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When planning your next getaway, the focus usually falls on destinations and itineraries, but what about your travel gear? Quality leather goods are one of the best investments for any traveler. From leather duffles and totes to wallets and passport covers,...

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In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on the process followed for creating leather bags and totes. Once a leather product has been cut to its required dimensions and size, the next important job will be applying dye to the exposed surfaces. For most leather products, a series of coloring themes will need to be followed. These include base color, binding colors and top coat colors.

What goes into the process of crafting a beautiful leather bag from scratch? Here are several of the basic steps. The first important step we or any other leather maker will take while creating a new leather bag: Sourcing the proper materials.

Leather has always primarily been a material used in wearable products. From purses to wallets to shoes, it’s hard to imagine it being designed anywhere else. Of course it’s used to make sofas, saddles, and other large items, but that drives the price of those products up enormously. Here at Lifetime Leather Co. we are […]

It’s that time of year again. As the year nears its end, you’re getting ready to pack up your stuff and make the trek to visit your family for the holidays. Whether you’re driving one town over or gearing up for a cross-country or international flight, traveling can be a stressful experience that leaves you […]

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The air has a sharp bite to it, the leaves are mostly done with their spectacular display of color, and coffee shops everywhere are breaking out their pumpkin spice latte signs. Fall is one of the best times of the year. The change of seasons is invigorating, and the promise of the holidays and time […]

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Few things make us feel worse than when someone spends good money on a new leather shaving bag or leather tote only to have it looking used and abused just six or seven months down the road. Quality leather products should look good and last several years, not just several months—but you have to do […]

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Traveling is almost always a pleasant experience, but if you’re on the road for days or weeks at a time, it’s hard to figure out what you can bring with you that’ll make you feel at home no matter where you’re staying. That’s where a leather shaving bag makes all the difference. Sometimes called a […]

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  A good pair of shoes is made out of first-rate materials, has good arch support, fits comfortably, looks great and will last a lifetime. It’s these factors that determine whether you’re buying a quality pair of shoes. But how do you determine whether that pair of shoes, or say a field notes leather wallet, […]

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Anniversaries are milestones worth celebrating. And we don’t just mean having an intimate dinner for two. Now is the time to splurge on the one you love. Express your love with any one of these high end anniversary gifts. 1. Lifetime Leather Crossbody Purse A girl can never have too many purses. And your girl […]

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The dreaded phrase “summer is over” is upon us, and that means it’s time to get your back to school shopping done. Laptops, tablets, headphones, textbooks, notebooks, pens, headphones—and don’t forget a school bag to carry it all in. From backpacks to messenger bags for school, carry everything you need for class with one of […]

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