Leather Working as a Profession
Leatherworking, as a trade in many ways, requires much more focus, more tools, and specializations far beyond those one might experience while doing it as a hobby. While an overall, well-rounded set of skills may allow for the most versatility, many professionals find a niche product for a particular customer base and hone their skills to provide those products for their market.
Someone who makes leather apparel and fashion accessories may understand how to make a work-boot, but not have developed the skills required to be a cobbler. There are many factors to doing leatherworking for a living. Some of the questions that need to be considered go beyond leatherworking, and incorporate career and business planning expertise.