Hi all,
I have a small soft sided briefcase/laptop bag which I’ve prototyped once and am preparing to make edits before the second edition. This is a turned seam construction - stitched inside out and flipped.
I was not happy with that approach on this bag because the gusset is a very narrow two inches and my design includes four layers coming together at some points. I am now considering a lapped seam construction for this second attempt but that will be new for me on a bag.
I am wondering if any one has helpful watch-outs to consider before building a bag this way. I think I am going to use reinforcement materials behind the main body panels to help keep the bag from flattening at those seams. Any other points of concern you’ve dealt with?
Very much appreciate all that feedback, thank you!
Oh yes, that seam is a bit loaded up - The bag is fabric lined, which would be fairly thin except that I had to bind the seam to saddle stitch it and to prevent fraying - So there is quite a bit there.
I will keep trying to work it out a bit, but that is why I’m considering an alternative construction going forward without the flip.