One bench.
A good day’s work.
There’s no production line upstairs. Just a hide, a knife, and a piece worth getting right.
I started with a belt.
In 2012 I needed a belt that wouldn’t peel apart. I cut one from a full hide, worked the edges smooth, and wore it every day. A friend asked for one. Then another.
Today I work above a hardware store in Batesville. I still cut every piece myself. The leather comes from American tanneries; the good grain stays visible. No plastic coatings, no bonded scraps.
Two needles, one seam.
A saddle stitch carries two threads through each hole. If one wears through, the whole row doesn’t unravel.
I prick the holes, pass a needle from each side, and snug the threads by hand. Then I sand, wax and burnish the edges. It takes longer. That’s fine.
If a stitch gives,
send it home.
Repairs are part of making something that lasts. We restitch our goods for life. You cover the trip to us; we cover the work and the trip back.
Arrange a repair- 1
Send it
Tell us what needs attention. We’ll give you packing and mailing instructions.
- 2
We restitch
We match the thread, mend the seam, and check the edges.
- 3
Back to your day
Your piece comes home ready for another stretch of years.