P. Jeff

Thank you for the help! If I were to use the binding around the edge, would waxed canvas make a good lining? I am concerned about adding too much weight, since I’d like to keep it pretty malleable. I don’t have a lot of leather to work with (as far as different weights/colors), so trying to find a thinner leather to line inside out is difficult, but not impossible.

I am currently designing a half-size binder, and am debating whether/how to line the inside. I am very new to leatherwork (I’ve made a wallet and few small items), and I haven’t lined anything before. A couple questions: Would suede be a reasonable option for the inside of a binder? There is a pocket, so would suede inside the pocket provide too much friction for the papers to slide in and out easily? I would like to avoid folding the edges over, but are there any other options to make clean edges when lining leather? If it’s necessary to fold the edges over, how much extra on each side should be left? Thank you in advance!