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Cute rack.
Evans Cycles in UK sometimes has Carradice at a good price.
I have the Nelson Long Flap and the Pendle saddle bags (both are cotton fabric). I put a piece of cardboard in them to help stiffen the shape. I have heard of people using corroplast (a plastic cardboard) for the same purpose. If I find a nice sheet of corroplast some day, I might do the same.
A couple years ago I saw a bikepacker that was using an interesting home-made bracket for his saddle harness for support. I attached two photos of it, just in case your DIY rack does not work out.