A structured leather backpack designed for travel, commuting, and organized everyday carry. The Harrison Personal Item Backpack Pattern features a spacious box-style body, protective flap, twin front closures, adjustable shoulder straps, a comfortable top handle, and contrasting leather details.
Its compact proportions make it suitable for personal-item-style travel, while the structured construction provides enough room for daily essentials, electronics, documents, and small travel accessories.
Please note: Airline personal-item limits vary. Check the permitted dimensions with your airline before travelling.
What's included in the pattern
PDF Templates: Full-size printable pattern templates supplied in A0, US Letter, and A4 formats. Print at 100% scale. The pattern pieces include stitching lines, punching points, hardware placement markings, and assembly references.
DXF Files: Vector files prepared for laser cutting and compatible with software such as LightBurn, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW.
Video Tutorial: A complete step-by-step build tutorial covering leather preparation, lining, body assembly, strap construction, hardware installation, hand stitching, and edge finishing.
Instant digital download available immediately after checkout.
The finished backpack
| Dimension | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 15.7" | 40 cm |
| Width | 11.4" | 29 cm |
| Depth | 5.9" | 15 cm |
- Structured rectangular body with a protective front flap
- Two secure LOXX front closing systems
- Adjustable leather shoulder straps
- Comfortable leather top carry handle
- Contrasting leather straps, attachments, and edge details
- Generous interior capacity for everyday or travel essentials
- Classic utility-inspired design suitable for two-tone leather combinations
Materials and specifications
| Part | Weight / Thickness | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Main body | 4 oz / 1.6 mm leather | Approximately 15 sq ft / 1.4 m² total |
| Structural lining | PITEX 650, approximately 4 oz / 1.5 mm | |
| Interior lining | 2 oz / 0.8 mm pigskin | |
| Shoulder straps | 9 oz / 3.6 mm leather | As required by the pattern |
| Stitching thread | 1 mm waxed thread | As required |
Additional consumables:
- Leather contact cement or glue
- Edge dye or edge-finishing compound
Hardware
- 2 × LOXX closing systems
- 2 × 1.4" / 35 mm buckles
- 2 × 1.2" / 30 mm buckles
- 2 × 1" / 25 mm D-rings
Required tools
- Leather cutter or utility knife
- Leather stitching needles
- 1/16" / 1.5 mm hole punch
- Cutting mat
- Mallet
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell the finished backpacks?
Yes. You may sell the physical backpacks you make using this pattern. You may not resell, share, copy, or redistribute the digital pattern files.
What skill level is recommended?
This pattern is recommended for intermediate to experienced leatherworkers who are comfortable with saddle stitching, lined leather construction, large structured panels, strap making, and hardware installation. The video tutorial guides you through the complete assembly process.
Is this a physical backpack?
No. This listing is for a digital leathercraft pattern. No finished backpack, leather, tools, or hardware will be shipped.
Are the templates full size?
Yes. The PDF templates are supplied at full size and should be printed at 100% scale without page fitting or resizing.
Will the finished backpack meet every airline's personal-item requirements?
Airline size restrictions vary by carrier, route, and ticket type. Compare the finished dimensions with your airline's current baggage allowance before travelling.
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