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Meet a Maker: Vic Tesolin A Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Precision

Meet a Maker: Vic Tesolin A Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Precision

If you’re into woodworking, you’ve likely come across Vic Tesolin of Vic Tesolin Woodworks. Known for his minimalist approach and extensive expertise, Vic’s journey into woodworking was marked by passion, adaptability, and a desire to work with his hands. Vic met Michelle and Patrick from Leather By Dragonfly at a woodworking show. “I walked by their booth and was immediately struck by the quality of their work,” he says. They soon became friends, and Vic since has become a proud owner of several Leather By Dragonfly products.

Meet a MakerPatrick MelchiorSeptember 11, 2024woodworking, makerComment

Meet Doug Stidham: Marine Veteran, Master Photographer, and Happy Leather By Dragonfly Client

Meet Doug Stidham: Marine Veteran, Master Photographer, and Happy Leather By Dragonfly Client

Doug Stidham of Doug Stidham Photography is a multi-talented craftsman, photographer, Marine veteran and satisfied owner of a Leather By Dragonfly bespoke leather apron. You won't want to miss: his 2025 All Female Veteran Pinup Calendar, available for preorder until Aug. 3, 2024!

Meet a MakerPatrick MelchiorJuly 29, 2024Doug Stidham, photography Comment

Sidekick XL Keeps a Builder’s Core Tools at the Ready

Sidekick XL Keeps a Builder’s Core Tools at the Ready

When professional carpenter and homebuilder David Parraguirre meets with a client or works in his shop, he takes a helper with him: his Leather By Dragonfly Sidekick XL. David, who is known on social media as The Mexican Carpenter, builds houses from start to finish and also remodels homes.

Meet a Maker, people, workPatrick MelchiorMarch 16, 2022David Parraguire, Sidekick XL, carpenter, builderComment

Show Off Your Leather By Dragonfly Style with T-shirts & More

Show Off Your Leather By Dragonfly Style with T-shirts & More

Wherever you go, we've got you covered with Leather By Dragonfly caps, shirts, and hoodies — in a variety of colors and styles. We’ve been testing out these items ourselves and love them, so we know you’ll love them, too. Perfect for gift giving!

fashionPatrick MelchiorNovember 2, 2021T-shirt, hoodie, cap, hat, Michelle Melchior, Patrick MelchiorComment

Beyond Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Customizing Our Daughter’s Dream Wedding

Beyond Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Customizing Our Daughter’s Dream Wedding

Thank you to everyone for your congratulations, well wishes, and patience as we prepared for and celebrated our daughter Alex’s wedding. Michelle and Alex spent a lot of time creating, customizing, and personalizing to fill the outdoor wedding with many unique touches. After all, when your mom is a professional maker descended from makers, a cookie-cutter wedding just won’t do.

peoplePatrick MelchiorAugust 6, 2021wedding, crafts, Alex, custom leather aprons, leather valet trays, Jevon Cheney, Schyler AmesComment

Fox 8 New Day Cleveland Takes You Behind the Scenes at Leather By Dragonfly

Fox 8 New Day Cleveland Takes You Behind the Scenes at Leather By Dragonfly

Watch this story on Fox 8 New Day Cleveland for a behind-the-scenes look at our husband-and-wife Ohio business. We talked about our Master Custom Leather Aprons, upgrades we offer clients, why dragonflies are so meaningful to us — and so much more!

mediaPatrick MelchiorJuly 8, 2021New Day Cleveland, custom leather apronsComment

In the Media: We've Got SWAGGER

In the Media: We've Got SWAGGER

Leather By Dragonfly founders Patrick and Michelle Melchior are featured in SWAGGER, North America’s premier digital-first modern men’s luxury lifestyle publication.

people, mediaPatrick MelchiorJune 13, 2021custom leather aprons, Patrick Melchior, Michelle Melchior, SWAGGERComment

Benefits and Beauty of Vegetable Tanned Leather

Benefits and Beauty of Vegetable Tanned Leather

All of our products at Leather By Dragonfly are handcrafted from leather of the highest quality. As you peruse our shop, you’ll notice that some items are made from veg tan leather, or vegetable tanned leather. So, what is veg tan leather, and what are its benefits?

work, fashionPatrick MelchiorJune 7, 2021veg tan leather Comment

A Custom Leather Apron (or Four) of Her Own

A Custom Leather Apron (or Four) of Her Own

Michelle Melchior isn’t just the co-founder of Leather By Dragonfly. She has four bespoke leather Dragonfly aprons of her own. She lovingly and painstakingly handcrafted each one herself — just like all of the premium leather goods Leather by Dragonfly offers.

