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I did a pattern a while ago about this passport and card holder and realized I never filmed a video showing how to make it. In addition to the pdf pattern an acrylic template is also available now in the shop.  Pdf pattern: https://am-leathercraft.com/collections/card-holders/products/passport-holder-patterns Acrylic templates: https://am-leathercraft.com/collections/acrylic-patterns/products/passport-holder-acrylic-patterns-free-shipping

How to prep a brand new stitching clam I have just this brand new clam from the carpenter, I have given him an original Blanchard clam and asked him to copy it.  I am showing you in the video below how to prep it, it always feels better to handle tools that you have personalized to your taste rather than the new ones straight from the store. Support me on PatreonList of tools and material used in this video: • Linseed oil• Some veg tanned leather• NT utility knife (these are great!)• 600 grit sand paper

Dear leather crafters In this video I am showing 5 useful tips for leather crafts. • Tip 1: threading needles • Tip 2: finishing a stitching • Tip 3: Water edge finishing (works on veg tanned leather only) • Tip 4: Making a belt loop • Tip 5: Cutting a symmetrical template I hope these tips will help you, don't hesitate to share yours too! For more videos like this one check out my Youtube channel. Check our downloadable and acrylic leather craft patterns. List of tools : - Affordable leather crafting tool kit  - Scratch awl - NT cutter - Mallet - Saddler leather hammer...

The bi-fold wallet is probably the most common type wallet for men, I bet pretty every men already owned at least one (if not dozens) like this one in their life. It fits in the back pocket of a trouser (this one is only 75mm high) and can carry everything you need without having to bring with you a bag. Don't take me wrong I love carrying a bag with me, but most guys don't like much to carry bags with them all the time and I understand why... I have already uploaded in the past a pattern on the website, but felt the necessity to make...

  Back to basics What does it takes to make a great product? Some nice uncoloured veg tanned leather, a beautiful linen thread, a simple but elegant design, without forgetting the indispensable love and know-how every true craftsmen put into his work… That’s it: less is more Get these things and you’ve got it all to produce a timeless piece of craft that you will proudly carry around for many years and even be able to pass down from generation to generation. I intentionally choose natural veg tanned leather with nothing on top, no paint, no PU coating or God...