Canvas and leather

[9InchNinja]

Afternoon all.

Was hoping some of you fine ladies and gents could point me in the right direction. I'm after some canvas and leather. Just bought a singer 201k and have a list of things as long as my arm to make, but I've still not found a decent place to pick up the raw materials. Anyone care to share their suppliers?

Thanks!

Ben

 

[John Fenna]

Charity shops for light leathers (old jackets etc) buckles (old belts) and the odd gem like the half hide of top grain leather for 50p that I picked up recently.
Point North for canvas
Tandy or Leprevo for leather
Our local tip saves leather for me from old sofas etc

 

[peaks]

The Identity Store for lots of leatherwork stuff. http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/products.asp?SubCatID=173

Another vote for charity shops too.

 

[bushcraftkid2001]

+1 for identity store, went last weekend to pick up some materials for an axe sheath and they were very helpful

 

[9InchNinja]

Thanks guys. Just placed an order with Attwools for some heavyweight canvas. Need to pick up some cheap offcuts now so I can practice. Don't want to wreck 70 Quid's worth of good stuff. I'll hit the charity shops tomorrow and see what I can pick up.