Instead of going straight down my rivets tend to bend and one is set higher a little than the other. Is that. Normal?

This will probably be one of the many questions I’ll have. Where is everyone getting their leather, and how much are you all paying? I’m trying to get into leather crafting but the stores around me only carry small scraps, the closest place to buy leather is a 3 hour drive.

First time buying vegetable tanned leather for some projects I wanted to try, what’s best practice for storing leather long term? Should I unroll it and lay it flat or are the rolls ok?

I found this tray pattern from a Karlova Design (YouTuber) and adapted it to a larger size. It’s a hey simple project, figured I’d make a few for gifts. Veg tanned leather dyed Java Brown.

I just received the "Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding" by Bruce Grant and I think I'm enchanted. I love the idea of braiding -- handles, belts, paperweights, ukulele straps....

Would any braiders out there care to share tips and insights into how to make beautiful braids? For example, is there a preferred leather (weight, type, cut)? What are good thong widths to use?

Hi everyone, I am looking to buy a leather sewing machine preferably under $1000. What do you recommend? Is there any good post machines with bed attachments?

Thank you!

Building a custom home and considering ways that I could incorporate quality leatherwork in the final detailing/interior design. Looking for creative ideas anyone has/has seen outside of furniture like leather couches or chairs. What I’m looking for is ways to use leather in subtle detailing, like handles, straps, and inlays. Any general thoughts on how you would think about leather as a building material/accent would be helpful!

For more context, the outside of all the normal rooms you would find in a home the house will have a medium sized but largely utilitarian wine cellar, root cellar, and office/library

For what it's worth, Weaver is having a Black Friday sale on their retail side. Looks like 20% off on all supplies including machinery.

https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/

I have no affiliation with Weaver. Just passing the word along

Hello, so first off, I live in Turkey, and currently, I'm having a very difficult time finding the right materials for leatherworking. I can't find contact cement anywhere for example, but I have found "contact adhesive." Are these two the same thing or dp they have different properties?

Does anyone know what this vintage leather strap would have been used for? It has the shoulder / neck pad, and at the end is a box shape loop that is very hard and formed to hold something. It was new with its tag from George Lawrence but has no other information on it. 3 days worth of googling and I’m stumped.