Stetson912

I see what you mean by the turned edges. Looks good. Might be simpler that way than what I was thinking. Thanks!

Ah ok, so make a bag the same dimensions as the main bag? Then drop it in and stitch around the top? Yu our have trim pieces around the top of the liner which is a good idea I think. But that's the basic principles right?

Whoa, that's awesome. May I ask how you did the lining? I haven't made a bag before but I'm going to soon and that is the thing holding me up. You did a fantastic job on this bag.

As a matter of fact you can search Tanner's bond tape and that should bring up the product I'm thinking of. It's relatively cheap as well. Maybe someone else here has used it before and can enlighten us on how well it works?

I agree with Halitec. I've seen many people use seam tape with good success as a temporary hold for things like this. Double sided tape works ok too, as does contact cement. However, contact cement is pretty heavy duty and you'd have to be extra sure if your placement before stitching, I'm sure you already know that haha.

@garypl that looks great. I think I was over thinking it. The bag I'll be making will have a gusset but that shouldn't change things too much. Thanks for the pictures

Howdy all! I'm going to make a bag for my wife for our 3rd anniversary. The traditional gift is leather so a bag is obviously a fitting project. I had a lot from a popular retailer but before I knew what junk they are I had most of it together. The bag I'm going to make will use the same parts just better leather and I want to add welts and a nice fabric liner. So my question is, what's the best way to add the liner to keep it loose but secure and not glue it down? If I add welts can I put the liner in the welt to secure it (if that makes sense) or is my best bet to bind the edges and stitch the liner around the top of the bag? Thanks a bunch

I like the simplicity of all of them. I think the dye work on the top two is unique. I like the character it adds and will have to try it one day.