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Kate stitching at the bench while Kenzo sits on her shoulder

Repair, don't bin

Leather repairs, done properly.

From a hundred-year-old side saddle to your favourite handbag, Kate puts the same care into every repair. If you care for it, so will she.

Request a repair

What Kate repairs

If it's leather, bring it in.

  • A Stubben saddle checked and repaired after a rotational fallSaddlesReflocks, , knee rolls, checks after a fall
  • New panels fitted to a little side saddleSide saddlesPanels, skirts, safety bars, full restorations
  • A padded black bridle on a stand in a fieldBridles & reinsSplit billets, broken cheeks, new keepers
  • A headcollar with a round braided nosebandHeadcollarsNew straps, throatlashes, nameplates
  • A handbag with new hand-stitched strapsHandbags & casesNew handles and straps, hand stitched
  • A leather top hat box after cleaning and treatmentHeirloomsBriefcases, hat boxes, binocular cases
  • A black belt in front of the tool wallBeltsCopied on new leather, keeping your old buckle
  • A military pouch belt restoredAnything elseHarness, race saddles, hoof boots, car covers

How it works

Two easy ways to get it to Kate.

Drop it inThursday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm, at Fletchers Garden Village in Eccleshall. Small jobs are often done while you have lunch or a cuppa.
Post itSend photos first for a quote, then post it in. Lots of customers send repairs from all over the UK.

  1. Send a photo or two

    Use the form below, or pop in. Show the damage and the whole item.

  2. Get an honest quote

    Kate tells you what it needs, what it costs and how long it takes. If it isn't worth repairing, she'll say so.

  3. Kate repairs it by hand

    Traditional methods, matching leather and thread, stitched to last.

  4. Collect or have it posted

    She'll send you a photo when it's ready.

Before and after

Drag to see the difference.

The same saddle before repair, worn and torn at the knee rollA saddle after repair, with new knee blocks and rub stripsBeforeAfter
New knee blocks, rub strips and girth straps on a much loved jump saddle.
The hat box before, dry and dirtyA leather top hat box after cleaning and treatmentBeforeAfter
An old top hat box, cleaned and the leather fed. Ready for the shelf again.
The handbag before, with the old strap worn throughA handbag with new hand-stitched strapsBeforeAfter
New hand-stitched straps on a favourite handbag.
The side saddle skirt before, chewed at the edgeA side saddle skirt after repairBeforeAfter
A chewed side saddle skirt, stitched at 11 stitches to the inch.

Request a repair

Tell Kate what needs mending.

Three quick steps. Photos help her give you a proper quote without you making a trip.

  • Honest advice, even if that means "it's not worth it"
  • Repairs while you wait where possible
  • Traditionally trained and fully insured
1. What is it?

Good to know

Repair questions.

How long does a repair take?

Many small jobs (a strap, a keeper, a headcollar) are done the same day, often while you wait. Saddle work such as a takes longer, and side saddle restorations are booked in advance. Kate will give you a time when she quotes.

Is it worth repairing, or should I buy new?

Good leather can usually be saved, and a repair often costs far less than replacing it. If something isn't safe or isn't worth the money, Kate will tell you straight.

Do you repair things that aren't for horses?

Yes. Handbags, briefcases, belts, hat boxes, binocular cases, chair arms, even a classic car cover. A saddler's skills work on almost anything made of leather.

My horse had a fall. Should the saddle be checked?

Always. A fall, or even dropping a saddle off the stable door, can damage the . Kate strips it back and checks the tree and webbing before it goes back on your horse.

How do I post something in?

Send photos through the form first. Kate will reply with a quote and the workshop address. Pack it well, and use a tracked service.