steveb leatherworks: the blather

The Good Shepherd instrument strap is 55″ long and made of tough 8-10oz veg tan leather that I’ve lined with natural finish veg tan, I’ve sewn all the pieces together with blue white thread. The front strap (thick part that goes from the front of your instrument to over your shoulder ) measures 2″ wide x […]

The Chiklik instrument strap is made of tough 8-10oz veg tan leather that I’ve lined with natural finish veg tan, I’ve sewn all the pieces together with blue Nylon thread. The” front strap (thick part that goes from the front of your instrument to over your shoulder ) measures 2″ wide x 35″ long. The […]

The Crusher is a one custom, one-off belt, ready to be tailored to your waist measurements – around the brass buckle pictured. I will tailor the belt to your size, before it is shipped to you. the buckle is attached to a col billet with a coin concho i’ve made. The Crusher has a wild […]

The Pugster is made of tough 8-10oz veg tan leather that I’ve lined with some really black chrome tan leather from Langlitz Leather – tough and comfy. Ive stitched it with 277 red thread and the rear strap has two coin conchos on the buckle billet, to attach to the rear of the front strap. […]

The SkipperDee belt is a custom, one-off belt, ready to be tailored to your waist measurements – around the brass buckle pictured. I will tailor the belt to your size, before it is shipped to you. the buckle is attached to a col billet with a coin concho i’ve made. The SkipperDee has a wild […]

The Steez is gone gone gone, but there are others like it!!!

Influenced in large part by the artist Thomas Hooper

The Short Timer Super Junior Squire is a Super Squire wallet with a beautiful deep mahogany/strawberry coloration, a black edge and white top thread.. .. a unique and defining characteristic of my work. BUY THE SHORT TIMER HERE<<<<< This Super Squire measures 6. long and 4″ at its widest point. There are stitched patch pockets made […]

I am a writer, always have a journal with me…. I don’t make many of these, so if you like it, grab it! This is a beauty of a journal cover with a new journal placed inside so you can hit the next meeting in great style. The penny snap closure is of a 1980 […]

What is this? its a long bone wallet – inspired by the ATL, OG himself the long bone is a big wallet. it holds a lot of stuff. This is a unique, one of a kind unit. Its made of great American-tanned chrome tan leather, the very same leather used by Langlitz, in the manufacture […]

This is the Poodly Toots Knipper. It’s a collaboration. The Sheath is made by me, the beautiful blade, by Terry Knipscheid, a super talented and wonderful man, located in MN. The whole shebangy is about 5.5″ long – its truly a Knipper I had this idea for a EDC – every day carry -sized blade […]

This is the The Flaming Steez Knipper. It’s a collaboration. The Sheath is made by me, the beautiful blade, by Terry Knipscheid, a super talented and wonderful man, located in MN. The whole shebangy is about 5.5″ long – it’s truly a Knipper BUY THE FLAMING STEEZ KNIPPER HERE<<<<< The steel on the Knipper is […]

Checkit peeps – the Steez sheath & tool is a one-of-a-kind custom sheath case partnered up with a brand new Leatherman (the best) Rebar tool (also the best of their offering). This steezy ass sheath/case is made from the best, domestically made and sourced materials, by hand, by yours truly. The Steez sheath & tool […]

Did you read “the Adventures of Eloise” as a kid? Well if you didn’t have that distinct pleasure as s child growing up, your life sucked.. take it from me..lol. If you don’t know what I am peeping, just go check  it out ya malook!  I grew up with Eloise, Ferdinand the Bull, Winnie the Pooh, […]

The bag you are looking at is the second of a series of bags that I am making. This tote bag measures: 18″ wide x 12″ high x 5.75″ wide – perfect for a daily carry bag. Each one is unique and bespoke. I will not make another like this. I had ladies in mind […]

Carry a 1970’s era  Fender Jazz Bass on your shoulder for any length of  time sand you will understand just how important that key interface between body and instrument is. I’ve tried everything from weebly nylon crap straps, giveaways and stuff like that. I’ve bought fancy straps, only to be disappointed in how flambly they were. […]

I love whack a mole, one of my best games, but am a little too big to really enjoy the Clff Hanger and Scooter rides.

St. Leo’s Fair is one of those ultra-local shindigs where the  kids run free with their friends and everyone eats fried shit, plays silly carny games and hangs out. I love the local fairs we’ve got like this.

This was a big hospital for the mentally ill. It was open for about 63 years . It is not far from the secret location and over the years I have seen all sorts of things take place there. Movies have been shot, buildings have been knocked down and some buildings have been rehabbed and others are in the process of being rehabbed. As those who know me will attest, […]

Arrgh! Ya want a hot dog in Southern Connecticut? You are not going to find a street meat cart to satisfy your craving, no no no…your going to need to identify a restaurant or deli (a hens tooth for sure round these parts) that’s got the goods. This poses a challenge to the newbie, unitiatied and those not in the general […]

Made a quick stop at the Sycamore, knocked down a Dagowood. Killer!