Richard M

I really like the look of that alligator pattern. Nice work. It should look awesome when finished. Rich

Thanks for the replys. The link gives most of the information I need to get started mocking up a template.

I have been asked if I can make one of these: And I think it is fairly straight forward but would of course would be much eaiser with a pattern. So does anyone have one or know where I can find one and what its proper name is? Thanks in advance.

Once again thanks for all the great reply's. It has given me plenty to think about also some great tips but most of all a bit more confidence Richard

What an amazing set of reply's. I emailed LZ Patterns and this is the reply; "I like 2mm leather very much, but actually 2.5mm leather is OK too, 1.8mm is OK too LOL This is the character of vegetable tanned leather, )" As the response was so quick I decided to by the pattern. There are not any instructions, but having seen the pattern, DANDTON's post and a careful watch of Nigel's video it looks pretty straight forward. I might even be brave enough to post some pictures here if it turns out half decent.

Thanks for the reply. Would I be right in thinking the gusset piece is a thinner weight of leather than front and back?

Hi New to leather work and the forum and looking for some help and advice. I would like to make a bag similar to the one in this picture attached but can not figure out the best way to get the gusset to form the nice rounded corners and the correct technique to do it. A search on this forum and google has not been successful (wrong terms I knowing me), so apologies if its been asked before. I look forward to the help