The Leatherpreneur

13/08/2025

🎉🎉It is finally here🎉🎉
The BUDDY school backpack from is now available to order!

You should add this to your back-to-school preparation list today so you don't miss out..

Retail = N17500 per piece
Wholesale = N15800 per piece (MOQ 5 pieces)

Size & colour can be customised✅

To order,
Send a DM or call/chat/text: 09013614637

Location: Ibadan

01/08/2025

This month, we'll be working on the Explorer back-to-school bag set for tldesigns.ng.
With a few changes and improvements on the original design from last year, I'm very satisfied with this upgraded version and can't wait to show the finish! 🥳

This is the period I use the piping foot most, and it's such a huge contributor to the whole production process. The ease is second to none.

11/06/2025

Custom Melvin Cardholder [ft. Varnessa Edge Paint]
🎥📽Making Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKwt6TPRYcW

21/03/2025

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

It's finally D-day🥳, and I'm so excited to share my latest pattern: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 with you!

ANSEL is a minimal, compact and lightweight sling bag that is designed for easy wear, convenience and easy access. With its sleek, flat profile, rounded edges and modern aesthetic, this travel sling lays flat on the body and can be conveniently worn under a coat or an overall.

Ansel is designed for both left-handed and right-handed wearers, and it is the ideal bag for moving your essentials safely when on the go.

Finish size: H = 27cm/101/2”, L = 19cm/71/2”, and W = 2.5cm/1”.

This project is suitable for Confident Beginners, and it can be fully made on a domestic sewing machine.

This pattern comes with sewing instructions and a video tutorial. The full video tutorial will be live on my YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/] on or before the 11th of April, 2025.

Get the Ansel pattern here: https://theleatherpreneur.com/product/ansel-travel-sling-pattern/

Ansel launches at 15% off, from now till the 28th of March, 2025 [no code needed].

Share your makes with us here: http://web.facebook.com/groups/tlpatterngroup/

Happy sewing!

20/03/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲📌

I can't wait to introduce my latest pattern - the Ansel Mini Travel Sling -to you all, and share every awesome version of it made by my Test team❤️.

Launching tomorrow: 21-03-2025
Be ready!

15/03/2025

𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘🧐

How do you install your magnetic snaps?

In [A] or Out [B]

Let's learn..

11/03/2025

[NOW AVAILABLE] - Taping Foot [also called a Bias Binder] for Industrial walking foot sewing machines [flat bed and cylinder bed]. This taping foot is suitable for 1" taping, and it creates a 'single fold' when taping or binding raw edges.

Price = N11,800

Want to join a pre-order batch for this item instead? Send a DM now [only a few slots left]. Pre-order closes on the 25th of March, 2025.

Pre-order price = N9,200

WhatsApp: https://wa.me/2349013614637
Call/Text: 09013614637

Find a video demo on how to use this tool here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18fxYoMrkm/?mibextid=oFDknk

This tool is an must-have for bag makers as it gives professional/neat finishing to raw edges and bag interior. Take the step to upgrading your sewing and finishing skill today!

18/02/2025

Made this Clutch Purse some time last year and it had been sitting in my gallery, forgotten... 🙃

I took just 4 pictures of it, so it escapes my notice each time I scroll through all those photos. I finally caught it last weekend and I'm happy to share this beautiful make with you here 😊 😃.

WhatsApp saw these first, and I received a few requests for a tutorial, which unfortunately, I don't have at this time.

If I get more DMs for the tutorial of this design, I'll have to add it to my YouTube tutorial queue for 2025. So, let me know in the comments if you'll love to see a tutorial on this design as well 📥

While I go back to hunt for more 'forgotten photos', I hope you have a great rest of the day 💙

15/02/2025

Weekend! 🥳🥳

21/10/2024

The Skylark IS HERE!

I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of my latest sewing pattern: The Skylark.

This is an expandable backpack designed to be a very functional and unique piece. It comes together easily, and it is the perfect project to get your week started!

The Skylark features:
two (2) exterior anti-theft pockets
one (1) interior zipper pocket
one (1) interior slip pocket
adjustable shoulder straps
one (1) main zipper compartment.

It has a ‘wing’ feature on the sides that allows an expansion or reduction of its main compartment to accommodate more items. The front panel is also the perfect spot to show off beautiful fabrics and custom-made designs.

The Skylark can be fully made on a domestic sewing machine, as it is a soft-structure backpack that does not require the use of interfacing unless very light fabric is used. It can also be made in two different sizes:

- Small: L = 25.5cm/10”, H = 33cm/13”, W = 14cm/5.5”.
- Large: L = 32cm/12.5”, H = 41cm/16”, W= 17.5cm/7”.

This pattern has separate files for both sizes, SEWING INSTRUCTIONS and a FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL to confidently walk you through the making process.

The Skylark is live here:
International:- https://theleatherpreneur.com/skylark-backpack-pattern
Nigeria/Ghana:- https://theleatherpreneur.com/product/skylark-backpack-pattern

The Skylark is currently 20% off till the 27th of October, 2024. Grab a copy now.

Happy sewing!

26/07/2024

04/06/2024

I'm so happy to finally launch my latest pattern, the Nova Crossbody🌻😊🍭

The Nova is a chic and versatile bag that will be your go-to for effortless style and functionality. With lots of space and its compact look, this bag is perfect for your everyday essentials, weekend adventures or just a night out in town.

The Nova Crossbody features: two (2) main zipper pockets, two (2) exterior zipper pockets, two (2) exterior slip pockets, and an adjustable long strap.

Finish Size: length - 20cm/8", height - 16cm/6", width - 7cm/2.75"

This is a sewing project for Advance Beginners, and it can be made on a domestic/manual sewing machine or on an industrial/heavy-duty sewing machine.

This pattern is available in A4, Letter, and SVG. It comes with a VIDEO TUTORIAL and a SEWING INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET.

You can get the pattern here: https://theleatherpreneur.gumroad.com/l/novacrossbody

You can find the YouTube tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIof4xo0uubGnQ5u935jANXp855dwJPSH

Use code - NOVA - to get 20% off the Nova Pattern. Code valid till June 10, 2024.

Use code - JUNE - to get 10% off all other patterns throughout the Nova launch period.

To see the finish make from others, please join the Facebook pattern group here: Bag Patterns by TL