
All My Leather Craft Projects
Welcome to my 'all projects' page. This page is basically a list of all my leather projects since starting this website in 2020.
You can click on any of the project images below to see detail about the individual project.
You can filter this list by a 'Category' and 'Subcategory' from the pull-down lists below.
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Replace front covers with new leather covers on 10 drawers
Mar
2024
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These are cardboard drawers with a leather face. The leather got damaged during a move. Here, I removed the old leather and replaced with new gilded leather provided by Ron Berry at https://www.desktopleatherlinings.co.uk/
Briefcase sympathetic repairs and conservation
Feb
2024
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This very old briefcase was dry and had torn stitches along one of the edges. There was also a very bad repair job, which had to be hidden. I removed the old stitching, treated the leather and re-stitched. This is a good example of a sympathetic repair.
1920s Brooks Motorcycle Saddle refurbishment
Feb
2024
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Famous British motorbike and bicycle saddle maker since 1866! The leather was replaced by moulding and shaping the new leather. An antique dye was used to colour the leather and techniques I use to make it look antique. The leather was hand stitched with linen thread to stay in keeping with this antique item.
Leather inlay for Carlton round table
Feb
2024
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This rather large and beautiful rotating games table got wet from rain due to a leak in the roof. The leather had discoloured and rotted. A new leather inlay was made with gold gilding around the edges provided by Ron Berry at https://www.desktopleatherlinings.co.uk/. My job was removing the old leather and laying on the new.
Harley Davidson Dyna custom livery
Feb
2024
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Custom Harley Davidson motorcycle Quilted Saddle, pillion seat, tail bib and tool roll. The leather used is veg tanned natural, hand dyed using my proprietary methods. I use water based and oil based dyes to achieve the finish I am looking for. The shaping of the leather, where required, is done by wet moulding.
Bespoke and Personalised Reporters Notebook Cover
Dec
2023
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Designed by me, a bespoke notebook case, made from natural veg tanned leather, hand dyed and tooled. The lacing around the edge was also made in my workshop. This holds a standard reporters notepad and has a pen holder, bookmark, business card holder and key-ring with tassels. All hand crafted.
Bespoke Intrecciato Shirt and Cuff
Dec
2023
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This customer sent me a single photo graph of something like this and asked me if I could make one for him. After measuring, I made the patterns, did a fitting session then got to work.
The front panel is a weave design that flows over the shoulder and ends at the back. This garment is lined with silk, has solid cast brass hardware and has an accompanying, matching cuff.
Make a New Camera Case for an old Camera
Oct
2023
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This commission was ordered from a client in the USA. The old camera case (in the display box) was very brittle and not repairable. I lined the inside of that to 'put it together' for display. The new case was made to replicate the original from natural veg tanned leather, hand dyed and hand stitched.
1870s Bicycle Saddle Rebuild with new leather
Sept
2023
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This saddle had worn and torn leather (probably the original). I made the new leather cover with natural veg tanned leather, hand dyed with an antique dye and then hand stitched.
The bicycle is fairly easy to date as a year or two later they started using metal rims instead of the wooden ones. This is possibly made by John Starley for Ariel in around 1869, right at the start of the bicycle age in the UK.
Briefcase modifications with added pockets
Sept
2023
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The client wanted me to turn this into a ruck-sack. Shoulder straps were added and pockets added on the front and sides. A bottle holder and sound recorder holder were stitched inside. Two carabina holders were added on the sides to carry extras. There is also a hidden pocket. The added components were made from natural veg tanned leather, which was hand dyed. All added components were hand stitched in place. The straps feature Conway buckles for easy and quick adjustment.
19th century Italian Savonarola chairs
Aug
2023
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The oldest items to have come my way. 19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola chairs featuring hand tooling in the leather. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with a carved Florentine structure . This pair, created in the 19th century, most likely 1840's-1850's, are in good condition. The wood was in good health, but the leather was damaged. I did not want to replace the leather, in order to keep these as original as possible. I lined the underside of the seat and the backrest. It is the lining that takes the strain, helping to prevent further tearing of the leather.
