Docott Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Hello! I plan to make a "docto bag". I've searched here and have some ideas. I've made some messenger bags with 4-5oz oil tanned, and this is too thin/light for the bag I invision. I want it to be sturdy, but not so thick/heavy as to make the bag extremely hard/rigid. What weight would be good? Thinking about latigo. Where should I look to purchase? Thanks in advance:) Spence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docott Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Sorry. Wrong place. Can this be moved to the correct forum, please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted March 28, 2015 Moved to "How do I do that" Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christianlikeswhiskey Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Hey Spence, I use 7-8 oz veg tan that I dyed for the front and back pannels of my MD bag. For the sides I use 4-5 oz then add a gusset. Also, I use a steel plate for the bottom of my bags as extra reinforcement and a steel frame with chicago screws. I would go with harness leather as you really need to work the stitching and I find it easier. Here is a photo of one of mine. Hope this helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docott Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Great! Thanks for the reply:) I've made a few smaller bags, kind of as test runs, so to speak, just to see what happens with the the folds/edges and how the top would work, although I haven't made one with a frame. I think I've got those things worked out in my mind to the point where I'm ready to give it a try. This will be my first "real" project with decent$ leather (I've made several purses and messenger bags). I've used mostly softer, thinner 4-5oz oily leather. I knew I wanted something thicker and harder, but not too thick. I've seen similar bags made with 8-10oz bridle. Do you think that would be a good type of leather to use? Again, I want in to be rigid to a point, but not like wood! Wickett and Craig has 8-10oz bridle sides on sale in a few colors due to overstock for $140. I've heard they can/will thin it, or part of it, to whatever you want. Seems that would be necessary for the gussets. Can you please take a few more pictures, particularly of the gussets and the openingframe of the of the bag? Also, I guess the seams on the gussets are exposed? Seems like it would be difficult to sew it inside out and evert it. Thanks so much:) Spence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
