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Thanks Nutish, Maker's Row proves extremely useful. They offer a complimentary 6 days online workshop that takes you by the hand in the selection process.

This thread is about the selection criteria for a leather goods workshop / production location. In my case I am keen to source a production site for messenger bags, weekenders and small travel goods from a workshop in Asia. I will bring veg tanned leather from Italy, Serafil thread and YKK Excella zippers, so in essence I need select a site based on design capability, available machinery and labor skills. I will be on site myself throughout the production cycle, but as a newbie, selecting a quality partner is tricky. Anyone with experience in this field? A guide to visiting workshops? What machinery ticks the box? Kind of questions to ask? A standard agreement form with details to tick off? Help is much appreciated.

Thanks all for the replies: I did order Serafil no 10 (tex 270) colour 8073 for outerbag and no 20 (tex 135 for innerbag). Next order I will get the WR (water repellent) given the sales rep explained its handling is even better.

My first post, great to be here! Much is written already on top notch thread for hand sewing, my question is about machine sewing. I came across some beautiful messenger bags made with Italian veg tanned leather, such as: http://www.travelteq.com/All-Leather-Trash/Leather and http://www.barneys.com/boldrini-selleria-double-handle-briefcase-504088446.html What type of thread are these guys using, you'd say? Nylon, polyester, linen?

My first post, great to be here! Much is written already on top notch thread for hand sewing, my question is about machine sewing. I came across some beautiful messenger bags made with Italian veg tanned leather, such as: http://www.travelteq.com/All-Leather-Trash/Leather and http://www.barneys.com/boldrini-selleria-double-handle-briefcase-504088446.html What type of thread are these guys using, you'd say? Nylon, polyester, linen?