Carswell Leathergoods

Carswell Leathergoods Handcrafted Leathergoods made in Melbourne. I have trained in traditional Japanese leatherwork techniques in Hong Kong, but I’m adding my own modern twist.

A batch of slings all finished up. These are a LOT more work than I anticipated, but also a lot more fun than I thought ...
02/05/2026

A batch of slings all finished up. These are a LOT more work than I anticipated, but also a lot more fun than I thought too.
I have a new appreciation for saddlers and anyone doing quality tooling. It’s a real art.
Looking forward to doing more of these in the future.
Thank you for the support and hope the slings perform well in the field!

25/04/2026

I’m a little nervous to share these because I’m really new to carving leather. This is the second sling I’ve ever done with it. It’s one of those things I’ve always wanted to get into but never had a reason to get stuck into it.
But when asked if I could tool him up some nice slings I said I’ll try my best.
I’ve had to buy a few new tools and practice my drawing skills a lot before I was ready to put it on leather. I did one practice sling first then got into this one. But I think it’s turning out really well.
This sling will get a topcoat of sealer next and then I’ll have another two to finish up soon with leather wrapped buckles. (I’ll show that process for those of you that asked from my last reel)
Thanks so much to Silvia and Tracy at Birdsall for your help and guidance. I really had no idea what I was getting myself into!

Let me know what you think!

It was a great day for my first group leathercraft lesson.Students had the choice of making a belt or a rifle sling, and...
12/04/2026

It was a great day for my first group leathercraft lesson.

Students had the choice of making a belt or a rifle sling, and the class was geared towards complete beginners. It was no small effort getting enough tools and materials together for eight people, but aside from a couple of minor hiccups, everything came together really well.

Stitching a belt is no easy task, and I was genuinely impressed with the effort everyone put in. There were a few tricky steps along the way, but everyone stuck with it and turned out some fantastic pieces by the end of the day.

Really proud of this group.

I’ll be running another class on June 7th — send me a message if you’re interested in joining the next one.

Thanks to Zeb Jones for the shot of the sling I made him in action!New group lesson available to book now on my website....
08/04/2026

Thanks to Zeb Jones for the shot of the sling I made him in action!

New group lesson available to book now on my website. The next date is Sunday 7th June. Eight spots, and two are already booked.

This weekend the group lesson is already booked out and I’m really looking forward to it.

Slings and belts use very similar techniques so they’re great to have in the same lesson. Strap cutting and buckle fitting is an essential leatherwork skill that takes a surprising amount of work. If you’re interested in learning these skills and dipping your toes into the world of leatherwork, have a read of the lesson description on my website and book a slot if you’re keen.

My first group lesson is booked out! But don’t despair, I will be running more of these in the future. I will post dates...
05/04/2026

My first group lesson is booked out! But don’t despair, I will be running more of these in the future. I will post dates when they are available.

I have a wait list for this weekends class, so you can contact me to be put on it if you’d like.

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Warragul, VIC
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