I love, love, love to create and make things. Actually I think I’m obsessed. I’ve always loved natural materials such as linen, wool and leather, but anything made in leather has always taken my breath away and I always have to feel and check it out. I lean towards recycling, repurposing and mending before buying new with most things in my life. The leather that I use is a mix of reclaimed and new. A new hide takes me a while to cut into because I find it so beautiful. But I have to remember that the sooner I plunge in, the sooner beautiful items can be made.

I’m a Wife and Stay-At-Home Mum and as such my business isn’t always top priority, which is hard and frustrating at times but I’m learning to juggle it all and try to keep things in balance. 

My home-studio is in our light-filled area downstairs and shares a room with the kids play area. Many times we’ll put on loud music and just have fun. I especially love it when they come and play beside me or create next to me. I can’t wait to see where their creativity takes them.

During 2020 I felt that I wanted to head in a different direction. I felt like I was making leather goods for anyone and everyone. I decided to start making leather bags and accessories for Knitters, Crocheters, Fibre Artists and Crafters. I relaunched my website with that focus in 2020 and haven’t looked back since. I have rekindled my love of crochet and when I get the opportunity I try to practice knitting which I find harder than crocheting.

Thank you for visiting my website, I can’t wait to see what you choose.

Elissa, Her Leather Co