Jackets, motorcycle leather & riding leather
Zipper replacement, snaps, alterations and general repair work for leather jackets, vests and related riding apparel.
Leather repair in Northeast Ohio
Repair for the things you want to keep.
From riding leather to jackets, purses, luggage and unusual sewn repairs, Karen brings 35+ years of experience to each piece.
Leather repair services
One shop. A wide range of repair problems.
Karen works on a wide range of leather and sewn repairs. If your item does not fit neatly into one of these categories, call and describe the problem.
Purses & handbags
Zipper, patch and strap repairs for purses and handbags that are still worth carrying.
Leather bags & luggage
New zippers, new slides, sewing and seam repair, golf bags, leather gym bags and leather luggage repair.
Patches
High school and college letterman jackets and MC club jacket patches. For MC club patches, Karen does not sew through the inside jacket lining.
Boat & RV cushions
Patches, zippers and mending of torn seams on selected boat and RV cushions.
Sports equipment & unusual repairs
Sewing repairs on worn gloves and pads, plus unusual repairs that do not fit a standard category.
Real repairsGoogle customer experience
“Karen is a MAGICIAN! I had 2 very complicated repairs that she fixed up like brand new.”Nikki Scozz, describing a vintage Gucci purse repair
Local authority
Leather repair for Chagrin Falls and Northeast Ohio.
Leatherwork by Karen is based in Novelty, Ohio and serves Chagrin Falls and the surrounding Northeast Ohio community by appointment. Riders and leather owners can bring the repair question directly to the person doing the work.
For riding boot work, visit the dedicated Riding Boot Repair page. For Tucci boots, use the Authorized Tucci Repair page.
A repair shop should know its limits
Not every damaged item should be repaired.
Sometimes the material has deteriorated too far. Sometimes the cost of rebuilding an inexpensive item makes replacement the better choice. A repair professional earns trust by knowing the difference.
Experience is not only knowing how to sew a repair. It is knowing whether the original piece can support the repair in the first place.
Repair philosophyHave something unusual?
Ask before you give up on it.
Call Karen with the repair question. If the work is outside the shop's scope, it is better to know before making the trip.