Turning A Moose Into A Bag..

[Norwegian]

I haven't tried to sew something like this before But there is a first time for everything..

Does anyone have any thoughts about using moose leather for a bag like this? I'm worried that moose leather might be a little too "stretchy" for a "travel/carry on bag"? Or? Other suggestions for a nice leather type are also welcome!

Thanks!

Rik

[Luke Hatley]

A very nice looking Bag. if you would line it with some thin Veg Tan leather

that should add body to the bag and elimanite the streching.

[Norwegian]

A very nice looking Bag. if you would line it with some thin Veg Tan leather

that should add body to the bag and elimanite the streching.

Thank you, Luke!

Will try that!

Rik

[Kevin]

I don't know anything about moose leather, but I've repaired a few bags. If you sew across the handle above the rivet like it looks like they did, the handle may tear off. I would put something kind of stout inside where the handle does attatch or the bag itself could rip when loaded with everything the person owns and tossed around by one handle. It happens.

Sounds like it will be nice, have fun,

Kevin

[oyvindbl]

I think moose leather might be a bit too stretchy. It will propably loose some of the shape after a while. Reindeer leather is much firmer and keeps the shape better. But it is also a bit harder to sew.