Which leather for soft pouches?

[Nomad]

I fancy making some soft leather pouches for carrying staples (in ziplock style poly bags within). I gather reindeer skin is popular for this, but what others are there? Looking for something light, flexible, and preferably suitable for machine sewing.

How about goatskin?

What sort of thickness should I be looking for?

 

[Mesquite]

Goat skin is nice... I've done some in that and they turned out well

 

[Hibrion]

Another vote for goat, from what I've used it is probably my favourite.

 

[Clouston98]

I've heard of pig skin being used before, just a thought.

 

[Monikieman]

Dead couches, they're FOC.

Sometimes the leather feels soft but once skinned it can be quite thick. Just trial and error but the last one I got is very soft and pliable.

 

[Baelfore]

i really like working with and the look of saddle tan deerskin. it has a nice dark brown suede like feel on one side and a light brown/goldy colour on the other.

 

[Arjendude]

I use sheepskin. Thickness about 1,5 to 2,0 mm. Best is sewing by hand if you aso me. Just gives it more a handmade-feel

 

[Nomad]

Thanks all. Am I right in thinking that goat is strong for its thickness? I guess the main thing is some degree of puncture and tear resistance.

 

[ozzy1977]

Kangaroo scrotum

 

[Leiflet]

Kangaroo scrotum

Ouch.

Cheers,
Leif

 

[Emdiesse]

Kangaroo scrotum

Hahaha, no stitching required

 

[ozzy1977]

My old man has a purse made out of one, still got the hair on it too

 

[Black Sheep]

Kangaroo scrotum

I've seen pouches made from Bull's scrotums.

Goat,Sheep,Pig or Sofa most thin leather of suede will work.

Richard

 

[Nomad]

I think I'd rather have goat than scrote. Especially not furry kanga scrote (too close to that ex royal butler guy doing the bsuh tucker thing on "I'm a Z-List Celebrity, Get Me Some Publicity!").