Our Story

 Not every journey begins with a grand plan. Sometimes, it starts with failure.

For Alex, the founder of Solace Leather, the path to building a DIY leather brand was anything but smooth. Before leather, there were other ventures — a tech startup, a trendy online store, even a short-lived café. Each one filled with ambition, each one falling short. Friends called it “bad luck.” Alex called it “learning.”

But through every misstep, there was one constant: a small corner at home where scraps of leather, needles, and threads waited. Leathercraft was never supposed to be a business — it was a way to unwind, to disconnect from the noise, and to create something real. The feel of genuine leather, the satisfaction of a clean stitch, the quiet joy of holding something made with your own hands — it was therapy.

Ironically, it was in those quiet moments of crafting that the real business idea took shape.

Alex noticed something: whenever a handmade leather wallet or bag was posted online, people responded. Not just with compliments, but with curiosity. “Did you make this yourself?” “Can you teach me?” “I wish I could do something like this.” That’s when the realization hit — people weren’t just interested in buying leather goods; they wanted the experience of making them.

The problem was, most DIY kits on the market were either too basic (think: keychains) or too complex for beginners. There was no brand that truly made leathercraft accessible, stylish, and meaningful for everyday people.

That’s when Solace Leatherwas born — not as a product, but as a mission: to bring the joy of leathercraft into people’s hands, regardless of their skill level.

Alex poured every lesson from past failures into this venture. The product wasn’t just a “kit.” It had to feel premium, but not intimidating. Every piece of leather had to be pre-cut with precision. The tools needed to be simple but professional. The instructions had to be friendly, visual, and impossible to get wrong. Most importantly, the final product — whether a tote bag, a crossbody, or a wallet — had to be something people would proudly carry, not just a practice piece.

The early days were humble. Alex started by selling small batches online, sharing videos of the crafting process, and personally answering every customer question. Slowly but surely, a community began to form — not of “customers,” but of makers, hobbyists, and people who just wanted to try something new.

What surprised Alex wasn’t how many people wanted to buy a leather bag, but how many people wanted to make their own. In a world obsessed with fast fashion and instant gratification, people craved something slower, more personal, more human.

Today, Solace Leather is more than a brand. It’s a movement. It’s for the people who love the crowd but cherish their quiet time. It’s for those who believe that their hands can still make something real. Whether it’s a weekend project, a gift for someone special, or the start of a new passion, we’re here to guide you through every stitch.

Our kits are now shipped worldwide, but the heart of what we do remains the same as it did in that small corner of Alex’s home: we create for the joy of creating.

Because sometimes, the best business ideas aren’t found in boardrooms — they’re crafted at your own kitchen table, one stitch at a time.