I was asked to repair the cover and case for this rifle scope. Some stitching had disintegrated, the verdigris buildup meant the scope didn’t fit the case anymore, the retaining strap was on its last legs and the retaining strap’s loop had disappeared years ago. So, I set to unpicking […]
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I’m taking part in this year’s art festival, which is held on the last weekend of June (28-29 June 2025). There will be lots of different venues for you to visit throughout the villages of Silverdale, Arnside and Storth (on the border of north Lancashire and south Cumbria). Some venues, […]
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I recently had the great pleasure of teaching Anne how to make a leather case for her new iPhone. Anne chose to use a beautiful green Italian leather for the outside and a thin Spanish goatskin for the inside pockets. All hand-stitched using a vibrant red thread. If you’re interested […]
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A strange name for these little portable seats. I was asked to replace the worn and torn canvas for leather, which were needed in time for the Cartmel Races last weekend. Such a simple design and very effective, shooting sticks come in different shapes and sizes. These two are made […]
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I had a great time at the recent Weekend in the Woods (run by the Coppice Association Northwest) where I taught five people to make a billhook sheath and one to make an axe sheath. Two of my students are coppice apprentices with BHMAT – a charity based in the […]
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I’ve been doing lots of repair jobs recently. Here’s another example – a Barrett Alley wallet in need of some new thread. I decided that it needed to be taken apart and all the visible stitching re-sewn as neatly as possible. I love seeing how other makers work. An example […]
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I’ve been busily building up my stock of small items and have just finished uploading all the details to my Etsy shop. So here’s a rundown of them, along with direct links to each item… Drop me a line if you’d like to know more.
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I’ve been slowly adding products to the shop section on my website. The latest item added is my Oak Belt, which I make to order. I’ve also created a coupon code that will give you £10 off each belt you order! Just enter “WHATABELTER!” during the checkout process. This coupon […]
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The restoration of a customer’s grandfather’s Gladstone bag involved addressing several issues, including a large side hole, torn lining, dry leather, and a failing handle. The repair process included patching the outside of the bag, replacing the handle, and carefully reassembling it to preserve the original leather. The project celebrated family heritage.
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Consider gifting a leather craft experience for £100, which covers materials, lunch, and a maximum of four students. Participants can create items such as phone cases, belts, book covers, or tool sheaths. Check the courses section on the website for more details on leather craft offerings.
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