About Me
Peter Smith
I am a leather artisan, making bespoke and personalised leather goods for customers as well as repairing and restoring beloved articles.
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My craftsmanship is heritage hand crafted leather work, using traditional and some modern techniques.
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I have worked on articles dating back to the mid 19th century to more modern but loved pieces. Along the way, museum pieces have come to me for renovations and repairs.
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Making articles for private commissions, period films and accessories for fantasy costumes have been an enjoyable part of my work.​
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My passion for leather crafting was triggered by a craftsman who had been working with leather for many years and created some beautiful leather articles for family and friends,
a few of which are in my collection. When working on my pieces, I compare the high quality of work he did, which I strive to follow. I learned from him that every stage of creation contributes to the quality of the final article.
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I attended a saddlery course with a noted Master Saddler to enhance and build on my skills and knowledge.
About PS Leather Craft
First and foremost, my business is about ensuring that my clients are happy with my work, and that they get the best out of my skills that I have.
I created PS Leather Craft to bring back to life heirloom, cherished and sentimental articles as well as make hand crafted leather items for customers.
Business Lines
Commissions
Here, I make your item, to your specifications and how you see it. I work from drawings or sketches, photos and in most cases from discussion.
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This is bespoke and unique. I don't make the same thing twice!​
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I have been commissioned to make customised or bespoke articles for private commissions, the film industry and re-enactment pieces.
Commissions can vary greatly and I revel in the challenges of making articles to customer specifications.
Repair and Restore
​Repairs and restorations are sometimes harder and more challenging than creating.
Doing hidden repairs, matching thread, colour matching and matching the type of leather are very difficult to achieve.
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In most cases, my repairs will be unseen - like I have never been there! That is the trick.
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I have repaired and restored several articles that have been gifted, or handed down or passed on and are treasured items and have worked on pieces for the National Army Museum in London.
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It is especially rewarding for me when a piece like that turns out well and more so when you get a review like this one.
From the Maker
Designing and creating my own articles is my release for my creativity. I like to play with textures, colours, styles, types of leather, and different dyes.
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This is also where I can learn, try new things, experiment.
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I like to make things different from what is already out there, as do many designers. I want my leather articles to have that 'wow' factor.
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My guitar straps and motorcycle livery are good examples of this type of work. All the art work, tooling, dying, stitching, lacing and finishing is done by hand.​
