How to Use leatherwork in a Sentence

leatherwork

noun
  • The rest of the budget was spent on tools for leatherwork such as hammers, skivers, punches, needles and thread.
    — Sanvi Bangalore, CBS News, 29 June 2023
  • Dean loves working with his hands, and leatherwork and woodburning are favorite pastimes.
    — Nancy Kruh, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The use of basket weaving techniques in the leatherwork with macramé and raffia on the clothing and bags is a Smith touch.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021
  • The way Figueroa sees it, there’s something extra special about leatherwork with extra character.
    — René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Building saddles and custom leatherwork is a family affair for Kramer.
    — Kim Fundingsland, The Seattle Times, 24 Dec. 2017
  • Researchers also found the remains of some organic material, presumed to be leatherwork that kept the blade fixed in place.
    — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2018
  • The hotel also hosts pop-up craft workshops throughout the year, including jewelry-making and leatherwork.
    — Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
  • The newest sector of his studio, Bill Amberg Print, strives to push the boundaries of leatherwork even further.
    — Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 22 Sep. 2019
  • Artisans sell clothing, jewelry and leatherwork as comedians and musicians take to the stage to show off their talents.
    — Kimi Robinson, azcentral, 3 Feb. 2020
  • The métiers here progress from embroidery and featherwork, through artificial flowers, pleating, lace and leatherwork.
    — Roberta Smith, New York Times, 5 May 2016
  • Ugg to the precision leatherwork at Saint Laurent — proving that accessories are once again the soul of storytelling.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Each made-to-order handbag is crafted from start to finish by a single artisan at the brand’s leatherwork facility in Tuscany, with two shapes on offer.
    — New York Times, 26 May 2022
  • To spotlight artists who are infusing traditional craftwork—from leatherwork to beadwork and beyond—with fresh, contemporary twists.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
  • And in keeping with the post-opulence ethos, the car’s leatherwork on the seats and doors is refreshingly devoid of busy detailing and superficial embellishment.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Sisters are encouraged to develop a personal craft, such as leatherwork, calligraphy, embroidery, or making rosaries, soap, candles, or icons.
    — Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The interior of the concept comprises sumptuous leatherwork and controls defined by physical knobs, dials, and switches.
    — Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Small classes of six students experience a hands-on emphasis on various disciplines from corsetry, leatherwork and tailoring to millinery, fabric dyeing and costume cutting.
    — Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
  • There are subtle equestrian touches, too, such as Ralph Lauren stirrup sconces, custom trophy lamps, and custom leatherwork on throw pillows reminiscent of a bridle and reins.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
  • The festival features more than 100 craft booths stretched out along the town’s greenbelt, artists and artisans will sell jewelry, leatherwork, glass and woodwork, as well as clothing, furniture and decorative items.
    — Greg Mellen, Orange County Register, 22 June 2017
  • With a history dating back almost 1,000 years, leatherwork remains at the heart of Andalusian life—thanks to the modern-day artisans working diligently to preserve the craft.
    — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Nicoline Italia Armchairs – ergonomic comfort meets artisanal leatherwork.
    — New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2025
  • This includes brands like Frank Clegg; founded in 1970’s the leatherworks company has been handcrafting everything from wallets to luggage; handbags to briefcases for decades.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • In the garment, which has inspired dozens of Halloween-friendly renditions, there is beadwork that echoes that of the Samburu tribe, leatherwork inspired by the Himba, and neck and arm rings that echo styles worn by the Ndebele tribe.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Throughout the various rooms, different craftspeople showcased their skills—creating rosettes, engaging in leatherwork, and making Roger Vivier’s signature square buckles.
    — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
  • It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026
  • Take Jennifer Christie of Los Angeles, a longtime attendee who specializes in teaching traditional crafts, including fiber arts, and this year, ran the leatherwork station beneath the Faire’s craft tent.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The leatherwork, woodwork and metalwork is intended to compete with what Bentley can offer, and those who squirm at the idea of animal skin lining their vehicle’s cabin have vegetarian options like Ultrafabric and Kvadrat wool.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Produced entirely in Italy, over 140 tailors and artisans work to create these designs through heritage crafts like Florentine leatherwork, tailoring, hand engraving, shoemaking, and silver chiseling.
    — Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Founded by Azzedine Alaïa in Paris, the label has carried its precision leatherwork into a range of contemporary silhouettes, with perforations, transparent paneling and sculptural heels recurring across collections.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Bill Amberg gave me some insight into how his studio’s Next Generation in Experimental Leather showcase highlights experimental leatherwork, and what his experience was of working on the project with Kingston University MA students.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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