This tutorial provides the photographic step-by-step process to implement a variety of the six most common basic hand ...

In his mid-20s, Christian Resiak decided to learn how to hand-stitch leather handbags. He went to thrift stores, bought all of the leather jackets he could find and set up a workspace in his basement.

In this blacksmithing project, I forge a set of stitching irons—essential tools for precise leatherworking. From shaping the tines to heat treating and refining the finish, each step is crafted for ...