Personalised Bottle Holders Gifts
Aug
2023
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Hand made leather bottle holders for gifts. Made from natural veg tanned leather, hand dyed and tooled, the tags with the recipients initial and the holder with the recipients zodiac sign. The top is edged with Mexican edge braid whilst the body is stitched with a cross stitch.
Rocking horse and frame restoration
Jul
2023
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A Pegasus Toys rocking horse restoration. All the leather livery is handmade using English bridle hide. The wooden frame was sanded down and re-varnished using yacht varnish.
Similar projects:
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/rocking-horse-livery-commission
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/rocking-horse-repair-and-restore
Desk and two tables with new Leather Inlays
Jun
2023
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New leather inlays for a desk and two wine tables (actually, they are antique vase stands now used as side tables). The inlay was supplied and gold embossed by Ron Berry at https://www.desktopleatherlinings.co.uk/
Taurus Bespoke Flask Holder No 2
May
2023
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I made a flask holder like this to mount on the customer's motorcycle handlebar. He liked it so much that he asked for another. This one is to hang off a belt or belt loop. Made with natural veg tanned leather, hand dyed and laced with Mexican edge braid and cross stitch.
Briefcase treatments and tuck lock replacement
May
2023
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This Briefcase had a broken tuck lock. To replace it, I had to unstitch the lining so that I could get to the back of the tuck lock, remove it and then put a new lock in. Once the new lock was put on, I then restitched the lining. Colouring and cleaning treatments were also done.
Coromandel Case Sympathetic Repair and Restore
May
2023
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This coromandel case cover (dated at around the mid 19th century) is in a very poor condition. Most of the leather is dry, going into red rot and cracking. The inside lining was in a poor state - and as a purist, I would not normally replace it, however it was torn, stained and I could not get rid of the smell. The Straps were missing so I made new ones. The client also wanted the hardware changed to brass.
Workshop or Bar Stool seat replacement
Jan
2023
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This is a simple Workshop/Bar Stool, which was covered in PVC. Inspired by Bettega Vaneta, I decided to replace the original cover with this woven pattern. I cut the legs a bit shorter in order to turn it into my sewing stool when I need to machine stitch.
Personalised Guitar Strap-Roksana
Nov
2022
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A handmade personalised for a 45th birthday present, designed in collaboration with the customer. The colours are in shades of red and brown. The name on the strap was hand tooled on the front of the guitar strap and the dragon on the back is designed with an integrated treble clef and its tail working into the Celtic knot. In the middle of the guitar strap is 45 in a circle. This strap was lined with white shearling. The client chose the 3 piece silver buckle set and there are tassels and plectrum holders to finish the design of this guitar strap.
Chair Sample Seat Refurbishment
Aug
2022
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This client had a sample done by a leather worker, which was badly done. I was asked to do a sample on one chair. This required choosing the right leather for the job, cutting and splitting the strips, weaving and replicating the lacing. The torn and worn felt feet were replaced with leather feet. I am glad to say that I got the contract for all 14 chairs!
Leather Camp Chair Repair and Restore
Aug
2022
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A folding camp chair with leather arms, seat and back needed minor repairs and a stain removed from the seat. Stains are particularly difficult to remove (and often can't be removed) from leather. This is because leather soaks up liquids deep into the fibres.
Commissioned Mastiff Dog Collar-Blue
Jun
2022
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Handmade custom mastiff collar in blue with two layers of natural veg tanned leather, spike, D ring and solid brass buckle. Hand dyed and hand stitched.
Similar: https://www.psleathers.com/projects/commissioned-mastiff-dog-collar-brown
Commissioned Mastiff Dog Collar-Brown
Jun
2022
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Handmade custom mastiff collar in brown with two layers of natural veg tanned leather, spike, D ring and solid brass buckle. Hand dyed and hand stitched.
Similar: https://www.psleathers.com/projects/commissioned-mastiff-dog-collar-blue
Hand crafted Personalised Barrel Handbag
Jun
2022
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A small leather leather barrel handbag made from natural veg tanned hide inspired by the large barrel bags on this site (links below). The leather was hand dyed and the bag entirely hand stitched. This bag features luxury leather lining and a hand tooled monogram. All hardware is quality solid brass, cast in the UK by Abbey England.
