with a front pocket.
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In the past I would use double sided tape to tape under the graph paper to the flesh side of the leather so I could use every bit of the leather piece. The downside is, there is a residue left on the leather.
Now that I am focusing on smaller bags, I can spare some cut-off.
I am Taping over the pattern with masking or scotch tape to the grain side of the leather.
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Holes are punched and then I will trim out with a utility knife.
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Pieces (minus the gusset pieces) are trimmed and edges are beveled.
Ready for stitching….
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![](https://i0.wp.com/susyandrews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240323_124051772.jpg?resize=764%2C1019&ssl=1)
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aside from the closure strap being “way the hell” long, it came out cute and I am happy with the design.
This bag was made with violet Gaucho oil leather from La Bretagna Tannery available here.
Hopefully there is some left.