Redhairing Report post Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Making a messenger bag with 4-5 oz. English bridle leather and as I am sewing the body right sides together, I am feeling like it will be impossible to flip/invert. I went gung ho on stitching pockets all over both sides of the piece and now it is stiff as a board. It probably wouldn't flip even without all the extra leather as it is narrow and the leather while flexible, has a very rigid surface. If I try to wrangle it, will it destroy the surface?......or should I pull out the side stitching and saddle stitch it back up flesh sides together with raw edges? Please see photo. UGHHHH. Edited April 9, 2015 by Redhairing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted April 11, 2015 Not an expert here but it looks nice enough that I would do whatever needed to save this. likely you will have to remove some stitches, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I agree with wishful. In the end, it doesn't take too much time stitching it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redhairing Report post Posted April 11, 2015 thanks for the replies. I took out the stitches, sewed just the bottom box of the gusset inside out and sewed the sides seams flesh sides together....looks good. Every new leather purchase presents a learning curve and I guess that's why I love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted April 12, 2015 Yes, it seems 'learning the hard way' comes natural to me too. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
