I’m Elia De Leòn, designer and leather smith. I come from generations of dressmakers, which inspired me to pursue a degree in fashion design. After a few years of studying the trade, I debuted my first collection in NYFW. When...
MEET DUSTIN He may have started small, but today, Dustin Loftis successfully owns and operates The Dusty Hide Leather Co., a business known for its beautiful custom-made leather goods. Dustin not only bridges traditional leatherworking techniques with contemporary design, but...
SKU 3600-29 TandyPro® Ribbon Wallet Template This little wallet is a simple and fun project that most folks have never seen. Pull the snap and pull the ribbon and your cards come up for easy grasp.
SKU 3600-26 TandyPro® Zippered Clutch Template How to Video Using these templates you can create an awesome clutch which zips closed and holds lots of cards. There is also a zippered coin pouch on the inside. This clutch is a...
SKU 3600-28 TandyPro® Template Drawstring Purse Template Our TandyPro® by Maker’s Leather Supply Draw String Purse Acrylic Template is a great project to test your leatherworking skills.
The connections between mental health and making run deep. Every creation tells a story, often in ways that words can't express. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May we wanted to share personal stories of how leathercraft has...
The saddle stitching technique—also known as hand stitching or two-needle stitching—is time-consuming but ends up stronger than a machine stitch. If a thread is cut on one side of a saddle stitch, but the other side remains intact, the overall...
Jake Danklefs Founder, Creative Artist, Footwear Design/Manufacturing As a creative artist, Jake Danklefs (Dank and Co.) fulfills customers’ desires to create a custom product that reflects their personal taste (with the help of a few Red Bulls). From individuals to...
February is Black History Month, and Tandy is celebrating by showcasing some of our favorite makers, small business owners, associates, and friends—people who make their mark in our lives every day with their enduring spirit of creativity and innumerable contributions...
