Both are also available bespoke, made to your specifications, simply email us or call us to discuss.

Folio: This simple envelope design has three hand stitched edges and an envelope flap with a Sam Browne stud fastening in either brass or nickel. It is lined with 100% felted wool for protection and can be personalised with your initials debossed into the leather.

Sleeve: This simple sleeve has three hand stitched edges and is lined with 100% felted felt for protection.

Bespoke: Made to commission to size and in a choice of leather colours

Our Ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple vegetable tanned leather from Tuscany.  Vegetable tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Natural 100% felted wool for its durability and softness

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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There are a choice of leather colours available including popular Nut Brown and Soot Black.

OUR ETHOS

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple veg. tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Natural 100% felted wool for its durability and softness

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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A choice of leather colours is available including ever-popular Nut Brown and Soot Black. Email us for the latest options.

OUR ETHOS:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple veg. tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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OUR ETHOS:

We work with the best materials to create products that last:

Veg. tanned leather from Tuscany - our accessories are often cut from sections of leather left over from our shoemaking, so it helps us to reduce waste.

Leather itself is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated. Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; it is full of character with tones and depths of colour that vary and change with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time.

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy

Carefully burnished and polished edges that look and feel beautiful

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Your belt

Choose the colour: Dark Brown, Soot Black, Forest Green or Natural Oak Bark

Choose the hardware: Brass or Nickel (the solid British buckles come from Abbey England in Cheshire)

Choose the width: 1 1/4" or 1 1/2"

Choose the length: Small 30"- 32", Medium 32" - 34", Large 36" - 38"

(There are five buckle holes in total. The above lengths are measured from the buckle bar to the second and fourth buckle holes so you have a little wiggle room either way. (To work out the best length for you, measure from the buckle bar to the most often used hole on an existing non-stretch belt).

Just make your selection at checkout.

Bespoke

If you have a favourite buckle, we also make belts to order.

OUR ETHOS:

We work with the best materials to create products that last:

Veg. tanned bridle leather from Tuscany and oak bark tanned bridle leather from Bakers in Devon.

Solid brass / nickel buckles and D-rings from Abbey England, Cheshire

Waxed linen thread from France / Tiger thread for dog collars for added longevity

Carefully sanded, burnished and polished edges that look and feel beautiful

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Classes are for individuals or small groups, so there is plenty of time for personal guidance, advice and instruction.

It's a fun, informative class and you'll feel proud of your work at the end. You're making a modern day heirloom from supple, sustainable leather, which is a by-product from the meat and dairy industry.

Why not make an accessory for friends or family as a gift or invite them along to do a class with you?

Date & Time:

By arrangement during the week or on Saturday afternoons

Two hours approx.

Please contact us to book a date.

Location:

Carreducker, Unit 1.20, The Courtyard, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London SE1 9PH

Design:

We have designed these accessories to showcase the beauty of the Italian vegetable tanned leather they are crafted from, with contrast rows of saddle stitch and simple, quality hardware. There shape and purpose is acrefully considered: the pen case is big enough to fit one large fountain pen, two smaller pens or three slim pencils; the sunglasses case is roomy for larger framed sunglasses, the secateurs case is designed to fit most standard secateurs, the card case will take up to six cards and the key fob is sturdy enough to handle a bunch of keys.

The choice of leather colours available will vary, but may include Brown, Tan, Black, Blue, Mustard or Purple

Class Description:

Working with hand tools, we will show you how to:

Personalise your chosen accessory with up to 3 initials

Burnish the edges of the leather

Fit the hardware (where relevant)

Glue the sections together

Punch the stitch holes

Saddle stitch the edges

Polish and finish the edges

Materials

All materials are provided.

To bring with you:

Please wear trousers/jeans, comfortable work clothes and covered footwear

Please bring your glasses if you need them for close up work

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last.

Our leather is chosen for its tactile, durable and supple qualities.  The vegetable tanned lerather comes from Tuscany and the oak bark leather from England.

Vegetable tanned leather is tanned using natural, organical material such as oak bark, mimosa and chestnut; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time.

The leather we work with is a by-product of the meat and dairy industry and would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated.

Our hardware is solid brass / nickel,  sourced from Italy and England

Short course refunds and cancellations:

We try to be flexible when it comes to bookings, we know that life can sometimes get in the way of the best laid plans.

Re-scheduling: If you're unable to attend a course due to illess, personal or professional commitments please let us know as soon as possible by telephone AND email and we will re-schedule your class or course to a later date. Changes to bookings must be made by telephoning the emergency mobile number supplied AND in writing via email to cd@carreducker.com ideally with at least 24 hours notice.

Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to two weeks before the course. Cancellations after that time will result in a £35 cancellation fee.

We try to avoid cancelling ourselves, but reserve the right to where it is unavoidable. In this situation, we will either give a full refund or reschedule the class.

