BOX STITCHING

I do a lot of work for the Royal Marines Charity, making items out of timber and leather (engraved coasters, specialist frames, engraved leather trays as examples). My family has serviced in the Corps since 1880 and we have a son currently serving in 42. My father was in 47 amd landed on Gold Beach on DDay, being shot later that day. We were in Normandy last week for the DDay commemorations which were very moving as you might expect. The 47 Association retired an old standard during one ceremony and the Chairman has asked me to make a glass and oak triangular case (you might have seen the folded flags given at funerals in the US; same thing). That’s no problem. But they would also like a leather protective case in which the standard and case can be taken around to various events. In my mind, I am thinking of using some British saddle leather with an opening lid fastened with studs and fully lined with something like goat or lamb suede. There will be sides to the main part of the case and sides to the hinged lid. Therefore, I am thinking that a box stitch would be the most suitableo join sides and top/bottom. Any views on that? If that seems right, is there a video on this site (I’ve looked but can’t see one) with an idiots guide to the box stitch?

Your input would be greatly appreciated