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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

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

If I can contribute somehow, let me know! anyone! my instagram is @artehelsinki

not yet but hopefully soon! I have a whole new website launching that will be just for tutorials, tools and hardware and supplies!

Yes, I am saving money for that. I cannot wait to see them Peter and Julien in Zurich

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.

Gathering all my tools and am so excited to begin my journey to excellence! Can the Regal M3000 ($370) electric edger from RMLeather Supply be used vs the M6000 ($767)? This is just the machine cost; no tips. Thank you in advance!