M. Steffan's Sons Leather Supplies

Founded in 1851 and now the oldest (and once one of the largest) leather goods stores in the United States, you'll find M. Steffan's Sons at the north end of the Theater District. The huge variety of leatherworking supplies available here — buckles, rings, rivets and snaps, leather shoelaces, needles, shears and thread, etc. — belies the modest size of the store. Owner Linda Steffan really goes out of her way to educate local crafters about the art of shoemaking and leathercraft, going so far as to offer workshops every Monday morning where enthusiasts can learn from experts in the field.

Address

761 Main St

Getting there

Metro Rail: Allen-Medical Campus

Hours

Mon Tue Thu Fri 9:30AM-4:30PM, Wed 9:30AM-1PM, Sat 9AM-noon

Website

steffanleather.com (opens in a new tab)