Dijon Maroquinerie

Inside the atelier · 13 steps

Where leather takes shape.

Before manufacturing, we develop your prototype: beyond the drawing, we assess how your leather article can be made and work with you on the changes needed for production.

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    Quality Check of the Materials

    Inspect the quality and technical features of the leather and the different components according to the required specifications.

    Quality Check of the Materials
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    Cut

    Cut the pieces of leather manually with tools or with an automatic cutting table in order to ensure that the parts are always identical.

    Cut
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    Preparation

    Add various reinforcements; make sure the leather has the right thickness to take the desired form and touch.

    Preparation
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    Marking

    Add the brand with heat or with color by using a unique branding iron to guarantee the origin of the article.

    Marking
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    Adornment

    Refine the edge of the leather to reduce the thickness when the different pieces are overlaid.

    Adornment
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    Pre-assembly

    Glue together and assemble the first pieces of an article, according to a predefined production range.

    Pre-assembly
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    Dyeing of Pieces

    Apply dye to the visible edge of the leather in order to hide the flesh side of the leather or the reinforcements.

    Dyeing of Pieces
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    Stitching

    Stitch across the pieces from one side to the other to keep them permanently assembled.

    Stitching
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    Assembly

    Glue together and assemble the last pieces of an item in its final shape.

    Assembly
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    Final Stitching

    Perform the last stitching in the final shape of the article and finish it.

    Final Stitching
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    Final Dyeing

    A final layer of color is applied to the last pieces that have been assembled in their final shape.

    Final Dyeing
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    Finishing

    Cleaning and quality check of a product that has come out of production.

    Finishing
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    Packaging

    Last visual check-up and putting the item in a protective cover before packing and shipping.

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