Hi Matt,just saw this add and wondered if you were still looking for help, I have been making for the last 25 years from bags wallets to beelts and dog collars from the design pattern cutting to making and finishing and even selling as well as making I have also taught ate the London school of Fashion if this is of any help to you please get in contact my email is below.
regards John Temple
email. John.temple2@btopenworld.com