The Kelly Project

So, the im getting closer to making the first thing on my Bucket list.

A 25cm Kelly Bag. been doing research on & off the last six months.

Think I have the pattern nailed pretty much.

But I need your help, and if you have made a Kelly, please enlighten me with your blessed knowledge 😆 This thread could serve as a manual of sorts, for anyone wanting to build one themself.

VERSIONS

So its seems there are two versions. A floppy one, and a sturdyer one on the right. Called Retourne and Sellier. The leather used, dictates which I have zero experience with piping, so I think im going with the Sellier💪

Hardware

So hardware will be Nolvo World and WUTA. Both from China, but super well made. Both companies have super reputation. I bought some test piece from Nolvo, and did som scratch test ect. They really good. Not ABAS or anything, but for a Chinese product, they are good. Pricing about same as WUTA, on the higher end for that marked.

LEATHER

I have a whole calf of Novonappa, unfortunately, the customer wants the grain apperience.

I could go for Epsom leather, but I think it looks plasticy/cheap.

I really like Foulonne, first picture. Im afried it maybe to soft for this? or could I just add some bonded leather or something?

LINING

My plan is to cut out the outer pieces, add reinforcements ect, then add lining. im going with some 0.5mm Novonappa I have. Could also go for pigskin, but customer have the money to pay the the better leather.

So when I get more info or ideas, I will improve and build on this thread. So please, if you have any knowledge on this topic, please share!