Hello,

I tried that as well, as leather is made of skin.  See for example the render here: http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=2286957&user_id=475250&np&np

(Cannot post nodes right now, as the scene is on another computer, will post them later).

Don't overdo the SSS effect, as leather is quite thick.

 

Best regards,

   Michael