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Hi, I'm still a little bit confused. Would I need to get saddler's needles and a diamond awl? Or would I be able to use only Glover's needles and not buy an awl? If the awls are sized for length, do they also come in different widths? Do you know what size of needles, thread, and(if needed) awl I would need? Also, do you know of any website where I can purchase a 32mm vergez awl other than their website? Thank you

Hello, I’m looking to start my first project, a handbag, and am needing tool recommendations and help with getting the right size tools. This is the material I’m interested in using. http://www.waterhouseleather.com/Soft_Milled_Vegetable_tanned_leather_hides.htm It says it is 1.2-1.8MM thick. Is this a good quality leather? Good price? How well do you think this leather will hold it’s shape? If I needed, What can I use to stiffen the bag? I bought my first tool, a H.F. Osborne overstitching wheel that does 9spi. Is 9 spi suitable for this type of leather? Needles Looking through the forum, I’ve seen that people like to use John James Glover needles for 9spi. Would the needles I need to buy be glovers size 9 to match my 9spi stitching wheel? Thread What size and type of thread do you guys recommend/typically use for handbags that will be stitched 9spi? waxed Polyester? Linen? Stitching Awl&Blade What size blade on an awl would I need for this? Any have any recommendations on what awl&blade I should purchase? Also, what type of fabric or leather do you recommended for the inside? Any help or suggestions are much appreciated, Thank you.