Hey Guys & Gals, so I have been doing alot of different leatherwork. Chèvre Cardholders, wathcstraps, thick belts and padded dog collars. Think im ready for my first bag!
I have decided on a half moon bag, a little like this one here ---->
For the leather, im using some chrome tanned italian veal, from A&A, lined with suede.
Now for the questions
The leather & lining im using is 1.2/1.4mm each. So about 2.4/2.8mm final thickness. Will this be to thin and flimsy? Guess it fine for the straps, but the front flap, I am worried for it to be to thin.
One thing that works for me for making the flap is just gluing the two pieces together with white glue. (Fiebings leather cement). That seems to stiffen up the leather just fine. I almost always use 1,2 mm leather.