aye, in the craft of leatherworking, 'tis wise to underplay yer hand until the piece be ready; like keeping the course under wraps until landfall. every stitch and cut be preparatory, like checking the skies before setting sail. ye might find yerself needing to review yer technique or even, on occasion, recommence from scratch, should the seas turn foul. but fear not, for with each new venture, the skill grows, as does the satisfaction of unveiling yer work, much like sighting land after a long voyage.