14th century Leather Needle-case
A small leather case for holding pins or needles, with impressed and stamped decoration, based on several extant examples. I’ve…
Category Leatherwork
AS with several other crafts, I did a lot of leatherwork at one time, then stopped to focus on other things before taking it up again. Recently, I’ve done more teaching than making, so I have few projects to show. Some items might also be listed under Dress Accessories (eg belts, shoes, purses).
13th century Man’s Purse
A man’s drawstring purse, the most common style in the 13th century. I made this purse as part of a…
13th century Belt with Pewter Mounts
I wanted to make a belt for a friend, as part of a new set of 13th century English clothing.…
15th century Spectacles Case
A surprise gift for a friend - a leather case for his 15th century spectacles.
My friend Maelgwyn had ordered a set of prescription spectacles in 15th century style, with a wooden frame.
Medieval Money Purse
A simple drawstring purse with fingerloop drawstrings, of a style in use throughout the middle ages to hold coins and…
14th century Penner
My first attempt at leather casework – a medieval penner with tooled heraldic design. Cases made of stiff leather were…
1560s Elizabethan Leather Jerkin
A man’s 16th century jerkin, in slashed and pinked leather, based on an extant example in the Museum of London.…
Elizabethan Glove Favour
A single glove with embroidered cuff, made in the style of the late Elizabethan gloves. I made this for my…
15th century Man’s Purse
A simple interpretation of a man’s ring purse from the 1470s. I made this purse for Jan, my apprentice at…
1520s ‘Cranach’ style Shoes
A pair of early 16th century shoes for a noble German woman. Although I had made myself some simple Tudor…