KennethM Report post Posted April 20, 2019 Hey everyone I am trying to learn abour making totes and satchel..are there any books I can use for guidance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted April 21, 2019 1 hour ago, KennethM said: are there any books I can use for guidance? Not sure if this will be the right fit, but you might consider buying "The Art of Making Leather Cases, Vol. 1," a classic leather crafters' book, by Al Stohlman. It is available from Amazon for around $20. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted April 21, 2019 Whilst the above book is excellent for 'hard' cases and bags I'd advise you to get 'Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories' by Elean 'Birdy Teacher' Ho It has several styles of tote type bags, patterns and instructions on how to make them https://www.amazon.co.uk/Handmade-Leather-Accessories-Design-Originals/dp/157421716X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=217P9W958CL5S&keywords=handmade+leather+bags&qid=1555806996&s=gateway&sprefix=hand+ma+leather+bags%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KennethM Report post Posted April 21, 2019 Funny thing is I was at tandy today looking at both thos3 books.I was on the fence tho.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted April 21, 2019 Found this one on Amazon but have not read it though cheap enough i guess Heavy Duty Sewing: Making Backpacks and Other Stuff https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0711239258/ref=rdr_ext_tmb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted April 21, 2019 I've read that book in my local library. I'd not recommend it to ANYONE. It assumes the reader knows too much plus all the projects are designed to be completed on an expensive heavy duty sewing machine. Not everyone can afford a sewing machine which costs £2500 plus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
