Author: Oboelips
Date: 2013-05-28 20:35
I've re-lined many a case--oboe, clarinet, double oboe/ehorn, double A & Bb clarinet, etc. The fabric that is used in cases as lining is a heavier gauge than what you get at the fabric store. It does have a somewhat stiffer backing. In the past, I have gotten fabric from the Gemeinhardt Flute company in South Bend, Indiana. No great color selection--what they could sell me was Royal Blue, but they sent quite a bit for a very reasonable price.
I do agree that a heavy Cotton Velvet (not rayon) would work (I did a 1924 Loree Case for a 1921 Loree, and it HAD to be Purple!). I use a good, heavy Cotton velvet that I ordered from a South Carolina Mill. Sadly, many of the USA Mills are now gone.
While upholstry velvet might be tempting, its backing is TOO stiff--I'd stay away from that--it's not going to be able to hold the "nuances of the shape". With Panne, it's not as heavy as it used to be, and you might get some glue bleed-through. If you find a good heavy panne, it may just do the job admirably. I glue with either contact cement or hot glue, the contact cement being preferred.
Latches? I've no idea..do a google search--purse/luggage/case suppliers?
If the outside of the case needs to be redone, you'll need a leather artist to make a nice job of it. Sometimes hard to find, but I married one!
Time & patience will make the end product worth the work you're putting into it. Good Luck!
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