Leathersmith

Carly Wright

My Story...
I grew up on the East Side of Detroit and I attended college at Wayne State University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Apparel Design and Merchandising. I took my first sewing class in college and my love of sewing began there.
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After college, I continued to make my own clothing and accessories. I was grateful to be able to call upon a great aunt who was a seamstress to help me and provide tips during weekend visits.
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Eventually, I decided to try my hand at bag making. I started with fabric and vinyl bags but I really wanted to work with leather.
The first leather work class I took was sandal making at Michigan Folk School. I was hooked. I've taken several other courses at the school and continued to build my skills at home.
I love crafting and learning new skills. I have tried everything from jewelry making to knitting but the versatility and endless possibilities for creativity and learning have made leather craft by far my favorite.