Leather Resources

**Quiet Professional** · 9th June 09, 07:38 PM

Gentlemen,

Looking for some reputable leather vendors. Just beginning the DIY trail and looking for resources...

All suggestions welcome.

AYE

Chuck

**Rex_Tremende** · 9th June 09, 07:43 PM

The search function is always a great place to start, and though it can be a little overwhelming sometimes picking through old threads for exactly what you are looking for, you might find some interesting bits of XMTS lore along the way.

Anyway, here's a not too old thread with some suggestions.

Regards,
Rex.

**dfmacliam** · 9th June 09, 08:06 PM

for leather work.. I have always been satisfied with Tandy/ Leather Factory... for both my kilt accessories, and my Native American items.. they have good products and they have done me well.. I was able to trade a deer hide, back, after having it about 6 months... so I could buy two matching hides for a set of leggings.. I didn't expect that... prices are good too..

**piperdbh** · 9th June 09, 08:12 PM

Just this afternoon, I was at the local fabric store and saw that they have leather "scraps" for sale by the pound. I bought a piece of a light grey leather, about 1 1/2 sq. ft., for 99 cents. It's thin, suede on one side and slick on the other. I'm thinking of having a sporran made from it. My wife said, "...like you NEED another sporran...", to which I said, "Of course!"

**Kiltman** · 9th June 09, 08:40 PM

I suggest Tandy/Leather Factory. They are clear about what they have on offer. They can be a bit expensive, but they send you what they advertise unlike a certain leather dealer in Wyoming.

**Quiet Professional** · 13th June 09, 11:24 AM

Thank you. Tandy seems to be prolific among leather DIY. Website is good, catalog decent. There is a location not far away. I believe they will be an excellent resource.

**Tartan Hiker** · 14th June 09, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Just this afternoon, I was at the local fabric store and saw that they have leather "scraps" for sale by the pound. I bought a piece of a light grey leather, about 1 1/2 sq. ft., for 99 cents. It's thin, suede on one side and slick on the other. I'm thinking of having a sporran made from it. My wife said, "...like you NEED another sporran...", to which I said, "Of course!"

Next time you're up Asheville way let me take you to our local saddle shop. Amazing selection of leather scraps, full hides, whatever you need at reasonable prices. We also have a fabric store that sells whole hides.

**Quiet Professional** · 13th June 09, 11:22 AM

So far, Tandy has been the predominant reply. Thank you.

**george7** · 9th June 09, 08:45 PM

There are some who recycle leather. Thrift store jackets are a good example.

**budd4766** · 10th June 09, 05:16 AM

I use Tandy Leather Factory exclusively. Always found them nice, knowledgeable and very helpful with the stuff I do. I'm still just learning leather work, but all the stuff you see here started out at the Tandy store (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...3&l=d052339072)

PM me, if you like, and I'll hook you up with my local store manager. He's a really good guy, and knows his stuff....and he'll ship wherever you need him too. he'll also tell you if you can find stuff you need cheaper somewhere else...he's not just all about making a sale.

Also, when you need tips and tricks, or just want to check out projects other people are working on, you might consider joining the leatherworker's forum here:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php

TONs of good, helpful stuff on there...I use it a LOT. Leather working is a great hobby to get into...I'm sure you'll enjoy it.