How to Make Alexander 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:
✅ https://www.etsy.com/listing/1030971526
✅ https://https://bit.ly/3GL3ktY

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 1.5-2 oz (0.6-0.8 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 (0.25 sqm) of 2.5 oz (1 mm) leather
SHOULDER STRAP: 6-7 oz (2.5-3 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

Where to find LOXX closing system
www.loxx.shop/en/individualparts
You should order ALL these parts:
Loxx lower part for fabric - vintage brass, Item# 1200
Loxx upper part smooth head - vintage brass, Item# 1191
Loxx high washer for 1-4 mm clamping area Farbe: Altmessing, Item# 1785

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
cutter
needles
1.5 mm hole punch
cutting mat
mallet

PITEX stiffener: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/90...
Texon stiffener: https://www.etsy.com/listing/829312689

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:
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http://leatherpatterns.net/

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