Find our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Contact us to arrange a date

The class is approx. 2 - 3 hours duration

In this private class to celebrate your third wedding anniversary, you will make two beautiful leather accessories  - an Italian leather card case, perfectly sized for travel, business or bank cards and a leather strapped key fob with a chunky clam clasp and key ring.

Personalise your accessories with each other's initials, a special date or a memorable number for you both.

Course Description:

This is a great introductory course to stitching leather with great results at the end!

Starting with a set of tools and the pre-cut leather pieces (we use press knives for crisp, sharp edges and a great-looking, finished product) we will show you how to:

Heat crease the edges

Cement the layers of the card case together / attach the hardware to the key fob

Finish the edges with fine sandpaper and gum tragacanth

Punch the stitch holes

Set your work in a clam

Stitch the case using pre-waxed thread and a pair of needles

There’s no greater feeling than the satisfaction of making something yourself, particularly when you make it for the one you love. Why not book the class as a surprise or give it as a present using one of our beautiful gift cards?

Materials:

All the materials needed for the course are provided and aprons are available for your use, but please wear trousers so that you can use the stitching pony comfortably.

Our Ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple veg. tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Natural 100% felted wool for its durability and softness

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Dates & Time:

By arrangement during the week or on Saturdays

Classes run for approx. 2.5 hours

Please contact us to arrange a date.

Specification:

The belt is available in brown, black, green or natural oak bark tanned leather, in two widths and three lengths:

• 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" wide
• Small 30" - 32", Medium 32" - 34", Large 36" - 38"

...and is ideal to wear with denim or chinos. (Use the guide shown to calculate the length you need, measuring from the centre bar of the buckle to the hole you use most often).

This class captures everything that we love about teaching leather craft, just the right balance of tactile materials and technical difficulty, that will have you glowing with pride when you've finished it.

On the course:

You'll learn to:

Nourish and burnish the leather

Punch the stitch holes

Finish and polish the edges

Saddle stitch the belt together

Punch and fit the screw rivet or make and fit a leather keeper

Shape the end and punch the buckle holes

Materials:

All materials are provided.

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple vegetable  tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Vegetable tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Solid brass / nickel hardware from England

Short course refunds and cancellations:

We try to be flexible when it comes to bookings, we know that life can sometimes get in the way of the best laid plans.

Re-scheduling: If you're unable to attend a course due to illess, personal or professional commitments please let us know as soon as possible by telephone AND email and we will re-schedule your class or course to a later date. Changes to bookings must be made by telephoning the emergency mobile number supplied AND in writing via email to cd@carreducker.com ideally with at least 24 hours notice.

Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to two weeks before the course. Cancellations after that time will result in a £35 cancellation fee.

We try to avoid cancelling ourselves, but reserve the right to where it is unavoidable. In this situation, we will either give a full refund or reschedule the class.

Find our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Join us for a fun workshop to hand stitch a beautiful, leather dog collar

Dates & Times:

Contact us to arrange a date during the week or on a Saturday.

Course Description:

Working with hand tools and in natural veg. tanned leather we will show you how to:

Polish and finish the edges of the collar

Punch the stitch holes

Saddle stitch: fit and stitch the buckle, D-ring and keeper in place

Make the buckle holes

Stamp the dog's name or initials on the collar

Materials:

All materials are provided.

Collar details:

The collar is available in a choice of

Leather: Soot black, Forest green or Oak bark veg. tanned leather 4mm thick

Width: 16mm or 25mm

Hardware: Nickel or brass

Length: Each collar will be cut to length ready for the workshop, so please email us with your dog's collar length, measured from the bar on the buckle to the most frequently used hole (please use a non-elastic/non-stretch collar)

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple veg. tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Natural 100% felted wool for its durability and softness

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

Short course refunds and cancellations:

We try to be flexible when it comes to bookings, we know that life can sometimes get in the way of the best laid plans.

Re-scheduling: If you're unable to attend a course due to illess, personal or professional commitments please let us know as soon as possible by telephone AND email and we will re-schedule your class or course to a later date. Changes to bookings must be made by telephoning the emergency mobile number supplied AND in writing via email to cd@carreducker.com ideally with at least 24 hours notice.

Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to two weeks before the course. Cancellations after that time will result in a £35 cancellation fee.

We try to avoid cancelling ourselves, but reserve the right to where it is unavoidable. In this situation, we will either give a full refund or reschedule the class.

Find our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Your dog collar

Choose the colour: Dark Brown, Soot Black, Forest Green or Natural Oak Bark

Choose the hardware: Brass or Nickel (the solid British buckles and D-rings come from Abbey England in Cheshire)

Choose the width: 18mm or 25mm

Choose the length: Small 8"- 12", Medium 13" - 17", Large 17" - 21", X-Large 19" - 23 "

(There are five buckle holes in total. The above lengths are measured from the buckle bar to the first and last buckle holes. (To work out the best length for your dog, measure from the buckle bar to the most often used hole on an existing, non-stretch collar).

Just make your selection at checkout.

Bespoke

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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