Related projects:
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/hand-crafted-leather-barrel-bag-midi
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/hand-crafted-leather-barrel-bag-large
Hand Crafted Leather Barrel Bag-Midi
Jun
2022
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Hand crafted leather barrel bag, half the length of the large bag on this website. Made from natural veg tanned hide, hand dyed and entirely hand stitched.
Related projects:
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/hand-crafted-leather-barrel-bag-large
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/hand-crafted-personalised-barrel-handbag
Hand Crafted Leather Barrel Bag-Large
May
2022
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Despite the deceiving look, they actually hold a lot and make an ideal weekend or overnight travel bag.
Hand crafted leather barrel bag, twice the length of the midi bag on this website. Made from natural veg tanned hide, hand dyed and entirely hand stitched.
Similar projects:
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/hand-crafted-leather-barrel-bag-midi
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/hand-crafted-personalised-barrel-handbag
Large Hold all Repair and Restore
May
2022
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This remains, after all the repairs I have done, my favourite. It belongs to a man in his 70's who uses it when he goes skiing!
Made from 49 pieces of veg tanned leather, the entire bag was disassembled as the stitches were coming apart. All the leather components were colour and wax treated. All hardware was replaced with brass and broken straps fixed.
Restitching was all done by hand.
The dye used was mixed for me by Northants Leather Chemicals Limited.
Leather Chair Repairs and Restore
May
2022
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The leather had dried out, faded and worn thin. The arms of the chairs were broken at the joints. They were about to go to the skip until the client decided to try and get them fixed up.
I stripped off the old leather, repaired the arms and then recovered them with natural veg tanned leather, hand dyed to the colour with a bespoke dye made for me.
The lacing you see replicated the original lacing seen in the originals. The rivets used also replicated what was used on the originals.
The dye used was mixed for me by Northants Leather Chemicals Limited.
Personalised Guitar Strap-Brenda
Apr
2022
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A handmade bespoke, personalised guitar strap for one lucky lady. This guitar strap is a single layer of natural veg tanned hide, hand dyed using my techniques for colouring and finishing and the name was hand tooled also. All stitching done by hand. The buckle is solid brass supplied by Abbey England and there are plectrum slots to complete the design.
The Bridge Italian Briefcase Repair and restore
Apr
2022
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A really tired, previously repaired briefcase. Another 'The Bridge' brief case having been used for more than 20 years. It had several repairs done in the past, most of which I had to redo as they were badly done. The case was then colour and wax treated.
An 80 Year Old Briefcase repair and restore
Apr
2022
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All the stitching was rotten and the leather components needed proper treatment. I dismantled the briefcase so that could then work on each leather component with colouring, treatment and repairs.
The hardware was cleaned and polished. All re-assembly stitching was done by hand using traditional methods.
Bespoke and branded Knife Sheaths
Jan
2022
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My own leather craft knives needed sheaths! I made these sheaths to use when I am working on customer locations. They go in my personalised toolbox https://www.psleathers.com/projects/personalised-branded-toolbox-commission
Rocking Horse Livery Commission
Jan
2022
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Rocking Horse reins, halter and stirrup straps made by hand from natural veg tanned leather and hand dyed.
Similar Projects:
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/rocking-horse-and-frame-restoration
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/rocking-horse-repair-and-restore
Rocking Horse Repair and Restore
Dec
2021
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Rocking Horse Repairs were needed on this treasured family piece.
This rocking horse was missing it's mane, tail and some of the leather such as the reins, halter and stirrup straps. We replaced the missing components, gave the horse a wash and cleaned the saddle.
Similar Projects:
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/rocking-horse-and-frame-restoration
https://www.psleathers.com/projects/rocking-horse-livery-commission
Bespoke Commemorative Bracelets
Dec
2021
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Bespoke Commemorative Bracelets made from a cricket ball. 3 bracelets were asked for, but not enough cricket ball to make them. So, I incorporated cuts from the ball into this leather weave. Part of the cricket ball was turned into a 'trophy' and it reveals the club where this ball was used.
Green Treble Clef Leather Guitar Strap
Jul
2021
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Hand crafted leather guitar strap with hand tooled treble clef and guitar design. This is a double layered guitar strap made from natural veg tanned shoulder. It is lined with suede backing. We have a solid brass buckle and loop and plectrum holders and tassels to complete the design. All dyeing and (over 600) stitches done by hand.
