LaurieAnn7 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Hi everyone! I got into leather accidentally, when I ruined a bag I was felting with wool. I spent several hours (like 7) felting a bag for a friend. Then as it got late, and I got tired, I kinda lost track of what I was doing and felted it too much one direction. In an effort to salvage the bag, I bought some leather with the idea of sewing a piece around the top to extend it. I cut it, made stitching holes, and just dyed it. I have not burnished the edges yet. The progress keeps getting halted, because I don't know what I am doing, and have had to be creative. After making the leather, I realized I would need a backing to sew on the inside, so I bought some kind of suede. I also bought some contact cement. I have no idea how to assemble this without messing it up. Here is what I have Two big pieces of leather for front and back two small strips to connect my sides and hold the rings for my strap and suede to back it What order should I go about attaching it? Do I sew the sides and top first in a round with the backing, and then attach purse and sew the bottom? I am in way over my head! Thanks for any advise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I made a bag like this once and it's not over your head as much as you think. Your parts are cut and ready. That's the easy part. Now, sew the bag together first then turn it right side out. Now, align one of the top panels with the front of the bag. Tie it on in a few places to keep it in its proper position while you sew it to the bag. Repeat this on the backside of the bag. Once the two top panels are sewn in place, sew the strip in place on both sides. Be sure to have all the stitch holes pre-punched in these pieces before attempting to sew. Holler with questions. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurieAnn7 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Omgoodness! My brain has been absent apparently!lol!!! It never occurred to me to inside out the felt portion. Okay so some more questions.... So you are saying to sew the vegtan to the wool, and then glue the suede to the back when it is done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Ah, the suede. Be patient with me. I'm out playing in the oil field right now. I will get back you soon. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
