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Welcome to the British Leather Supplies Journal — your resource for leathercraft guides, saddle stitching tutorials, product reviews, and expert advice for leatherworkers of all skill levels.
Whether you’re learning how to hand stitch leather, choosing the right leathercraft tools, comparing waxed threads and harness needles, or improving your belt and bag making techniques, our guides are designed to help you create stronger, cleaner, and more professional leatherwork.
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Everything You Need to Know About Leather Edge ...
Whether you're crafting a slim card holder or a full-grain belt, mastering edge skiving is the hallmark of truly professional leatherwork. Here's a complete guide to why it matters, which...
Everything You Need to Know About Leather Edge ...
Whether you're crafting a slim card holder or a full-grain belt, mastering edge skiving is the hallmark of truly professional leatherwork. Here's a complete guide to why it matters, which...
What is a Scratch Awl or Round Awl Used for in ...
If you've just started exploring leathercraft, you may have come across the term scratch awl or round awl and wondered what it's for; a humble tool that experienced leatherworkers reach for...
What is a Scratch Awl or Round Awl Used for in ...
If you've just started exploring leathercraft, you may have come across the term scratch awl or round awl and wondered what it's for; a humble tool that experienced leatherworkers reach for...
Why We Love the C.S. Osborne No.144 Shoe Awl
There are tools you use, and then there are tools you trust. After a lifetime of stitching, skiving, and saddle-making, a good awl stops being a piece of equipment and...
Why We Love the C.S. Osborne No.144 Shoe Awl
There are tools you use, and then there are tools you trust. After a lifetime of stitching, skiving, and saddle-making, a good awl stops being a piece of equipment and...
Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Stitc...
A diamond stitching awl (sometimes called a diamond pricking awl) is a hand tool used to pierce holes through leather in preparation for hand-stitching. Unlike a round awl — which...
Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Stitc...
A diamond stitching awl (sometimes called a diamond pricking awl) is a hand tool used to pierce holes through leather in preparation for hand-stitching. Unlike a round awl — which...
Why We Love the Sinabroks Diamond Pricking Iron...
There are tools you buy because you need them, and then there are tools you fall in love with. The Sinabroks Diamond Pricking Irons fall firmly into the second category...
Why We Love the Sinabroks Diamond Pricking Iron...
There are tools you buy because you need them, and then there are tools you fall in love with. The Sinabroks Diamond Pricking Irons fall firmly into the second category...
Why We Love the George Barnsley Paring Knife
Why We Love the George Barnsley Paring Knife TOOLS & EQUIPMENT | LEATHERCRAFT There are certain tools in a leatherworker's kit that earn their place not through novelty, but through...
Why We Love the George Barnsley Paring Knife
Why We Love the George Barnsley Paring Knife TOOLS & EQUIPMENT | LEATHERCRAFT There are certain tools in a leatherworker's kit that earn their place not through novelty, but through...