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Veedub3, Thanks a bunch for your help. Look forward to seeing your pictures.

Veedub3 and pg043, thanks for both of your responses. I watched the video and at 7:50 when she cuts the end off, I am worried about the stitching coming undone for the stitching that is being cut off. When stitching by hand I think that could be an issue. Any thoughts?

I have been wanting to make one of these bags hand stitched. Where I am having trouble is on the bottom where the side seam comes in contact with the bottom seam and how to navigate that. Any help from someone who has already made a bag like this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

I have been trying to find somewhere to buy parts for watchbands and haven't had to much luck? Would appreciate any help. Thanks, Brad

I am trying to find these buttons and would love help pointing me in the right direction. Thanks.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to try a them out.

I have been making my first few messenger bags and have been running into the following problem. - The top of the sides pop out (image attached) The last bag I made, I tapered the top of the sides in hopes to fix the issue but still ran into it. I would like to find a way to solve it without just making the flap that comes over the top wider. Any suggestions would be appreciated. - Brad

Thanks for all the feedback. Here is some more info: - The light tan piece is 9 1/2'' by 4'' and it a pretty thin leather with .40 waxed thread (it a wallet based off the walter mitty movie) - The darker one is 3 1/4'' W by 3 3/4'' H, it is 5/6oz leather but soft with .40 waxed thread - they were pre glued What size thread do you all recommend for 5/6oz leather. Thanks again for all the feedback, very helpful.

Hello All, I have reading for a while, decided to jump in with my first post. I have been doing leatherwork for about 6 months and have been running into the same issue for a while. Wanted to put it out there and get some help. (Also anything else you see I need help on, please feel free to mention, I am sure there is a lot) When I stitch around the edges, I seem to pull the leather in and it will bunch or curve creating an unwanted look. Would love some feedback on how to fix this issue. I have attached a photo of the issue. I have a few that are worse if you would like to see them as well Thanks for your help. Here is one more example.

Greetings! I am new to leather. I am a longtime fan and have way to many wallets, cases, bag etc and decided to give it a go myself. I am looking forward to learning from this site and it's members. I am currently putting together my initial tools etc. to begin crafting and learning. Take Care, Brad