MeHi Felbert
Industrial Designer | Leatherworker
To prolong ride time on a motorcycle seat that you could hardly feel (“like a Dr Scholls just for Motorcycle Seats”).
Things of yeateryear new again! Refresh and awaken my client's high-end bags, belts and other leather accessories.
To create my own line of Felbert Leathergoods and Accessories that outlive their owners' grandkids!!
To support my community help the environment and the livelihood of individuals with inexpensive refurbished bicycles.
At the age of 9 (1968) I sewed street hockey jerseys (Leafs and Habs!) and made gollie pads for my friends whilst we played past midnight instead of doing our homework. For as long as I can remember, I've always enjoyed designing and making stuff with leather, saddle stitching by hand, braiding leather, tooling cool designs, making moccasins. Yesteryear (crazy 80's) I made leather belts and handbags, sold them on consignment at Metropolis, a trendy designer store on Queen Street in Toronto and I also made school bags for Peanut Power (kids clothing store) in Toronto and California. I was the master coachtrimmer for a Rolls-Royce and Bentley restoration shop called Kendric Coachworks in Toronto. I also ran "Leather Rescue" a mobile leather repair, cleaning and restoration service for leather clothing. Today, I'm back in the saddle again!!
All leather seats, saddles and saddlebags are made by hand and every item is truly one-of-a-kind. Each piece of leather is stitched with either linen thread that is hand-waxed or I'll use the finest grade nylon tread for areas that will be susceptible to water damage. I also line each saddle bag in leather ("fabric linings are the first thing to go"). At that pace, it takes me about four to five days to make a seat and matching saddlebags for the motorcycle (“ There are not too many companies making leather products by hand, nor will you easily find that kind of quality and service anywhere else”). If vinyl is selected instead of leather, the same attention to detail and selection of quality materials will be given to the project.
I also design and make leather bags, belts, guitar straps, artist portfolios, and anything else that a customer desires, virtually anything can be made or covered with leather. Please don't ask me to copy other peoples products, like Hermes, Gucci, Prada or Louis Vuitton ...it takes the fun out of being a designer, so let's make something as unique and individual as you are.
If you have any questions? or, would like me to cover your motorcycle seat with leather or, have me stitch a cool design on your seat cover or, add a decorative inlay into your bike seat, please send me a Email or call the shop at (416) 700-7178 during business hours.
Motorcycle Saddlery and Custom Leathercraft.
Custom Handcrafted Leathergoods
and Accessories.
Alterations and repairs to high-end belts, bags and other leather accessories.
