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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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Why We Love Badalassi Carlo Veg Tan Leather

Why We Love Badalassi Carlo Veg Tan Leather

Some materials simply have soul. Badalassi Carlo veg tan is one of them — a leather that rewards patience, improves with age, and connects every maker to a tradition stretching...

Why We Love Badalassi Carlo Veg Tan Leather

Some materials simply have soul. Badalassi Carlo veg tan is one of them — a leather that rewards patience, improves with age, and connects every maker to a tradition stretching...

A Complete Guide to Painting Leather Edges

A Complete Guide to Painting Leather Edges

Edge painting has been a cornerstone of fine leather goods manufacture for centuries. Walk into any heritage saddlery or luxury atelier and you'll find craftspeople meticulously applying edge paint with...

A Complete Guide to Painting Leather Edges

Edge painting has been a cornerstone of fine leather goods manufacture for centuries. Walk into any heritage saddlery or luxury atelier and you'll find craftspeople meticulously applying edge paint with...

Everything You Need To Know About Leather Edge Bevelling

Everything You Need To Know About Leather Edge ...

Whether you are a complete beginner picking up your first tools or an experienced craftsperson looking to refine your technique, this guide covers everything you need to know about leather...

Everything You Need To Know About Leather Edge ...

Whether you are a complete beginner picking up your first tools or an experienced craftsperson looking to refine your technique, this guide covers everything you need to know about leather...

Why We Love the Sinabroks Diamond Pricking Irons (Japanese Style)

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

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...

Poppers, Segma Snaps and Glove Snaps - A Complete Guide

Poppers, Segma Snaps and Glove Snaps - A Comple...

Poppers, segma snaps, and glove snaps might all serve the basic function of fastening two pieces of material together, but they differ significantly in construction, application, and suitability for different...

Poppers, Segma Snaps and Glove Snaps - A Comple...

Poppers, segma snaps, and glove snaps might all serve the basic function of fastening two pieces of material together, but they differ significantly in construction, application, and suitability for different...