

Two Tone 5-Slot Cardholder Stitching & Heat Creasing Workshop (Chèvre & Italian Buttero Leather)
Create your own two-tone 5-slot leather cardholder using premium Italian Buttero vegetable-tanned leather and soft Chèvre goat leather.
This leather crafting workshop in Singapore takes place at The Leather Society and guides you through the complete process of making a cardholder - from preparing and working with the leather to traditional saddle stitching, professional heat creasing, edge finishing and personalised stamping.
Designed for beginners and anyone looking to deepen their leathercraft skills, the workshop combines traditional craftsmanship with techniques used in professional leather goods production.
What You’ll Learn
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Introduction to different types of leather, threads and leathercraft techniques
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How to cut and work with full-grain vegetable-tanned leather
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How to operate a professional heat-creasing machine used by major fashion houses
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Traditional saddle stitching and proper stitching techniques
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Edge preparation and finishing
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Personalised initial stamping on your finished cardholder
Premium Italian Leather
Buttero Leather - Conceria Walpier, Tuscany, Italy
A full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather known for its smooth surface, rich colour and consistent finish.
Chèvre Leather - Demso
A supple goat leather selected to complement the structure and character of Buttero, creating the distinctive two-tone finish of the cardholder.
Your workshop leather also comes with the Pelle Vegetale Consortium Authenticity Tag, confirming that the Italian vegetable-tanned leather meets the consortium's standards for traditional vegetable tanning.
Workshop Details
Location: The Leather Society, Singapore
Duration: 3.5 hours
Level: Beginner-friendly
Project: Two-Tone 5-Slot Cardholder
Techniques: Cutting · Heat Creasing · Saddle Stitching · Edge Finishing · Initial Stamping
Leather: Italian Buttero Vegetable-Tanned Leather + Chèvre Goat Leather
Leave the workshop with a two-tone cardholder made by you, along with practical leathercraft techniques you can continue to develop beyond the class.
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Vegetable-tanned leather changes with time and use. Its natural colour gradually deepens, developing a richer patina that makes each piece uniquely yours.

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