Maker stories

Modification of a vintage suitcase (Classic BMW R60/2)

The making and matching of a leather patch with the logo of the Steib sidecar to attach on a vintage suitcase to complete a beautiful restored BMW R60/2.

Making an Oilcan Grease Pomade tin pincushion

The Iron Horse grease pomade is my favorite hair pomade and when I used it all, I was wondering If I could reuse the tin.  As I needed a decent pincushion, I decided to make one out of this empty ...

Pricking iron? Chisel? Looking for the perfect stitch.

What is the perfect stitching iron? My search for the tool that gives me the right feeling and results when stitching my leatherwork.

How to recycle a MotoGP race suit into baby sneakers

I was asked by REV'IT Sport International if I can make something out of a used MotoGP race suit...  

Opening your beer in style. The making of a bottle opener.

A bottle opener can be found in many shapes and in many tools. My goal was to design a bottle opener with a heritage look and feel, combining leather, metal and a nice industrial clasp.

Making a belt that lasts a lifetime.

The Duke & Sons Leather belt is made from 3-4mm full grain leather, from the best quality. When you see the whole hide, you already see the nice top grain and the lines from the shoulder. I wou...

Leatherworks, a must have reference book for leather craft.

A lot of people always ask about tips and tricks in Leathercraft. Although I often mention that Youtube is a good channel for finding what you are looking for, I prefer a book as a reference. I had...