Robust Patterning Material

[Tejas]

I've just started sewing leather and have been struggling with patterning material for a bag. I've been using brown contractor paper that comes in 35"wide rolls. I think I'd prefer something in sheets that is more ridged.

[dirtclod]

Poster board, pallet liners from a feed store, cold drink and beer boxes, Frozzen pizza boxes all work fine. Patterns that i make and want to use more than once or twice i glue two pieces of the boxes togeather and then cut the pattern out.

Edited January 26, 2014 by dirtclod

[medsar]

I go to the local art supply store and buy those sheets of pressed cardboard for 50 cents each or 69 cents each. They come in 'picture sizes' like 8x12, 11x18, 20x24 etc etc. If I want a more permanent pattern, I go to hardboard.

[BDAZ]

I purchased some thin 12" x15" plastic "cutting boards" from Wallmarts for +- $6. They cut easily with a scissors or a punch and will last.

Cya!

Bob

[cjdevito]

I use Bontex, the stiffening material sold by most of the leather supply companies. It's kind of manila folder material on steroids and it holds up well over time. And it's convenient, because I always like to have some around for leatherwork anyway. It's cheap, around $12 for 16 square feet if I remember correctly.

[kevinp]

I use wallpaper lines its available in 170gram weights and I find this lasts well

[dpip4x4]

i reuse old office folders. the heavy manila ones. They aren't very large but they are very stiff and free is awesome.

[treybecca]

Pallet liners from feed stores are my go to source. They are free and come in big 4x4 sheets

[electrathon]

i reuse old office folders. the heavy manila ones. They aren't very large but they are very stiff and free is awesome.

I use a lot of the same folders. They work well. X-ray film is great too.

[dpip4x4]

where do you find xray film thats a great idea