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/907142244
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:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlagueDoctorMask/
http://leatherpatterns.net/

Check here the Instructions for How to print the pattern: https://youtu.be/fNxdZRaUzXk

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