some shopping I did on the last day of 2023 in Evanston, Illinois. My husband and I were in the...

History: Greg Sartor had been working at Caldwell/Moser Tannery in New Albany for about two years when, in 2002, the company closed after some 125 years in business. Sartor had been overseeing the ...

Tips & Tricks for Sewing Leather By Ann Butler Designs Sewing on leather is a wonderfully rewarding experience—but it does come with its own set of challenges. Whether you're crafting accessori...

Leather stamping is a fantastic way to personalize and embellish leather goods, from wallets and belts to journal covers and keychains. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced leatherworker, ha...

Basic Steps for Leather Tooling A beginner-friendly guide to creating beautiful, tooled patterns on leather using basic leathercraft tools and stamps.   In this guide, we’ll use Realeather’s Basic ...

Mastering Leather Dye Pens: Tips & Techniques for Stunning Leather Projects Looking to add vibrant colors and artistic flair to your leather projects? Leather dye pens are a fantastic tool for ...

The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl is a handy sewing tool that creates the perfect lock-stitch, every time. It can be used for assembly and repair projects such as making leather crafts, repairing rip...

Taking care of your swivel knife requires regular maintenance. Sharpening and stropping the blade is necessary for it to cut smoothly and easily through leather. Here are a few quick steps on how ...

The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl is the perfect tool for assembly and quick repairs. It makes sewing through heavy or light materials easy to do and a snap to learn. Once you master the technique, yo...