How Do You Choose the Right Thread and Sewing Machine for Leather Projects?
Choose the right thread, needles, and machine for leather; select stitches, adjust tension, and care for leather goods.
Tannery Talk
Helping You Care for Your Precious Leather
Tannery Talk
Helping You Care for Your Precious Leather
Harriet Nicholson
Harriet is a avid collector of leather goods such as purses, bags, seat covers, etc and has an extensive background in leather care, recovery, stain removal and restoration. She has worked for a number of years perfecting her leather care techniques and knows the ins and outs of restoring all kinds and types of leather products. With her first hand knowledge in leather care, you can not go wrong listening to her advice.
How Do You Prepare and Shape Cowhide Leather for Your Projects?
Cowhide care for projects: cleaning, conditioning, protection, finishing, storage, repairs, sewing tips, and maintenance.
How Do You Remove Paint from Leather Without Damaging It?
Remove paint from leather furniture, upholstery, shoes, and surfaces safely - step-by-step methods, testing, and aftercare.
Where to Buy Suede Cleaner, Brushes & Protector Sprays: A Practical Guide
Where to buy suede care: cleaners, brushes, protector sprays; brands, pricing, retailers, online vs in-store.
How to Tell Real Leather from Fake in Luxury Bags, Jackets, and Wallets
Identify genuine leather vs synthetic in luxury bags, jackets, wallets; texture, grain, smell, stitching, labels; care tips.
How to Fix Cracks and Tears in Leather Furniture: Sofas, Couches, and Car Seats
Repair leather cracks and tears in sofas, couches, car seats: step-by-step fixes, tools, color match, patches, stitching, care.
How Do You Waterproof Suede?
Waterproof suede boots, shoes, jackets: prep, clean, choose spray or wax, apply, dry, test, reproof, care for rain and stains.
What Is Vegan Leather Made From? A Practical Comparison to Real Leather
What vegan leather and synthetics are made from, how they differ from real leather, and care and maintenance tips for leather goods.
How Do You Soften Stiff Leather Accessories Like Wallets, Belts, and Bags?
How to safely soften stiff leather wallets, belts & bags with conditioning, oils, gentle stretching, patch tests, and care tips.
How to Remove Pen Stains from Suede: A Practical Guide
Pen and ink stain removal for suede shoes, jackets, and other materials: stepwise methods, safe cleaners, drying, aftercare.