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The Deckchair fights back – The Movie

The epic tale of one mans struggle against adversity, pieces of wood, and a sewing machine. A tale of hope, where good triumphs over evil, and finally the nice guy gets the girl. Along the way you find out how … Continue reading

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The most stylish Deckchair in Norfolk

Well the weather on my holiday didnt get any better, giving me plenty of time to get on with my summer project a deckchair made for two which cost the grand total of 90p or about $1.40. If your reading … Continue reading

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A Deckchair made for two

I am on holiday, not something I do well, and I am stuck inside as outside its torrential rain, a left over from Hiurricane Bertha. Luckily this year we are staying at home, I had a major project planned for … Continue reading

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The Final Piece

Finally its finished. The bag has its handle and as you can see its a braided strap, yet another experiment. I got the idea from a leather whip braiding book and I am rather pleased with the result. At the … Continue reading

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A project revealed

Don’t you love it when you reach the end of a project, or in this case the end of the first part. It seems like yesterday but in reality it was a few weeks ago I set out to make … Continue reading

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A work in Progress

 I thought I would try something new for my next project and try a fusion of upholstery fabric and leather, so its experiment time, and once again visitors to my workshop are being vocal, I am thinking of getting a … Continue reading

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Ladies Evening Bag

I am delighted to say that the video for the Ladies Evening bag is now available I have been somewhat surprised by the strength of feeling around this bag. It may well be I had number of visitors at the stage … Continue reading

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“Everyones a Critic”

My latest project which I have just finished is a hand sewn leather ladies evening bag made from Black Patent Leather, with a Red Leather Motif on the front. This was one of those middle of the night good ideas … Continue reading

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Hand Sewn Leather Backpack

 Late last night I finished editing my latest video, a tutorial on a how to design and make a Leather Backpack and it was posted this morning on the heritagecraft channel. Have a look and see what you think, and do let me … Continue reading

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