Question about lining a leather bag

[panchoskywalker]

Hello, 

 

I started to build a canvas bag like the one on the picture and I have a doubt about the lining. I have decided to add a zipper in the middle of the lining to have acces to the chicago screws I pretend to use (green arrow), just in case they come off someday. 

Question: I am still not sure how to build the bag so the complication on the BLUE arrow is underneath the lining since I pretend to stitch the exterior and the lining in ONLY 1 stitch so that complication should be visible from the inside, is there a problem with that? Is there a way to avoid that?

 

 

[Tugadude]

Not sure exactly what you are asking.  Regarding the Chicago screws on the strap, I would use brass rivets instead and eliminate the zipper.  I mean the zipper on the lining.

Edited June 2, 2018 by Tugadude

[panchoskywalker]

6 minutes ago, Tugadude said:

Not sure exactly what you are asking.  Regarding the Chicago screws on the strap, I would use brass rivets instead and eliminate the zipper.  I mean the zipper on the lining.

That would be ideal but I don't have the proper tool to install the rivet nicely, I only have a punch tool which is never really nice, at least with the rivet I can buy here, so I though that going with chicago screws was a good compromise.

[terryHHI]

I would try to find a solution that doesn’t include a zipper. Here are some ideas I would consider if I were making the bag.

1. apply glue (Loctite or super glue) to the threads to keep them from coming apart.
2. glue the Chicago screw to the canvas and then glue another small piece of canvas on the inside to cover the back of the screw. This would work to “lock” the back of the screw. 
3. Tighten the screw as tight as possible, assume the chance of it coming unscrewed is low. If it comes apart in future deal with it then. 

Another option is to put the screws through canvas and lining.  In my opinion, the screws would look fine on the inside.

[koreric75]

11 hours ago, terryHHI said:

apply glue (Loctite or super glue) to the threads to keep them from coming apart.

This...unless you want to make it harder.  I've disassembled quite a few handbags and everyone of them that had screw/post hardware had to remove the stitching from the lining before i could get to the back of the screw, and most were sealed with a sort of hot glue from what i can tell...kept them from turning but peeled off fairly easily once i got to them...a couple of them were superglued, maybe jb welded...lol

[RockyAussie]

Whether you use rivets or screw posts be sure to use a piece of leather inside about 2mm thick or more and about 2" or 50mm wide to distribute the pull over a broader area. Probably goes with out mentioning but just thought best to mention in case. I would just do a piece to cover across both in one piece. You may want to skive the edges of it a little.

[Tugadude]

10 hours ago, RockyAussie said:

Whether you use rivets or screw posts be sure to use a piece of leather inside about 2mm thick or more and about 2" or 50mm wide to distribute the pull over a broader area. Probably goes with out mentioning but just thought best to mention in case. I would just do a piece to cover across both in one piece. You may want to skive the edges of it a little.

Actually glad you mentioned that as the canvas, while strong would likely tear over time.  So sandwiching the canvas between the leather is a great idea.

[panchoskywalker]

Thanks a lot for all your advices. I will keep you updated with project.

[panchoskywalker]

Hey folks, here are some pictures of the weekender bag in progress.

https://imgur.com/a/cLtmBiW

 

Edited June 9, 2018 by panchoskywalker

[Aven]

Your bag is looking good so far.  I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.
Thanks for the pictures.  It helps me to understand how a bag is constructed.