The Best Leather Suppliers of 2026 (A Maker’s Guide)

The single largest retailer of Horween factory seconds in the world. Maverick gives hobbyists and small-batch makers access to world-class leather — Chromexcel, Dublin, Essex, Hermann Oak, Wickett & Craig — at a fraction of retail price. The staff is exceptional, the seconds are 90–95% usable, and the BOGO deals are genuinely hard to beat. This is the first stop for most serious makers in the US.

The top international leather supplier pick for UK and European hides. A&A Crack and Sons is a major UK-based leather merchant with a broad catalog that covers veg tan, chrome tan, and specialty leathers. A strong option when you want access to European tanneries or need leather that is harder to source in the US.

A UK-based supplier with a solid selection of chrome tan, garment, and specialty leathers. A good alternative to A&A Crack when you want to compare UK sources or need a specific finish or color that is easier to find through a European supplier.

Australia’s fifth-generation kangaroo tannery, selling directly to makers from its own Queensland factory. Packer carries more than 160 kangaroo leather products organized by thickness, softness, and finish, often at prices well below imported US stock. International buyers place orders by email or phone rather than standard checkout, and the freight cost means this makes the most sense in volume. For full-skin kangaroo selection, Packer is difficult to beat.

Packer is the tannery itself, family-run in Queensland since 1891 and heavily focused on performance kangaroo leather. Buyers can filter by thickness, softness, color, and finish. Prices are listed in Australian dollars and often convert favorably, but international buyers need to order directly by email or phone and buy enough to make the freight worthwhile.

Maverick stocks imported Australian kangaroo leather and ships it domestically, which makes it the practical answer when you need one skin rather than a bulk order. You pay a reseller markup for the convenience, and you skip the overseas freight entirely. Worth knowing before you order: Maverick states on its kangaroo listings that it does not ship kangaroo products to California, citing state law.

Rocky Mountain carries kangaroo as a veg tanned Italian article, the Maryam Wild Kangaroo Vacchetta, in whole hides and croupons (the firm center cut with the loose belly trimmed away), starting around $90. It is a genuinely different leather from Australian chrome nappa, with a firmer hand and a finish that patinas rather than staying flat, so treat it as its own material rather than a substitute. The reason to go here is free US shipping on every order, which makes a single hide land at a predictable price with no freight math. Selection is narrow and the sample pack sells out, so check stock before you plan a project around it.

The most prolific leather pattern designer in the community. Tony See’s catalog spans bags, wallets, hats, shoes, masks, backpacks, and cosplay — with a creative, dieselpunk-influenced angle that sets it apart from every other pattern shop. 35,000+ Etsy reviews at 4.9 stars says everything.

The best choice when you want structured learning alongside your patterns. Prince Armory Academy combines high-quality leather patterns with a course-style teaching approach, making it ideal for makers who want to build skills, not just follow instructions. Strong for armor, costume, and fantasy leatherwork.

Popular with makers who like a clean, modern aesthetic. Creative Awl Studio’s patterns are well-drafted and well-documented, with a focus on bags and accessories that look contemporary rather than traditional. A strong pick when you want something that does not look like it came out of a Western saddle shop.

A father-and-son pattern shop out of Bucharest with over 400 patterns and a perfect 5.0 star rating on Etsy. Their catalog is one of the deepest available, covering bags, backpacks, wallets, steampunk, plague masks, Greek sandals, and laser-ready DXF files. Free patterns and a $3 section make it easy to try before you commit.

Royal Leather Patterns offers more than 180 downloadable designs, with a strong focus on practical bags, wallets, and accessories. Many listings include both printable PDF files and DXF files for laser or CNC workflows. The shop also sells STL files for 3D-printing leather-forming molds. Prices are generally low, delivery is immediate, and the large Etsy history gives buyers more feedback to review than most independent pattern shops.

The go-to dedicated hardware supplier for leathercrafters. Buckle Guy carries an extensive selection of buckles, D-rings, O-rings, rivets, snaps, clasps, and findings in a range of finishes. When you need hardware and only hardware, this is the most focused and well-organized source available.

The original treasure-hunt leather stop. If you are okay with browsing and adapting your build to what is available, you can score serious value here. Brettuns Village specializes in surplus, odd lots, and discounted hides that do not fit neatly into a standard catalog.

The strongest machine-focused inventory of any general leather supplier. Weaver treats machines as a real category, not an afterthought. If your priority is browsing by machine type — stitching vs. skiving vs. splitting vs. edge finishing — this is the most direct path. Best for makers ready to level up production on belts, bags, straps, and repeatable builds.

The most accessible starting point for machine research. Tandy’s storefront is familiar, beginner-friendly, and a practical place to figure out what machine category you actually need before committing. Use Tandy to narrow your type, then price-check elsewhere if needed. Physical stores are a genuine advantage when you want to see a machine before buying.

A dependable “check this next” supplier — especially when you want another inventory angle after Weaver and Tandy. Springfield’s machine selection is solid and their customer service will help you figure out fit and thickness range if you are unsure. A good stop when your first choice is out of stock or you want a second opinion before buying.