A used truck's saddle-leather interior pulled Grant Anderson into leatherwork. A discontinued hide pulled him into the supply business. He talks structured bag-making, his four-needle stitch, and the fast, slightly scary path from maker to founder of The Leather Reserve.

Alexis Saab returns to talk about building Back Home, moving from custom sneakers into small leather goods, and what shoemaking teaches about branding, tooling, precision, and long-term craft direction.

Mike of BulSae Leather joins Matt Roach to discuss Korean leathercraft traditions, balancing handwork with machines, design philosophy, community, and building a brand that endures. Listen to this in-depth conversation on The Leather Shop Podcast.

In this episode of The Leather Shop Podcast, host Matt Roach is joined by returning guest Shane from Bow the Maker for an in-depth conversation about one of the most confusing (and expensive) parts of leathercraft — choosing the right tools.

Will Hodges of Treve Cambridge shares his journey from paramedic to fine leather artisan. We dig into the challenges of working with exotic leathers, the tools that elevate craftsmanship, and why precision matters in every stitch.

KC of Mack Provisions joins us to talk glove making, Horween leather, and the craft of turning canvas and stitches into baseball heritage.

Discover Stevie's journey from medical trauma tech to leather artisan in the shotgun sports world. In this episode of Leather Shop, Matt and Stevie dive into the craft, tools, and mindset behind Hellbound and Back Leather's functional and artistic gear for trap shooters.

he questions came from you — and now it’s time to dive in. In this special listener-submitted Q&A, I sat down with Shane Bowman (aka Bow the Maker) to answer the things you’ve been dying to know about leathercraft, gear, and growing a small maker brand.

From how Shane got into laser engraving (and why it cost him thousands) to the tools he’d buy again (and the ones he wouldn’t), this episode covers the business, the craft, and the chaos that comes with turning a passion into a profession.

We also talk about:

• What makes good pattern design (and why most of them suck)

• Clicker dies and the Temu trap

• Choosing gear that fits your craft — not just the hype

Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up your shop, this one’s packed with real advice, hard-earned lessons, and enough banter to keep your glue from drying out.

🎧 This is Part 1 — we got so many great questions, we had to split it in two.

🛠️ Hosted by Matt Roach | Guest: Shane Bowman (@bowthemaker)

Sarah Roe of Stitch & Roe shares how she turns vintage baseball mitts into heirloom leather goods. Discover the craftsmanship, challenges, and stories behind repurposing cherished gloves into wallets and keepsakes.