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@toxo Awesome. Thanks for sharing the pictures. This is very helpful.

Thanks for the suggestion. I was trying with veg tan since I dont have chrome tanned and it was hard to align and maybe Im not using right technique. I have ordered soft chrome tan leather to play with. If I'm using 2-3oz soft leather, should I glue the liner fully or only the edges. Do you think adding an enforcement like cordura or canvas between liner and outer will prevent stretching?

@Boguita @Garyak Appreciate the response. I'll be hand stitching. @toxoIll be hand stitching. I'm doing trial and error but unable to get it even close to what the bag looks. Your bag looks so good. Let me check Dieselpunk pattern and see if I can find one. If you have any other tote bag pattern, could you please share.

Added picture for reference. May I ask what thickness of soft outer you used and whether you lined the pigskin fully or only the edges? If I used 2-3oz soft leather, should I glue the liner fully or only the edges. Do you think adding an enforcement like cordura or canvas between liner and outer will prevent stretching?

I'm trying to create a tote bag similar to the picture. I like how the bottom is attached to the top. I'm having difficulty figuring out how its done. I tried with soft leather but I'm no where near this. Youtube tote tutorials all use stitching inside out and flipping out. Could anyone point me to steps or videos on how to achieve this? Appreciate any response. Thanks.

Thanks Toxo for the reply. I'm trying to make tote similar to Coach or Michael Kors or Kate Spade bags. All these brands use soft leather but their tote standup.

I'm in the process of making my first tote bag and seeking advice on the best approach. I'm planning to use 2-3oz semi-aniline chrome-tanned leather with a soft temper for the exterior. For the interior lining, I'll be using 1-2oz semi-aniline chrome-tanned calf skin with a soft temper. The dimensions of the bag are 16.5"W x 10.6"H x 4.3"D. 1. Should I consider using any stabilizer to maintain the bag's upright structure? 2. Additionally, I'm wondering what material would be suitable for the bag's bottom? 3. Should I glue lining with exterior or only glue the edges?