Hey everyone,
I have been making handbags for some time now, and like all my leather work I have taught myself how to do it. I have bought a couple books but for the most part they have been redundant to what I already know. Now I'm looking for an answer to a couple specific questions, and maybe someone can answer these questions here or direct me to a book or instructional video that could help. I have usually glued the linning to the sides but this doesn't work with zippered pockets, right? so I have to leave the linning loose. I have a certain adversion to this, I just feel like it's sloppy. Does any one know a solution other than a completely loose lining, or can assure me that this is the right way to do this.
Next is my question of bag leather. Ive found that if Im using a 6-7oz leather it works good for messenger bags, but for a standard bag like a hobo bag I would want a 3-4 oz but sometimes it seems like that might not be enough stiffness, is it appropriate to use an interfacing
