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.
Read MoreWherever 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!
Read MoreThank 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.
Read MoreWatch 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!
Read MoreLeather By Dragonfly founders Patrick and Michelle Melchior are featured in SWAGGER, North America’s premier digital-first modern men’s luxury lifestyle publication.
Read MoreMichelle 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.
Read MoreAlex 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.
Read MoreTattooer 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.
Read MoreWe’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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreImagine 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreWe'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.
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