those store-bought edges

[GoodBlues]

Hi all, I've been making ladies totes and shoulder bags, finishing off all the edges with either folds or raw-edged binding.

1. I'm trying also to find a binder/folder attachment that will feed skived, folded, glued binding through it without choking down on it.

2. However, looking at what's in the stores, even the high-end stuff, I realize I need to learn how to replicate that rubbery coating on the raw edges of the supple, thinnish (3 oz?) leather bags. I have tried various coatings, but they're too thin after all is said and done. It doesn't make that soft, built-up rubbery edge that seems to be in vogue. I need to figure out what the stuff is that's used by manufacturers that looks rounded on the edges of actually pretty thin stuff, like 3 oz very supple chromed leathers (maybe using the plastic seam beveler as it begins to tack, not sure, tho).

Ok, I'm beginning to repeat myself here. All suggestions welcomed and appreciated!

Thanks, Mich

Edited August 29, 2008 by GoodBlues

[craftsman827]

Goodblues,

Check out "esantoro" posts in briefcases section,

under "new mavrick"

He has some nice edges. If that is what your talkin about,

maby he can tell you what he uses.

[GoodBlues]

Goodblues,

Check out "esantoro" posts in briefcases section,

under "new mavrick"

He has some nice edges. If that is what your talkin about,

maby he can tell you what he uses.

Thank you. I was beginning to feel that I was invisible.