About Us

At Maker’s Leather Supply, we believe leathercraft is more than a hobby—it's a heritage, a livelihood, and a form of creative expression that deserves to be nurtured with care, quality, and community.

What started as one craftsman’s pursuit of purpose has grown into a trusted brand serving thousands of leatherworkers across the country. Founded by Aaron Heizer after his service in the Army, Maker’s Leather Supply was built on the belief that leathercraft could bring healing, connection, and meaning. With the support of his wife, Janie Sue, Aaron shifted from custom work to providing tools, materials, and instruction to other makers—and the leathercraft community responded with overwhelming support.

In 2023, Maker’s joined forces with Burns—a family-owned company and American legacy brand in Western leathercraft since 1876—and Illume, a modern learning and event platform. Together, we now offer a dynamic network of support for the leather community that includes access to the industries top materials, machinery and supplies, expert-led online courses, industry events, and a beautifully curated print magazine that celebrates the stories, skills, and spirit of leatherworkers everywhere.

Today, we carry on that mission by offering:

• Top-quality tools and supplies we stand behind because we use them ourselves.
• Expert instruction and patterns for makers of all skill levels.
• Unmatched customer service from a team who understands the craft firsthand.

We’re proud to be part of a growing movement that supports the maker community, builds meaningful relationships, and strengthens the future of leathercraft—one project at a time.

We’re honored you’re here.

Reach us anytime at: order@makersleathersupply.com