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11.A Brief Case may be constructed as an advanced project. 4 and 6 oz. cowhide should be used according to the size selected. The illustration on page 37 shows a simple stamped panel design. Monograms or metal letters may be applied to the flap panel if desired. Stamping and carving detail is described on pages 53 to 58.

a.Bevel the edges, dampen, crease and decorate. Allow to dry with the flap folded in the correct position.

b.Attach the handle, buckle straps and fastening plate. (the catch is attached after lacing) as instructed on page 37.

c.Lace the flap first, using wide lacing. Start the thong through from the underside at the middle point. Pull through to the center of the thong and lace toward the corners so that the direction of the lacing is the same both ways. Leave sufficient thong to conceal ends in the gusset lacing later.

d.Locate the center of the gusset strip, punch about four holes, using the same spacing as in the back of the brief case, tie in position and continue punching toward the corners. Compare spacing occasionally as the softer gusset may stretch in punching. Estimate the hole spacing for about one inch from the corners and increase spacing slightly if necessary to make the end hole come exactly in the corner. Fold the gusset and lace as shown in Fig. 2, Sketches A to E, page 73, also page 37.