If I’d had this e-book 13 years ago, when I was just starting out, my company would be far more developed today than it is now. Instead of spending years making mistakes and wasting time trying to figure everything out on my own, I could have learned directly from someone who had already walked this path.

My name is Karol Sobczuk, and I’ve been crafting leather goods for over a decade. I’ve worked in five different studios — both in Poland and in London — learning from some of the finest artisans and mastering techniques you won’t find online or in any book. I’ve collaborated with well-known Polish premium brands such as Kazar, Gino Rossi, and Wojas, and today I run my own brand, Sobczuk Luxury Leather Goods, where I create luxury products for discerning clients in Poland and abroad.

This e-book is the result of more than 13 years of practice, trial and error, and continuous growth. It contains 131 practical tips across 262 pages — covering everything from workshop organization and craftsmanship techniques to design, materials, brand building, marketing, and sales. This is knowledge developed at the workbench and in real business — not in theory. You’ll find numerous photos and illustrations, a link to a video where I demonstrate embossing a client’s monogram on a finished product, plenty of links to materials and tools I personally use, and much more.

With this e-book, you can skip years of trial and error and start working smarter, faster, and more effectively right away. It gives you an advantage I never had — and one you can start using today.

Inside, you’ll find, among other things:

Getting started – which products to begin with and how to correctly calculate costs and set prices.

Work organization – proven methods for increasing efficiency, from the 5S system to using artificial intelligence in the workshop.

- Machines and tools – which ones to buy first, what to look for when choosing a sewing machine, how to maintain them, and which simple tricks can dramatically speed up production.

- Sewing, gluing, and finishing – practical techniques that make your products look professional and last longer.

- Materials and components – how to identify different types of leather and choose top-quality threads, zippers, and fittings.

- Photography and marketing – how to take photos that sell and how to build a brand and store that attract the right customers.

- Bonus content – a list of trusted wholesalers and suppliers, an additional product pricing tool, and access to a private Facebook group where you can ask me questions, get answers, and solve challenges together with others.