Online leather supplier for makers

Independent leatherworkers, bag and belt makers, upholsterers, bookbinders, cosplay makers and serious hobbyists.

You buy in bulk at a lower price per square foot and sell in smaller pieces at a higher price. Samples, offcuts and kits add extra sales.

• Knowing leather types, weights and finishes
• Basic online shop and photography skills
• Careful stock and cost tracking

• Check whether you can store stock at home under your lease, mortgage or insurance
• Get stock and public liability insurance and check what your policy covers
• Register as a sole trader or company and check when VAT registration applies
• Colours vary between batches, so describe and photograph leather accurately to limit returns
• If you import hides, check customs duties and import rules, and ask suppliers about animal origin and tanning standards

Typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on how many hides you buy and how you set up your shop. Monthly revenue is estimated at around £500 to £4,000, depending on your stock range and sales.

Check whether you can store stock at home under your lease, mortgage or insurance. Also check stock and public liability insurance, when VAT registration applies, and, if you import hides, customs duties, import rules and supplier standards on animal origin and tanning.

Knowing leather types, weights and finishes, basic online shop and photography skills, and careful stock and cost tracking help. Estimates suggest at least around 8 hours a week. Describe and photograph leather accurately, as colours vary between batches.