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Hi TC, My preferred pricking irons are the PETER NITZ pricking irons coming out in a few months :-) You absolutely don't need a round single tooth punch. A round awl works exactly the same. P

Hi Sam, Good question. As an example, a dream bag takes me about 6 full working days to complete. On something like a bag there is a general order in which to make it but not 100% fixed. I'll usually start the handles first because I know there is a lot of edge finishing work so I can use the dying time of the edges to work on other parts. So by the time the handles are completely done I will be a a stage with the rest of the bag where they are ready to be attached to the main panels. Basically you dont want to wait to start making the handles only when you need them. then you might be stuck not able to work further until they are done. You know basically which parts are assembled in which order, so make sure you are thinking ahead and juggle working on the different parts - as some are drying you can stitch, then add some more edge paint and then go back to stitching. Then once the exterior is done I'll make the entire interior and then then assemble it and make the strap last. For something like a wallet I will cut and skins all parts first and then just assemble it all. this way you dont have to keep changing and going back to the skiver and readjusting the feet. p

- Rolled handles (the ones that are not directly attached to the bag but to hardware instead) - Reinforcement constructions for bags (how to correctly reinforce and connect the bottom + front and back panels etc) - tutorial on lining bags correctly, maybe also interior details with pockets