Kolfinna Report post Posted April 4, 2021 Hi everyone! I think I may have worked myself into a corner and now I'm stuck in paralysis by analysis. I'm making a satchel from Hermann Oak 1881 and while the color and feel are beautiful, the leather behaves like a chrome tan in that it has a soft temper. So: being one who learns as they go, I decided to line it with more of the same leather. It wasn't looking like the bag would stand on its own, so I got some 1mm reinforcement from RM Leather Supply, laminated the front, back, and sides, but left the flap/cover unglued for now. Here's where I am stuck: do I commit and fully laminate the entire bag? Or save on materials and weight by only laminating the front, back, and sides? I currently have it cut to support full lamination, but I worry the bag will be too stiff in all the wrong places. However, if I cut out the bag reinforcement, then I can't go back. What would you recommend? The satchel is 16" x 10" x 5" (ish). Maybe a super soft/floppy lid is okay?? Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaloJones Report post Posted April 4, 2021 It’s personal choice, but I would not line the flap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted April 4, 2021 Stiffen the "spine" under the handle and the two side gussets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
