Materials
Leather 2.2-2.5mm
Full Grain Natural
A material known for its durability and unique aging process, crafted using tannins from natural sources like tree bark. This traditional, eco-friendly method results in a product that develops a rich patina over time. It's a popular choice for high-quality, long-lasting, and valued for its natural look and distinct aroma.
This is how all of my tooled leather pieces begin their journey.
Leather 1.2-1.4mm
Badalassi Carlo Pueblo
Pure vegetable tanned, dyed through shoulders with a unique rustic appearance. Rubbing the skins with a dry cloth will burnish it brighter as well as moving the colour darker. The touch to begin is slightly rough on your hands, but even if untreated over the years, the surface will become silky smooth through a natural patina change.
Thread 0.8mm
Tiger Thread
The Ritza 25 thread, also known as Tiger thread, is only suitable for hand sewing due to its synthetic wax coating.
Known for its quality and durability, this is an extremely strong, braided polyester thread that is waxed for hand sewing.
This is my favourite thread for any of my hand-stitched pieces.
Thread 0.4mm
Coats Nylbond 20
A bonded nylon thread made from pre-stabilised continuous filament nylon 6.6. It cuts cleanly at thread trimming with no ply separation and provides superior abrasion resistance.
This is my go to thread for my Juki-1541 sewing machine.