Guides & Checklists

From a first stitching kit to a fully equipped leather workshop. Each one curates the best picks across our guides for a specific situation.

The Beginner Leathercraft Kit

A complete starter bundle for new leatherworkers - beginner-friendly kits, forgiving veg-tan leather, and the core stitching and cutting tools.

The full hand-stitching bench - pricking irons, harness needles, waxed thread, and a stitching pony to hold your work at the perfect angle.

Everything for slim, crisp wallets - thin firm leathers, suede linings, stitching chisels, and edge tools that turn card slots into clean lines.

A focused bench for belts - pre-cut strap blanks, strap cutters, buckles, hole punches, and the screws and rivets that hold it all together.

The coloring station - penetrating dyes, acrylic paints, antique gels for depth, and resolene sealers that lock the finish in for years.

Decorate veg-tan the traditional way - carving leather, stamp sets, alphabet punches, embossing wheels, and a poundo board to strike on.

Stock the hardware drawer once - rivets, snaps, magnetic clasps, zippers, and the setters that install them cleanly on the first strike.

The difference between homemade and handmade is the edge - groovers, creasers, burnishers, and gum tragacanth for glassy finished edges.

Set up a cutting station that makes every cut count - utility and round knives, skiving blades, shears, and self-healing mats underneath.

Keep finished pieces and heirloom goods alive - cleaners, conditioners, natural oils, and repair kits for scuffs, scratches, and dry spots.

Scale up to totes, satchels, and duffels - supple chrome-tan leather, zippers and clasps, awls for thick seams, and rotary punches.

Quick-win projects for a free weekend - all-in-one working kits, lace for no-sew builds, cork fabric to experiment with, and an apron.