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Crafting Premium Leather Goods in Canada
At LeatherDesign, we blend time-honoured artisan techniques with modern precision to produce exquisite leather products that stand the test of time. From supple wallets and belts to bespoke jackets and bags, our Canadian workshop sources only the finest full-grain hides, ensuring each piece develops a unique character with age and wear. Whether you seek a custom gift or an everyday essential, LeatherDesign creates goods that marry functionality and enduring style.
About Us – A Heritage of Artisan Excellence
LeatherDesign was founded in 2014 by master leatherworker Isabelle Fournier, who honed her craft in Europe before returning to Toronto to build a homegrown atelier. Over the past decade, we’ve grown from a studio of three to a team of fifteen skilled artisans and designers, all dedicated to elevating leatherwork. Our facility on Queen Street East houses cutting-edge tooling alongside traditional hand-stitching benches, giving us the flexibility to produce both small bespoke orders and larger collections. We partner with Ontario-based tanneries that practice sustainable hide sourcing and vegetable-tanning methods, reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility. Every product is quality-checked by our founder herself, ensuring it meets the exacting standards that define the LeatherDesign name.
Our Services
Custom Leather Jackets
Starting with a personal consultation, we guide you through silhouette options, hide selections, and custom hardware finishes. Our pattern-makers draft a bespoke template to your exact measurements, ensuring a fit that feels tailor-made. Skilled cutters hand-slice each pattern piece, preserving the hide’s grain and minimizing waste. Hand-stitching and reinforced construction guarantee durability through decades of wear. Finally, a finishing leather-cream treatment enhances suppleness and water resistance.
Starting with a personal consultation, we guide you through silhouette options, hide selections, and custom hardware finishes. Our pattern-makers draft a bespoke template to your exact measurements, ensuring a fit that feels tailor-made. Skilled cutters hand-slice each pattern piece, preserving the hide’s grain and minimizing waste. Hand-stitching and reinforced construction guarantee durability through decades of wear. Finally, a finishing leather-cream treatment enhances suppleness and water resistance.
Hand-Stitched Wallets & Small Goods
From slim card-holders to multi-compartment bifolds, each wallet is crafted from carefully selected full-grain leather. We use French-link stitching and edge-burnishing techniques for a polished, seamless look. Custom engraving, contrasting thread, and bespoke liner fabrics let you personalise every detail. Wallets undergo a five-point inspection to verify stitch integrity, hardware function, and aesthetic consistency. Packaged in eco-friendly gift boxes, they’re ready for presentation or everyday carry.
From slim card-holders to multi-compartment bifolds, each wallet is crafted from carefully selected full-grain leather. We use French-link stitching and edge-burnishing techniques for a polished, seamless look. Custom engraving, contrasting thread, and bespoke liner fabrics let you personalise every detail. Wallets undergo a five-point inspection to verify stitch integrity, hardware function, and aesthetic consistency. Packaged in eco-friendly gift boxes, they’re ready for presentation or everyday carry.
Leather Belts & Straps
Our belt-making service offers widths from 1″ to 2″, with buckle styles ranging from classic roller to matte black modern. Vegetable-tanned straps are hand-skived at the buckle end for a sleek transition and stitched or riveted according to preference. We provide incremental sizing adjustments and lifetime hole-reinforcement services. Optional decorative tooling or embossed patterns create one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Each belt is finished with natural beeswax for enhanced water resistance and a polished patina over time.
Our belt-making service offers widths from 1″ to 2″, with buckle styles ranging from classic roller to matte black modern. Vegetable-tanned straps are hand-skived at the buckle end for a sleek transition and stitched or riveted according to preference. We provide incremental sizing adjustments and lifetime hole-reinforcement services. Optional decorative tooling or embossed patterns create one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Each belt is finished with natural beeswax for enhanced water resistance and a polished patina over time.
Bags & Totes
Whether you need a structured briefcase, a weekend duffel, or a casual tote, our design team transforms your functional needs into stylish forms. We combine premium hides with sturdy canvas or waxed-cotton liners for strength and breathability. Pockets, compartments, and tech sleeves are custom-configured to sync with your workflow and travel habits. Heavy-duty YKK zippers, brass hardware, and reinforced stress points ensure all-weather reliability. All seams are double-checked for uniform tension and are hand-finished for consistency.
Whether you need a structured briefcase, a weekend duffel, or a casual tote, our design team transforms your functional needs into stylish forms. We combine premium hides with sturdy canvas or waxed-cotton liners for strength and breathability. Pockets, compartments, and tech sleeves are custom-configured to sync with your workflow and travel habits. Heavy-duty YKK zippers, brass hardware, and reinforced stress points ensure all-weather reliability. All seams are double-checked for uniform tension and are hand-finished for consistency.
