J and S Gier, Artificers

07/24/2025

On our way to one of our favorite events. Make plans to attend and see you there ❤️

07/23/2025

The occasional “modern” — an indestructible oil tanned shoulder bag.
Completely hand-stitched and made to be as functional as it is handsome. Trimmed with oil tanned pig leather.

The seams are designed to add structure and strength. The main body measures 8”x9” with a generous 2 1/4” gusset. The easily accessed front pocket measures 4 1/2” x 5 1/2” with a 1” gusset, perfect for a wallet or phone.

A magnet closure is used to secure it .

The back has an extra flat pocket that could be used to carry a tablet.

All hardware is brass, and the strap is adjustable .The swivel clips and rings keeps it from twisting.

I don’t make many modern items, but I broke the rules to construct this one.

$425 + $23 shipping and insurance

07/05/2025

Made a pirate his liquor chest 🏴‍☠️arrrrr

06/29/2025

Small Stitch Sunday

06/26/2025

Regular and close up comparisons of quality cow veg tan vs kip. They have different stiffness, but I can’t help but love kip ☺️Smooth as butter ❤️🧈

06/25/2025

And now for something totally different…

We have had an Alaskan cruise planned for awhile, and I really wanted a new purse/bag that I could use on the trip to carry extras like a small umbrella, and rain jacket, but also have easy access to my passport, wallet, etc .

I have begun making my wallets and other small gear, but have been putting off the bag. I loosley modeled it after a messenger bag that I carried a long time ago and loved. When I started drafting what I thought I would need , the end result looked too big, so I also made a scaled down version of it in . Choices!

This project also allowed me to do new stitches, techniques, and use new hardware that I cannot do with historical work.

Here is the result. I will eventually pull all of my gear together and see which one will serve the purpose. I will likely list the other on our website when I know.

I really enjoyed doing these. I may make more in the future, time permitting.

Kudos to Kentucky Leather and Hides for their fantastically fun online auctions where I got the oil tanned pig and cow leather.

06/12/2025

Sometimes I need to step back from sewing leather to go back to where it all started… clothing.

Just wrapped up a few flower girl dresses for my granddaughter and Sam’s niece. Looking forward to the big wedding. ❤️🥰

06/02/2025

Here’s a very involved project just wrapped up. The netted bag is also made by me. It is detachable and expandable.

Per the new owner’s needs, this has a gusseted front pocket and an added interior divider.

Mostly kip leather is used for this with selected parts lined with other leathers.

It is based on an original in my collection.

Lots of little details and options going on with this to make it work.

It was an honor to be able to create with someone.

06/02/2025

Very excited to be part of this upcoming celebration/event this coming weekend

05/27/2025

This horn was shipped out in today’s mail, heading for a new home.

The horn was commissioned as a gift for a young man who graduated from West Point over the weekend.

The reverse of the horn honors one of his ancestors, who fought in the American Revolution. It lists the actions he participated in. The heart denotes when he was wounded. I believe he was captured at Charleston and imprisoned on a British prison ship.

05/26/2025