Saddlemaker (journeyman’s certificate)

Saddlemakers often work on special assignments – production, restoration and repair of objects and equipment in which leather and textiles are key elements.
For saddlemakers in the car upholstery industry, key tasks include:

• Re-upholstery and repair of all types of car seats
• Cutting and sewing of cushions and loose covers
• Restoration of veteran vehicles
• Advice and guidance in regard to the selection of materials and work methods relative to the manufacture of vehicle interiors

For the portfolio saddlemaker, key tasks include:

• Production of document cases, bags and wallets from leather
• Repair and restoration of hand-made leather and textile products
• Advice and practical assistance in the development of new products for the portfolio and document case market

For the equestrian saddlemaker, key tasks include:

• Production of harnesses and other equipment for horses, in which leather, hides and metal fittings are main components
• reparasjon av alle typer Repair of all types of equestrian equipment made of leather
• Re-upholstery and alteration of saddles

You must be dexterous, precise, practical and have an appreciation of form.