Leather Repair & Restoration
Extend the life of your favourite leather items with our repair and refurbishment service. From zipper replacements and seam re-stitching to color-touch ups and re-dyeing, our artisans diagnose issues and present clear treatment plans. Minor scratches are buffed and re-conditioned; structural damage gets expert patching and reinforcement. We also replace hardware with matching finishes for a seamless result. A final conditioning and waterproofing treatment restores the item to showroom quality.
Extend the life of your favourite leather items with our repair and refurbishment service. From zipper replacements and seam re-stitching to color-touch ups and re-dyeing, our artisans diagnose issues and present clear treatment plans. Minor scratches are buffed and re-conditioned; structural damage gets expert patching and reinforcement. We also replace hardware with matching finishes for a seamless result. A final conditioning and waterproofing treatment restores the item to showroom quality.
Bespoke Corporate & Gift Programs
Elevate your brand or event with custom-branded leather gifts—corporate portfolios, keychains, or commemorative plaques. We handle design mock-ups, logo embossing or debossing, and packaging that aligns with your identity. Minimum orders start at 20 units, and we offer tiered pricing for larger runs. Our team coordinates proof approvals to ensure accuracy and brand consistency. All corporate orders ship in premium gift packaging, complete with branded thank-you cards.
Elevate your brand or event with custom-branded leather gifts—corporate portfolios, keychains, or commemorative plaques. We handle design mock-ups, logo embossing or debossing, and packaging that aligns with your identity. Minimum orders start at 20 units, and we offer tiered pricing for larger runs. Our team coordinates proof approvals to ensure accuracy and brand consistency. All corporate orders ship in premium gift packaging, complete with branded thank-you cards.
Our Advantages
- Uncompromising Material Quality
We source only full-grain, vegetable-tanned hides from Ontario tanneries that use renewable energy and natural dyes. Each hide undergoes rigorous selection—only the top 10% pass our grain-integrity checks, ensuring pebble consistency and minimal blemishes. This premium material not only ages beautifully but also resists stretching and cracking. By eliminating lower-grade splits and bonded leathers, we maintain a standard of excellence that underpins every LeatherDesign product. Our material partnerships reinforce local industry and reduce carbon footprint. - Master Artisan Craftsmanship
Every piece is built by hand, from cutting and stitching to edge-finishing and hardware installation. Our artisans average over 8 years of dedicated leatherwork experience, many trained under Isabelle herself. We maintain a low artisan-to-product ratio to guarantee meticulous attention to detail. Hand-stitched seams are tested to 50 kg of pull force; buckles and rivets are torque-tested to automotive standards. This devotion to craft ensures longevity, instilling confidence that your LeatherDesign piece will endure decades of use. - Fully Customizable Solutions
From bespoke silhouettes to personalized embossing, we empower clients to express their individuality. Our design team consults through virtual or in-person sessions to refine colors, textures, and functional features. Digital 3D mock-ups help you visualize your creation before any hide is cut. Iterative prototyping minimizes risk and aligns the final product with your vision. We embrace small batch and one-off orders, making customization accessible to individuals and corporations alike. - Sustainable & Ethical Practices
Sustainability is woven into our processes: hides are by-products of the food industry, and we repurpose every off-cut for smaller goods or trim. Vegetable-tanning eliminates heavy metals and toxic effluents. Packaging is plastic-free, relying on recycled paper and biodegradable ink. We power our workshop with rooftop solar panels, offsetting 60% of our electricity use annually. These eco-initiatives resonate with conscious consumers and adhere to strict Canadian environmental regulations. - Exceptional After-Sales Support
Leather is a living material that benefits from periodic care—so we offer a lifetime conditioning and repair service at cost. Customers receive guidance on home-care routines, plus a complimentary refresher treatment within the first year. Our online portal tracks each item’s production details, allowing us to expedite repairs or recreate components as needed. A dedicated client success team manages timelines, updates, and shipping logistics for every after-sales request. This end-to-end support reflects our commitment to product longevity and client satisfaction. - Local Canadian Manufacturing
By keeping all production in Canada—right here in Toronto—we ensure rapid turnaround and maintain direct quality control at every stage. This proximity reduces lead times to as little as two weeks for bespoke pieces. Our local supply chain fosters Canadian craftsmanship and helps sustain regional economies. We host quarterly open-studio tours to showcase our process, invite collaboration, and strengthen community ties. Choosing LeatherDesign means investing in Canadian talent and preserving artisanal heritage for future generations.
Contacts
We’d love to bring your next leather project to life, whether it’s a personal heirloom or a corporate gift program. Drop us a line to schedule a workshop tour, request material swatches, or begin the design consultation process. Our team is ready to answer questions about customization options, pricing, or care recommendations—just send us an email and we’ll respond promptly. Partner with LeatherDesign today and experience true artisanal excellence in leathercraft!
📍 Address: 501 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1L9, Canada
📧 Email: leatherdesign@live.com
🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM | Sat 10 AM–3 PM | Sun Closed
📧 Email: leatherdesign@live.com
🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM | Sat 10 AM–3 PM | Sun Closed
