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Good Morning. Your bag is looking good. I would try covering your inside seams first, then turning your top piece over those edges. Would also suggest skiving the edges before even making the seam. If you can't or don't want to do the whole seam at least do the ends. This will make it less bulky and easier to sew over. As for the length of the strap, it is mostly personal preference. Take into consideration the bulk of a jacket for ease of use as (especially where you live) well as how far down it will hang if holding it in her hand. Don't want it too close to the ground.

Very nice straps. Bit of a niche market there, I imagine. Keep sharing your pictures as well as your knowledge.

Can you tell us what kind of leather you did use?

You might try contact Horween directly through tanneryrow.com or better yet call them. But you would have to buy a side I believe.

As a gee whiz, Dot (0f Pull-the-Dot) also makes regular snaps. Both have been good quality for my use. Also have several colors. You may find the pull-the-dot type may not work in some applications as well as a regular one, but to each his own. Ohio Travel Bag has a good selection.

That, my friend, is a brilliant idea.

Rockin' it! Someone will be strutting around.

Give OTB a call. They will be glad to give you the size. Nice folks.

Price? And will you ship?

Walleye Rod. Good idea. How about make some time and build one? You could use a hobby.

Best of luck with the next part of the adventure. When it ceases being enjoyable and you have other options---Go For It!

Mr. Ferg thank you for your input it is truly appreciated. Mr. Harry thank you again for your information. I do believe the list just got shorter again. I just need to keep in mind: "Buy once, Cry once" and do it right the first time. Thanks to all of you.

I guess I am missing the distinction between chrome tan and upholstery leather. And that may be where my confusion is coming from. Could you please elaborate? This is part of the original problem. I may find one 800 miles from me, but of the vendors I have heard of, think you are tied for mileage at about 1400. So one that has been tested and with support is going to be most useful to us.

Now there is some VERY useful information! I don't recall seeing that addressed in other posts. So a those without a cover are easily off the list. Thank you so much. As for your roller presser foot, I had seen it mentioned in other posts, but did not realize that you made it yourself. Add it to the list of cool dodads you have built/created. The video makes it look easy. Another learning curve. But I did notice how you snicked a bit off of the leading corner, that is a good trick to remember, and have never seen (or noticed perhaps) that before. Thank you so much for your help.

A picture is always a big help. If you choose to go with veg tan, for this or another project, you need to consider the temper not just how it is tanned. Some very thin veg tan is quite stiff as well as thicker being softer. Just something to keep in mind. Since you have already finished the outside, I think I would laminate two pieces of texon together, size to fit bottom of bag, cover with leather (preferable) or lining material (won't hold up as well, if it is fabric) and then just lay it in the bottom. Keeping the shape of the bag even when empty may not be a feasible goal with this project. Usually chrome tan has a soft temper that won't do what you are wanting. Even veg tan, when broken in, will not retain the shape first created. Almost certainly, the bag for sale was stuffed for the pictures to keep the shape.

Bontex/Texon is a good product to use for bags as it has been impregnated with a treatment to prevent mold/mildew. Depending on the structure you are looking for you could glue the two wts. together. They make it (well that I know of) up to about 1.25 mm (if I did the math right). That is really stiff. If you plan on turning the bag, it may not be the answer as you can not get the shape back if it is wrinkled or bent. The best application would be to glue with Barge as mentioned above to the inside of the stitch line. You will need to make sure it is smoothed out as you go or it will be a mess. Then your lining should be stitched where it will help hold it in place as well. Not sure about the box shape you are trying to make. Are you thinking something like a suitcase? Or not that structured?

Hi Alexander, I must say that No, I have never used a bell skiver. Which is the major reason I wanted to get it from someone who would offer support. So I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to write. That said, other than chrome tan and veg tan, what other type of leather would this be used for? Guess I have more to learn than I thought. I was hoping this was the machine to make life in the shop easier, not create problems.

Try Ohio Travel Bag Steve. I just got an order in from them for just that.

I have dug through old posts concerning bell skivers. The information is quite helpful, but with so many brands, I would like your expert opinions. As there is not a dealer within 800 miles, I will have to have it shipped. Which also makes phone/internet support very important. For that reason alone, I have removed overseas brands/shipping from my list. I also started with dealers which are on this site or were recommended in other posts, thinking they will be more leather oriented than perhaps other sewing machine dealers. Here is a list with basic info I found. Any and all details you have including, prices/value, shipping, support, setup, additions, deletions, accessories and dealers is greatly appreciated. As to use, it will be mostly chrome tanned or light (less than 6 oz) veg tanned leathers. It won't be running all day long, just occasionally. From what I gather, they are all similar (perhaps the FAV may be a different class), but you may know more. Have I missed something that should really be considered? https://store.keysew.com/catalog/product/b12c0c9db24c4a26b7d9513b9e58b80c Consew DCS 53 $1345 free shipping https://goldstartool.com/consew-dcs-s4-skiving-machine-w-table-and-servo-motor.html Consew DCS S4 $1149 ~$1 shipping https://www.leathermachineco.com/product/cobra-np-4-skiving-machine/ Cobra NP4 $1400 ~$300 shipping https://www.springfieldleather.com/Bell-Knife-Skiver Cobra NP4 $1400 ?? shipping (waiting on quote) http://www.techsew.com/machinery/cutting-skiving-machines/techsew-sk-4-leather-skiving-machine.html Techsew SK-4 $1295 ~$300 shipping http://industrialsewingmachineman.com/machines/mach.asp?dir=leathercutting&brand=Techsew&Model=SK-4+Leather+Skiving&ProductType=Leather+cutting++Machines Techsew SK-4 $1249 ~$7 shipping http://artisansew.com/leathercuttingmachinesandclickers.html Artisan NP-4 H NS $1350 ?? shipping https://campbell-randall.com/product/models-fav-av1-av2 FAV AV2TE $3900 (or maybe it was $2900 must double check) ~$500 shipping Either way double or better in cost, is it double the quality? http://www.solar-leather.com/cb801-bottom-feed-bell-knife-skiver Cowboy CB-801 $1295 [This one then turned odd. Sent request for shipping amount. This was part of reply: "The CB-801 will not skive chrome tan or vegtan leather, unfortunately. It is for finer leather like upholstery grade. At this time we do no carry a motorized skiver that will skive these leathers..." Made me go huh? Did check out Toledo Sewing, but didn't see a skiver on the site. Bob had helped me in the past and wanted to return the favor. Need to call? I know this isn't exhaustive, but it is exhausting. Spending money is nerve wracking. Thanks for your time. Kat

https://www.wawak.com/Zippers/Jacket/Aluminum/ykk-5-aluminum-reversible-jacket-zipper/ Wawak has a very large selection of zippers.

A travelall! Learned to drive on one of those. Think the similarities end at the name though. Hope you post a pic when it is all done. Awesome work.

That is some kind of cool. You have some time into that project. Is this your scout or is this a job?

I think the foam you are looking for is called eva foam. It is a closed cell foam that you may find under another name.

Very nice. Very, very nice.

Art has the easiest solution. The other option that comes to mind is to attach one using the handle/strap stitching or from the top by running a stitch line around the top edge. Look forward to seeing your work.