How to Make a Crossbody Leather Bag, Crossbody Bag Pattern, PDF & Tutorial
This contains the TWO PDF patterns (A4 & Letter size) and detailed tutorial for making 2 variants of a leather crossbody bag pattern, fit for a MacBook Air laptop and other small items. It is a nice, casual bag with high versatility.
VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW IS MADE
DIFFICULTY
1. MEDIUM TO HIGH (the brown one)
2. EASY (the one in black & red)
VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR PRINTING THE PATTERN
DIMENSIONS
✦ 33/26/5 cm or 13/10.2/2 inch
MATERIALS
✦ BODY: less than 1 sqm x 2 mm (5 oz) vegetable tanned leather or thinner leather lined with pigskin
✦ STRAPS: 3.2 mm (8 oz) vegetable tanned leather (long pieces) or thinner leather lined with pigskin
✦ INTERIOR POCKET: 1 mm (2.5 oz) chrome leather
✦ 1 mm waxed thread
✦ edge painting
ACCESSORIES
✦ 2 x 25 mm buckle for each bag
✦ 1 magnetic snap closure for each bag
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
✦ 18 mm Olfa cutter
✦ 1.5 mm hole puncher
✦ stitching needles (John James are the best)
✦ rubber mallet
✦ cutting pad
✦ masking tape
✦ a good glue, preferably cement glue
Enjoy!
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FAQ
Immediately after payment you'll receive an email with your download link. Files include a PDF pattern in A0, A4 and Letter size, a DXF vector file for laser cutting, and a QR code linking directly to the full video tutorial on YouTube. Access is instant — no waiting time.
Yes. Patterns come in A4 and Letter size for home printing, and A0 for a print shop or plotter. Files include printing instructions and a separate video tutorial showing exactly how to assemble the sheets after printing.
Yes, you are free to sell finished products made with Vasile and Pavel patterns. Credit for the design is appreciated but not required.
A cutter, round hole punch, hand stitching needles, rubber mallet and cutting pad. No sewing machine required — all our bags are hand stitched.
Each pattern page clearly states the difficulty level — Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. We recommend starting with a Beginner pattern if you are new to leatherwork. For Advanced patterns, prior experience with at least 2-3 bag projects is recommended.
Each pattern includes a full materials list with leather thickness, weight in ounces, and quantity needed. We recommend vegetable tanned leather for best results. Specific recommendations are included in every pattern.
As these are digital downloadable products, we do not accept returns after download. If you experience any technical issues with your files, contact us and we will resolve it immediately.
Yes. After purchase you can join our Facebook group with 14,000+ leatherworkers from around the world — sharing projects, tips and help. Click on this LINK. The link is also included in your confirmation email.
Yes. We have patterns for all skill levels — from simple wallets and pouches to advanced travel bags and backpacks. Browse our full collection at vasileandpavel.com.
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