Kolfinna

Hi everyone! I think I may have worked myself into a corner and now I'm stuck in paralysis by analysis. I'm making a satchel from Hermann Oak 1881 and while the color and feel are beautiful, the leather behaves like a chrome tan in that it has a soft temper. So: being one who learns as they go, I decided to line it with more of the same leather. It wasn't looking like the bag would stand on its own, so I got some 1mm reinforcement from RM Leather Supply, laminated the front, back, and sides, but left the flap/cover unglued for now. Here's where I am stuck: do I commit and fully laminate the entire bag? Or save on materials and weight by only laminating the front, back, and sides? I currently have it cut to support full lamination, but I worry the bag will be too stiff in all the wrong places. However, if I cut out the bag reinforcement, then I can't go back. What would you recommend? The satchel is 16" x 10" x 5" (ish). Maybe a super soft/floppy lid is okay?? Thanks in advance!

One last photo; I haven't officially cut anything out yet, realizing my biggest challenge is figuring out what's even possible. I have a sneaking suspicion that wet-forming might be necessary. Thoughts? I'm making the loops from Hermann & Oak 2-3oz and the back is 3-4 oz H&O.

Hi everyone! I have a client who wants a simple ammo holder for some derringer shells. He only needs six shells and wants them individually held. Additionally, the pouch needs to sit open so the shells are readily accessible from his belt. I have a general idea sketched out, but recognizing that leather stretches over time, I don't want the shells falling out the bottom. My idea is to sew a series of pen loops to hold the shells but I'm not sure how best to make a bottom that would be smooth. I'm positive there's some geometry I'm missing here.