Beginners Leather Bag Making Workshop with Poh Huat from Singapore

I am delighted to have met Poh Huat who recently participated in the Beginners Leather Bag Making workshop. Huat showed so much passion in leather work and was so quick to readily absorb every process during the workshop.

Well mannered and humble, Huat hails from Singapore and is already creating handcrafted leather watch straps back home which explains the wide knowledge he has in the art.

On the final day of the workshop, after 4 days of sheer concentration and hard work, Huat beamed with pride and joy as he held up his first handcrafted leather bag. The smile on his face is unforgettable. Marvellous work Huat! Hope to see more of your work soon.

Poh Huat learning to cut paper pattern 

Cutting leather with the paper pattern

Stitching the center piece

Stitching the handle with the help of the saddler's clam
to hold it in place.

Attaching the flap in place

Installing the hardware

Poh Huat's first handcrafted leather bag
made entirely by hand