by Walsall Leather Admin | Mar 24, 2025 | Guide, Insights, News
Whether you’re crafting, upholstering, or investing in fashion pieces, knowing how to identify high-quality leather is essential. A well-chosen hide can last a lifetime, while poor-quality leather can crack, peel, or wear out quickly. Here’s what to look for...
by Walsall Leather Admin | Mar 21, 2025 | Insights, News, Review
In 2024, the Walsall Leather Skills Centre successfully launched its first-ever Sidesaddle Construction Course, marking a significant milestone for everyone involved. One of the students, Antje Cordes, was so impressed by the experience that she not only wrote a...
by Walsall Leather Admin | Mar 10, 2025 | Guide, Insights, News
A Beginner’s Guide to Saddle Stitching in Leatherwork Saddle stitching is one of the most fundamental skills in leatherwork, used in everything from saddles and bridles to wallets and belts. Known for its strength and durability, this hand-sewing technique creates a...
by Walsall Leather Admin | Feb 19, 2025 | Insights, News
Exploring Your Pathway in Saddlery: How Walsall Leather Skills Centre Can Help Starting your journey into saddlery and leatherworking is an exciting opportunity to develop craftsmanship and work with an industry that values tradition, precision, and equine welfare. At...
by Walsall Leather Admin | Feb 12, 2025 | Insights, News
For any leatherworker, a well-maintained toolset is essential. Sharp knives, well-kept awls, and properly conditioned edge tools can make all the difference in precision and ease of work. That’s why we’re excited to announce the next session of our Tool Sharpening and...
