Honest, in-depth guides to leather hardware accessories — for makers building heirloom goods and buyers who want to know what they're paying for.
Every guide on the site falls into one of these.
Roller buckles, center bar buckles, heel bar designs, and modern closures for belts, straps, and bags.
Copper rivets, double cap rivets, line snaps, spring snaps, and Chicago screws for durable leatherwork.
YKK and RIRI zippers, turn locks, push locks, kiss clasps, and luxury closures for leather bags and wallets.
D-rings, O-rings, swivel snap hooks, trigger snaps, and strap connectors for handbags and accessories.
Step-by-step leathercraft tutorials covering hardware installation, tools, finishing, and techniques.
Hardware trends, finish guides, supplier comparisons, and buying advice for makers and buyers.
One zipper, four pieces of leather, two evenings — the zippered pouch is the build that teaches zipper installation on a forgiving scale before you tackle a full bag.
The bottle sling is 2026's most requested carry build — a molded or stitched leather sleeve with an adjustable strap that ages like a good bag strap should.
The AirTag case is the perfect one-evening build — a 32 mm circle, one piece of hardware, and the choice between a visible window and a fully enclosed sleeve.
Repair a favourite bag with a properly sized replacement strap, compatible hooks and reinforced leather folds.
The complete library, grouped by category.