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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 15h

Bundle descriptions can be found @ leatherweatherpdx on ig

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 15h

The Leatherdyke Halloween raffle is live!

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More Carta @morecarta.bsky.social · 3d

I am fundraising for an anonymous friend, who is a trans sex worker and POC. They are at risk of losing custody of their children. Please, please donate. This is a situation that is painful and scary beyond description.

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🫂 www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-... 🫂

URGENT NEED! HELP KEEP FAMILY TOGETHER, DONATE NOW!

We are raising funds for a pillar of our community: a trans sex worker of color who is at risk of losing custody of their children. While their lawyers are confident they can win this discriminatory case, funds are needed by February 2026. We believe they should no longer have to face this on their own, which is why we are asking for your support.

Goal: $50,000

https://www.gofundme.com/help-keep-family-together-urgent

Venmo: carta-monir
Cashapp: $cartamonir

Send donations with a red heart emoji to ensure funds are redirected to this SWER

We are raising funds for a beloved community member; a trans sex worker of color who is at risk of losing custody of their children. For their safety and privacy they must remain anonymous, but this is a pillar of our community, loved and verified by those of us running this fundraiser.

Our friend is facing a trial in February regarding the custody of their young children. The case against them is based on the fact that their primary form of income is sex work. Notably, the judge of the initial custody arrangement ruled that their job was not reason enough to restrict their parenting time years ago. Because of this precedent, their lawyer feels very confident they will win their upcoming case.

To defend their rights to parent their own children, our friend needs to raise $75,000 by February 2026. This staggering amount of money is required by the court to cover the costs associated with a two day trial (lawyers fees, expert witnesses, the court reporter, depositions, creation of trial binders, the list goes on). If they cannot secure these funds by the February deadline, they will be forced to settle, resulting in severely reduced interaction with their children. We obviously do not want this to happen.

Our friend has provided for themself and their children for years, fighting their custody battle in private while continuing to be an incredible parent, friend, and educator. They can no longer face this by themselves, which is why we are asking for your support.

In our current political climate, we know that our friend's situation is especially precarious. This is a crucial moment to show solidarity with a community member who needs it more than ever.

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fabled faun @fabledfaun.bsky.social · 11d

These universal shields made by @butchsystm.bsky.social are great for bottom growth!! My tdick has never felt more imprisoned 😇

Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Jun 17

Just listed seven chastity cages

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 19d

Using social media for work fries my brain so I'm taking it down from three platforms to two

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 19d

I'm going to be posting here less frequently, find me on ig or twt for listing updates!

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Carta Monir @cartamonir.com · 20d

7 PM on Wednesday, October 1 at Pilsen Community Books in Chicago!! I will be debuting my use of the word 'pornopticon'

kate wagner @katewagner.wehwalt.net · 20d

Chicago come through

Privacy & Eroticism
with Kate Wagner
and Carta Monir
moderated by Asya Sagnak
pilsen community books
Wednesday, Octoler 1
7pm

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 20d

A work knife sheath to replace this worn out one I made in 2021

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 22d

Just listed this 2" wide spike strap with staggered buckles, fits 15"-25"

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 22d

Just listed this belt, fits 31"-36"

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 22d

Today's project is a studded belt for a very good girl and a size adjustment for her dead friend's collar

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 23d

Just listed three internally spiked thigh strapon harnesses, all to fit a 18"-21" thigh. It comes with a 2" toy ring, which is fastened with snaps and can be swapped out for alternate sizes.

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · 28d

Just restocked some stamped keychains

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a silly little doe @adoenamedbeeb.bsky.social · Sep 15

I am once again saying give @ramshackle.bsky.social and @butchsystm.bsky.social money

also I am very Normal about how Huberd's smells now

also also in the second pic you can see the belt I got from @deetheredwitch.bsky.social hanging from my door handle, go give her money too she's very nice

me wearing a leather muzzle from Ram Shackle Gear as my friend cradles it in its hand

there's very queer purple and red and blue lighting going on

I'm clearly blissed out of my fuckin gord

my friend with the Hitachi boot strap adapter from Riverqueer strapped to its boots, more queer lighting, I'm so bootpilled

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Sep 11

Just listed eight convertible chain collar/cuffs in a range of sizes between 15"-23"

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just listed three 20" belt chains. This design can also be worn as a collar or used as a bondage connector

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just listed this wide bondage belt with a four-part green braid tooled behind the buckle. Fits up to 46".

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Carta Monir @cartamonir.com · Sep 1

Something you can do for my birthday would be to send me gay/porn VHS tapes; anything you think should be archived. I'll put what I digitize on archive dot org and send the original tape[s] back if you want. Just email me and I'll send you my PO box info. cartaxxx at protonmail dot com

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Aug 28

ISO a space to host a series of leather workshops/classes on the weekend of Oct 25-26. In PDX, wheelchair accessible, capacity for 30-50. Get in contact if you've got a spot!

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Aug 26

Just finished this custom stamped belt with a tooled and painted peony hidden behind the buckle

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Aug 22

Just listed four boot straps

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Aug 22

In celebration of my birthday season I'm running a sale Aug 22nd - Sept 22nd: use the code VIRGO to get 15% off your whole order

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Aug 22

Just listed this heavy spiked bondage collar, fits 15"-16 1/2"

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Aug 22

Another tooling practice project

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Riverqueer Leatherwork @butchsystm.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just learned recently that there are mail forwarding services that'll provide me a local address to ship to and then will send it internationally- might be worth checking out if you want to order something

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