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Here is an update on the wallets: I think for the next wallet, the Orange thread will be M40 instead of M30

Hi TC, An important factor to consider in all this is if the lining is getting completely glued down or kept loose. This changes everything. Generally I do not fully glue down linings with the exception being sometimes the bottom because I want to to be stiffer or gussets in which case the lining needs to be much thinner. For exterior leather I generally use 1.8-2.4mm total with reinforcement(if needed). This all depends on your leather type as well as the effect you want from your finished bag. Then the lining I use is between 0.8-1.2. You mentioned 0.5. This is far to thin to use as a loose lining and should only be split so thin if it's going to be fully glued to the exterior. If you are making something that is fully glued then best is to test with scraps to see how the hand is once all layers are glued. P

Hi Gergo, This is quite a big topic of discussion :-) I'll try and give my viewpoint on this is a very condensed way. 1. One-to-one copying is never correct. Just changing one small detail doesn't make it ok, or make it your own design. 2. Making something in the "style of" or "similar too" is totally fine. Every brand does it. Thats because thats the current style and what people want. There is a reason that when you think of 80s fashion you think of big shoulder pads and stone washed jeans. It's because most every designer was working within those trends. It doesn't mean the were copying. When something becomes a trend every brand and designer is rushing to do their own version of it because thats is what the customer is interested in. You are right, everyone wants to design that item that is unique and instantly recognizable as their own, however even most of these instantly recognizable pieces are just variations on something that came before it but somehow got more famous and people automatically associate it with that brand and think that they were the originator. Creating something completely different and original is great and encouraged, however you will find that there isn't much of a market for those items because people are interested in similar things that they already know. That's just the was it is! As said, this is a huge topic. Where the line is drawn between copy and inspiration...people have a lot of different ideas. So i'll leave it at this for now. p

Personally I planning to buy this: DESIGNING BAGS - HOAKI BOOKS Publishing I hope it helps. 😊

One of my best cheaper tool is a japanese diamond awl for sewing! I don't remember if it was from Seiwa, Oka Factory or Kyoshin Elle... I have mixed brand tools. But I love it!🥰 Is similar to the one in the link. Kyoshin Elle Small Leathercraft Tool 3mm Diamond Point Leather Stitching Awl, with Wooden Handle, for Punching Stitch Holes in Leatherwork | Goods Japan

I use the small candles. the ones similar to this. I hope they works in the same way. 😂

Yeah, but order 10 liters I think is too much. You can find some shops around that sell 250dl, 500dl and 1l. All depeds how work you do.

Hi Karen! Welcome and great to see you here. Zipper tutorial has already been filmed :-) Straps in on the list for the next filming session Lining leather I’ll be dealing with when I film a bag making tutorial. Lots of good stuff to come! P

Hi Alex, I would say the problem is the thickness and not only because it’s thick but because both those leathers are quite rigid and when glued together I can imagine it’s really stiff ! I wouldn’t scrap it, it looks nice. Maybe just make a longer strap to be worn crossbody and then it could work not needing to really cinch it together closed but the top line just laying more flat. P

Hi. I agree that it would be important to see the entire process of an average bag that Peter makes and always puts on Instagram. Especially the manufacture and assembly of linings and pockets that I believe is one of the main parts when making a bag.