Project description
I'm looking for an experienced leathercrafter to make a matching leash and harness set for my dog, built entirely by hand rather than mass-produced. The dog is a medium-to-large breed (around 28 kg, chest girth roughly 78 cm, neck circumference about 50 cm), so the harness needs to be a true custom fit rather than an off-the-shelf size — I can provide exact measurements, photos, and a sizing template once we agree on the design.
Material should be full-grain or vegetable-tanned leather, at least 3-3.5 mm thick for the straps and slightly heavier where the harness meets the D-ring for the leash attachment, since the dog pulls fairly hard on walks. I'd like everything saddle-stitched with waxed linen or polyester thread rather than machine-sewn, both for durability and for the look — visible, even stitching along the edges is part of what I'm paying for. Edges should be beveled, burnished, and finished with edge paint or gum tragacanth so they don't fray or rough up over time.
Hardware needs to be solid brass or stainless steel — no plated pot metal that will rust or flake within a year. That means a secure swivel bolt snap on the leash, a sturdy buckle and at least two D-rings on the harness (one on the back for regular walking, one on the chest for no-pull training), and a separate handle loop on the leash for close control near traffic.
For personalization, I'd love simple hand-tooled or embossed lettering with the dog's name along the leash handle or the harness strap, plus a small geometric border stamp if that's within your usual style — happy to look at your portfolio and pick something that matches your existing tooling patterns rather than asking for something outside your wheelhouse.
Timeline: no rush, but I'd like a completed set within two to three weeks, including a fitting check via photos partway through, since getting the harness proportions right matters more than speed. Please share pricing, lead time, leather and hardware options, and a few examples of previous dog leash or harness commissions so I can see your stitching quality up close.
Material should be full-grain or vegetable-tanned leather, at least 3-3.5 mm thick for the straps and slightly heavier where the harness meets the D-ring for the leash attachment, since the dog pulls fairly hard on walks. I'd like everything saddle-stitched with waxed linen or polyester thread rather than machine-sewn, both for durability and for the look — visible, even stitching along the edges is part of what I'm paying for. Edges should be beveled, burnished, and finished with edge paint or gum tragacanth so they don't fray or rough up over time.
Hardware needs to be solid brass or stainless steel — no plated pot metal that will rust or flake within a year. That means a secure swivel bolt snap on the leash, a sturdy buckle and at least two D-rings on the harness (one on the back for regular walking, one on the chest for no-pull training), and a separate handle loop on the leash for close control near traffic.
For personalization, I'd love simple hand-tooled or embossed lettering with the dog's name along the leash handle or the harness strap, plus a small geometric border stamp if that's within your usual style — happy to look at your portfolio and pick something that matches your existing tooling patterns rather than asking for something outside your wheelhouse.
Timeline: no rush, but I'd like a completed set within two to three weeks, including a fitting check via photos partway through, since getting the harness proportions right matters more than speed. Please share pricing, lead time, leather and hardware options, and a few examples of previous dog leash or harness commissions so I can see your stitching quality up close.
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