Frodo Report post Posted February 4, 2022 I want to have a particular look on a bag i want the gusset to stand proud of the top question is..how do i tie the front and back to the top and gusset at the spot that 'swoops'' up [for lack of a better word] the front/back panels will not swoop up . they will swoop out on the side LOL buncha swoop'n going on here funky sketch/ side view Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada Report post Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) What's the temper of your leather? You could skive the end of the part that's s'posed to fold so that it bends under the bulk of the thicker one. You could also groove on the flesh side ~1/16" behind the stitch line to facilitate folding it in place. Or both. These work only with medium to firm temper, though. Edited February 4, 2022 by Hardrada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) Frodo, I can't really picture this from your sketch. But what I am guessing from your description is you want the gusset to stand higher than the front and back panels, maybe so you can attach a strap that sits above the panels. Why would this cause a problem with attaching those panels? Your stitch line would just end at the top of the panels, wouldn't it? Not seeing the problem here... Photo shows the gusset on a messenger bag I did a couple of years ago. Not sure it shows what you're asking about? Edited February 4, 2022 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) Interior of the bag, showing attachment of panels and flap: Edited February 4, 2022 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted February 4, 2022 Hey girl You kinda have it right. When my phone wonders back from where ever it has been hi-jacked to LOL I will post a picture of what i want the gusset goes high. the top is not folded like your picture. it will have a zipper. so it is flat/ non moving my delima is the side panel where it connects to the gusset and flat top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) So, the top is zippered, correct? What is the zipper attached to? The gussets and side panels, or is it set into the top (separate piece for the top.) Yeah would be SO much easier to picture if you had your phone! I thought I'd lost mine once, so bought a new one. Found the missing phone between the car seats about a year later! Great timing because the charging port on the new one was about to pack it in for the SECOND time, and no way was I going to pay to fix it again! I swore, I looked between those seats several times and NEVER saw the durn thing, because it was standing on its edge! Edited February 4, 2022 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
