👜 Make Your Livingstone Bag
This digital bundle features a PDF leathercraft pattern, DXF files, and STL files for 3D printed molds designed specifically for the Livingstone bag. Perfect for working with vegetable-tanned leather, this set supports wet molding techniques to achieve precise, sculpted shapes. The included instructional video thoroughly demonstrates each step, combining traditional leatherworking skills with modern 3D printing technology to help you create a refined, professional-quality bag.
The Livingstone Bag Pattern is a digital download designed for leathercrafters who want to create a durable, stylish everyday bag. With the included DXF file for precision cutting and a step-by-step video tutorial, you’ll have everything you need to craft your own professional-quality messenger bag and the STL file for printing your own molds for the pockets, or you can purchase printed from our shop.
👉 This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
📁 What's Included:
✔️ vector DXF file (DXF files can be cut on laser)
📐PDF printable pattern for leathercraft (A0, A4 and Letter size)
✔️ STL file for printing your own molds for the pockets
✔️ QR code to instructional video
⚡ Instant download after purchase
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
📐 Finished Bag Dimensions
TALL: 6.7" (17 cm)
WIDE: 9.8" (25 cm)
DEEP: 4.9" (12.5 cm)
📦 Materials Required
WITH 3D PRINTED MOLDS
- BODY: 6 oz (2.4 mm) vegetable tanned leather (around 5.5 sqft (0.5 sqm).
- SHOULDERS STRAPS: 8 oz (3.2 mm) leather
WITHOUT 3D PRINTED MOLDS
- BODY: 5 oz (2 mm) pull up leather or lined leather to achieve the same thickness (around 5.5 sqft (0.5 sqm).
- SHOULDERS STRAPS: 8 oz (3.2 mm) leather
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- 1 mm waxed thread
- edge dye
- glue
🔩 Hardware
- 1 x 1.4" (35 mm) buckle
- 1 x 1.2" (30 mm) buckle
- 2 snap fasteners (only for the bag with MOLDS)
- 2 x 3/4" (20 mm) buckles
- 2 x 1" (25 mm) D rings
- 1 LOXX closure
- 2 Sam Browne studs
🧰 Tools You’ll Need
- cutter
- needles
- 1/16" (1.5 mm) hole punch
- cutting mat
- mallet
🎨 Personalization Ideas
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Add tooling or stamping on the flap
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Use antique finishes for a vintage look
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Experiment with dyes: classic brown, modern black, or bold colors like navy or forest green
💡 Skill Level:
Intermediate
🛑 Licensing:
This pattern is for personal and small business use.
You may sell the physical bags you make, but please don’t share or resell the digital files.
Enjoy!
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