Meet a Maker, people, work, fashionPatrick MelchiorApril 28, 2021Michelle Melchior, custom leather aprons, sewing, sewist, hairstylingComment

Metalworking Business Welds Family Traditions of Building and Creating

Metalworking Business Welds Family Traditions of Building and Creating

Alex Loos comes from a long line of blacksmiths and had a great grandfather who was an artist. He’s combined the traditions of building and creating in his business, Hans Noble Design. Tired of ruining his clothes in the shop, Alex opted for the protection and precise customization of a Custom Leather Heavyweight Apron.

Meet a Maker, people, workPatrick MelchiorMarch 29, 2021Alex Loos, metalsmith, blacksmith, custom leather apronsComment

A Fit-to-You Apron Provides Protection and Professionalism

A Fit-to-You Apron Provides Protection and Professionalism

Tattooer Schyler Ames owns two styles of Leather By Dragonfly aprons that he wears when working: a medium-weight Custom Leather Apron and a Tattoo Single Leg Apron.

Meet a Maker, people, workPatrick MelchiorMarch 24, 2021Schyler Ames, tattooer, tattoo artistComment

Soldier, Father, Teacher, Woodworker

Soldier, Father, Teacher, Woodworker

We’ve had the pleasure of making two Custom Leather Shop Aprons for YouTuber and woodworker Jason Bent, including a black leather apron with beautiful green stitching. He’s not just a client. He and his wife, Nicole, have become friends.

people, work, Meet a MakerPatrick MelchiorMarch 8, 2021Jason Bent, custom leather apronsComment

When “Average” Just Won’t Do: A Custom Leather Work Apron Befitting a Custom Woodworker

When “Average” Just Won’t Do: A Custom Leather Work Apron Befitting a Custom Woodworker

With his Custom Leather Apron from Leather By Dragonfly, woodworker and cooking enthusiast Jevon Cheney can quickly grab his favorite tools, without looking. They’re right there on the apron. Jevon also is thrilled that his bespoke apron was designed to fit his 6-foot-5-inch frame perfectly.

people, work, Meet a MakerPatrick MelchiorFebruary 17, 2021Jevon Cheney, custom leather apronsComment

Driven by a Passion to Organize and Create

Driven by a Passion to Organize and Create

When Patrick and I create one-of-a-kind Custom Leather Aprons for clients, our process includes an in-depth video consultation so we understand exactly what you need for your craft and your workspace. We spend a lot of time getting to know you. In that spirit, we’re sharing a little more about us with our clients and friends like you.

peopleGuest UserFebruary 1, 2021Michelle Melchior, custom leather apronsComment

Music, Marriage and More

Music, Marriage and More

I’ve been walking in sawdust since I was a boy following my father around in his garage/workshop. Today, I am a woodworker and a craftsman. My wife, Michelle, and I co-founded Leather By Dragonfly. Together, we design and make custom, premier leather goods.

peoplePatrick MelchiorJanuary 19, 2021Patrick Melchior, custom leather apronsComment

Invest in Yourself and Your Craft with a Custom Leather Apron

Invest in Yourself and Your Craft with a Custom Leather Apron

Imagine opening your package with your very own bespoke apron, unlike any other apron. You inhale that heady, distinct smell of premium leather. You take out the apron and feel the supple, yet durable, full-grain leather, in rich colors you chose.

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Meet Patrick: Co-Founder, Craftsman, Problem Solver

Meet Patrick: Co-Founder, Craftsman, Problem Solver

I have been walking in sawdust for as long as I can remember. As a boy, I followed my father around in his garage/workshop, watching him cut, sand and shape wood for all sorts of projects. My job was to sweep the floor and keep the shop clean.

people, workPatrick MelchiorOctober 23, 2020Patrick Melchior, custom leather aprons Comment

Meet Michelle: Co-Founder, Maker, Doer

Meet Michelle: Co-Founder, Maker, Doer

I was born into a family of doers and makers. My father was a millwright who could fix anything. My mother was an entrepreneur and a successful businesswoman.

people, workGuest UserOctober 20, 2020Michelle Melchior, custom leather apronsComment

Hello from the Leather By Dragonfly Workshop!

Hello from the Leather By Dragonfly Workshop!

We're Patrick and Michelle Melchior of Leather By Dragonfly. We love to make things with our hands, and we know you do, too. Our hands touch every product we sell. It’s important to us that our custom products — aprons, totes, purses and more — are made with detail and quality.

people, workPatrick MelchiorOctober 9, 2020Michelle Melchior, Patrick Melchior, custom leather apronsComment