Start thinking about the endless possibilities!
Once you see the colors, textures, and feel of these hides, you won’t stop dreaming up where they could go—on chairs, pillows, even window treatments. Leather isn’t just luxe—it’s your new secret weapon for replacing fabric with style.
Wait Until You Meet Carla Bluitt…
President of Gruppo Mastrotto North America and full-on leather enthusiast, Carla knows her hides—literally inside and out. Whether she’s showing you the grain or wrapping herself in a whole hump hide, her passion is contagious.
As Carla always says:
“Don’t be afraid of the leather!”
She’ll walk you through where hides come from, how to evaluate quality, and what makes one better suited for your project than another. The more you know, the more confident you’ll feel—and Carla’s mission is to equip you with knowledge, not fear.
What Else Will You Learn?
Now that you’ve been equipped with the knowledge of leather hides—and can visualize how they’ll fit beautifully into your space or your client’s—it’s time to head to the machine and meet...
Master Seamstress Donna Scott Johnson.
Donna doesn’t hold back when it comes to leather. She’s fully embraced it, become one with it—and now she’s ready to help you do the same. If you’ve ever wondered how to cut leather, what kind of needle or thread to use, or whether your machine can even handle it—Donna’s got you covered.
All the Tools You Need!
She’ll share her favorite tools, stitching techniques, and real-world tips for sewing leather into everything from wallets to window treatments, dining chairs to handbags and pillows. And if you think that’s impressive, she’s even mastered embroidering on leather. Now that’s a fear worth overcoming!
In this Workshop
You’ll gain valuable knowledge and get the opportunity to actually sew on leather! Carla and Donna have put together a special kit just for you—complete with project materials and extra leather for you to practice on.
So, as you soak in all the tips, tools, and hands-on instruction, you’ll also get to sit down and stitch—building confidence with every seam. Let’s not forget the fun, the laughter, and the lightbulb moments waiting for you in every step of this workshop.