Orange Bass Clef Leather Guitar Strap
Jul
2021
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Handmade leather guitar strap with bass clef design. This strap is hand dyed in orange tones using my own techniques for colouring and finishing. There is a bass clef guitar and music note design hand drawn and tooled. The lining is suede and there is a solid cast brass buckle and loop. The plectrum holders and tassels finish off the design.
Blue Treble Clef Leather Guitar Strap
Jul
2021
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Hand Crafted leather guitar strap with hand drawn and tooled treble clef guitar and music note design. This strap is lined with suede backing. The colouring is done by hand using my own colouring techniques. Brown tones and yellow are my chosen colours for this guitar strap. I used a cast brass buckle and loop. The plectrum holders and tassels complete the design.
Celtic Treble Clef Leather Guitar Strap
Jul
2021
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Handmade Celtic design leather guitar strap featuring a dragon with integrated treble clef sign. The dragon's tail turns into the Celtic knot. There are plectrum slots and tassels for decoration. The buckle is a Celtic knot metal alloy. The design is completed with curly English Shearling lining, plectrum holders and tassels.
Custom Harley Davidson Softail Seat
Mar
2021
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Rebuilt seat in English Bridle Hide leather to match saddle-bags. The client wanted more back rest and wanted to be brought forward on the bike. This involved adding foam and then shaping and carving the foam to the design the owner had in mind. The leather used (including the lace, which I made) is English bridle hide in two colours.
Bespoke Half check dog collar-Brown
Feb
2021
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Commission to make a half check dog collar with roller buckle and matching lead. The point of these is that they tighten around the neck of the dog without strangling. When relaxed, the collar will open and relax around the neck. A kinder alternative to choke chains the half check dog collar, also known as a half choke/choker collar, martingale collar or limited slip collar, is a type of collar commonly used for dogs. It is designed to provide more control over the dog without choking or causing discomfort.
The collar is worn around the dog’s neck like a regular collar. When the dog pulls or tries to back out of the collar, the tension on the leash causes the collar to tighten slightly. The collar is designed to provide a limited amount of tightening, creating a snug fit without choking the dog. This tightening action helps prevent the dog from slipping out of the collar.
Similar: https://www.psleathers.com/projects/bespoke-half-check-dog-collar-blue
Bespoke Half check dog collar-Blue
Feb
2021
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Half Check Collar with Conway buckle and matching lead. The point of these is that they tighten around the neck of the dog without strangling. When relaxed, the collar will open and relax around the neck. A kinder alternative to choke chains the half check dog collar, also known as a half choke/choker collar, martingale collar or limited slip collar, is a type of collar commonly used for dogs. It is designed to provide more control over the dog without choking or causing discomfort.
The collar is worn around the dog’s neck like a regular collar. When the dog pulls or tries to back out of the collar, the tension on the leash causes the collar to tighten slightly. The collar is designed to provide a limited amount of tightening, creating a snug fit without choking the dog. This tightening action helps prevent the dog from slipping out of the collar.
Similar: https://www.psleathers.com/projects/bespoke-half-check-dog-collar-brown
Personalised Richard Leather Guitar Strap
Feb
2021
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Bespoke personalised hand crafted leather guitar strap - This guitar strap was made to client's specific requirements. It is hand stitched, hand dyed with my own dyeing and finishing methods. The buckle is solid cast brass. The 'RH' initials were hand drawn and tooled. This guitar strap comes with an extension to connect the strap to the nut of the guitar.
Harley Davidson Custom Willie G Seat
Jan
2021
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Harley Davidson Softail with customised seats, sissy bar back-rest and tank bib. All made with natural veg tanned hide and hand tooled, hand dyed. The daughter of the designer of this scull said "it's the best homage to my dad's work that I have ever seen". Wow! what a compliment.















































































































































