Meet the Maker
TJ Peden began his journey of leather making one night while he was in college. He started by creating wallets just for some extra cash in 2015 but soon realized he passion for carving and decided to pursue it further. In 2016, once he finished college, he started his business inside his apartment while attending the Amarillo Fire Academy.
Later, TJ moved to Claude, Texas after joining the Amarillo Fire Department full-time. He has renovated a barn into a storefront/workshop for TJ’s Custom Leather to continue to grow.
TJ married his college sweetheart in January 2019. They expanded their family adding their son in September 2020, daughter in December 2021, and are expecting a baby in January 2022.
In 2021, TJ decided to expand his leather business to making custom felt hats. He only uses beaver blanks to make his custom felt hats so the quality is unmatched.
TJ strives to provide high quality products while paying special attention to detail. He strives to serve his customers with the utmost respect and professionalism.