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Saddle stitching is an age-old technique Saddle stitching is a time-tested way to affix two pieces of material together.  It's secure, durable, and relatively simple.  Saddle stitching is great for repairs, small leather goods, and, quite obviously by its name, saddles.  Most of our products at Craft and Lore are created by saddle stitching pieces of leather together.  We find that it not only does the job well, but also has a clean and simple look. The only things you will need to get started stitching are thread, a heavy duty needle, a lighter, scissors or a knife, and whatever...

The compact and sleek Apple AirTag is quickly becoming a staple in everyday carry items.  Powered by a watch battery and lasting 6 months to a year, you can be sure you'll never leave your new Craft and Lore Worry Wallet behind as long as you've always got your iPhone with you. Once your AirTag is paired to your phone, you can set a geo distance notifier as well as see your wallet location from your maps app.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRAFT AND LORE (@craftnlore)    

We have recently overhauled our watch strap lineup Over years of testing, we become very in tune with the strengths and weaknesses of different designs, leathers, and products.  Not only do we use these products ourselves, but we also receive great feedback from our customers that allows us to refine and dial in each of our products over time.  Because of different feedback and recent experimentation in new leather options, we have decided to do an overhaul to our lineup of watch straps.  Buttero Leather The primary and most significant update we have made to our watch lineup is the...

We offer quite a few different brass accessories at Craft and Lore.  While we love brass in its natural form, we sometimes like to transform that shiny, golden exterior into a worn and darkened patina. Instead of spending months or even years to develop this patina, we use a few products to force a chemical reaction that gives the brass that dark, worn-in look. Have a look at some of our brass accessories. WHAT YOU NEED There are three products you'll need for this process.   Acetone First, you'll need a cleaning solution of some sort to remove dust, dirt, and...