How to Make a Leather Briefcase Lined with Leather and Stiffener

In this video tutorial I will show you how to make a leather briefcase lined with leather and stiffener. The advantage of lining is that you obtain a sturdy bag that will keep its shape over the years. It also allows you to use thinner leather that will ensure the bag is lightweight. Link to the PDF pattern: ✅ ✅ Featuring adjustable strap and handle, this bag can be used as a briefcase, laptop bag or messenger bag. It is suitable for 14“, 15“ and 16“ laptops. This messenger bag contains an interior sleeve. SPECIFICATIONS - Adjustable shoulder strap - Handle - Front pocket - Inside sleeve DIMENSIONS - Height: 12.6” (32 cm) - Length: 16.5“ (42 cm) - Width: 4.3” (11 cm) - Shoulder strap: up to 59“ (150 cm) MATERIALS - BODY: 10.8 sq ft (1 sqm) of 4 oz (1.6 mm) stiff leather -LINING: 10.8 sq ft (1 sqm) of oz ( mm) stiff leather - I used stiff pigskin -LEATHER STIFFENER: around 5.4 sq ft (0.5 sqm) of PITEX Non-woven leather stiffener or other stiffener for leather bags like Texon -INSIDE SLEEVE: around 2.7 sq ft ( sqm) of 2.5 oz (1 mm) leather - SHOULDER STRAP: 6-7 oz ( mm) leather. You can line the leather from the main body to achieve this thickness. Up to “ (125 cm) long piece of leather. - leather glue - 1 mm waxed polyester thread - edge dye - cardboard and paper masking tape (for assembling the pattern) HARDWARE - 2 x LOXX (optional) You can use other closing systems like Sam Browne studs or none at all. - 1 x Sam Browne stud - 2 x 25 mm buckles - 1 x 20 mm buckle -1 x 30 mm buckle - 2 x 25 mm D rings - 2 x 30 mm swivel hooks TOOLS & EQUIPMENT - cutter - needles - 1.5 mm hole punch - cutting mat - mallet PITEX stiffener: Texon stiffener: Enjoy! ⌚ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Cutting the pattern and the leather 1:33 Lining the back and the front of the bag (with stiffener for leather and with leather lining) 5:02 Presenting the consistencies of leather after the lining 6:07 Making the handle 8:37 Lining the gussets and the bottom of the bag 11:51 Lining the front pocket 13:49 Stitching the gusset for the front pocket 14:42 Stitching the gusset on the front pocket 16:02 Stitching the front pocket on the bag 18:24 Installing the closing system on the front pocket 19:42 Assemble the gusset, stitch the D ring on the gusset 21:20 Stitching the gusset on the front of the bag 22:16 Cutting and stitching the inside sleeve on the back of the bag Stitching the gusset on the back of the bag 29:14 Dyeing the edges 29:56 Installing the LOXX closing system 30:55 Stitching the handle on the bag 31:30 Making and stitching the shoulder straps 32:14 The leather briefcase is finished! MORE PATTERNS HERE: Check here the Instructions for How to print the pattern: If you need assistance for this project, please contact us on our Facebook Group: ***FOLLOW US*** FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ©️ 1988-2021 VP Leather Artisans ()