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I've been thinking about making a leather case - copying an existing Wheatstone or Lachenal leather case as my starting point. I've sourced leather for concertina parts and bellows - and got a few offcuts of leather sufficient for a small test box, using box sewing techniques. Has anyone tried sewing a leather box? Looking at the technique videos on YouTube it seems fairly straightforward (hence the need for a test box). But I'm sure there are some things not explained in the videos that I'll run up against. I'd appreciate any tips / advice.

Any tips on measuring, design, blueprints for case? I am going to be taking measurements of Marcus Butler’s Anglo G/D standard concertina that is here right now in the Islands. I will be in North Africa in April and there are leather workers there who will take on a project like a bag or case and complete it in a couple days. They obviously have a different market price for these types of projects … that would better be in my price range. I love these beautiful cases that have been in threads or internet (see below). I initially am considering it to be round/cylindrical or hexagon, load from the side, have a carrying handle and a shoulder strap. … using snaps or/and zippers? … but maybe square or hexagon. I think the cylindrical/hexagonal is esthetically more beautiful. Any tips on measuring the case to allow for some foam to go around interior of the case? Design ideas for a blueprints for case? … something else that I should consider that I am not even taking into consideration? I would greatly appreciate any ideas or thoughts that you might have! Thank you!!