Make your own leather shoulder holster bag: a hands-free bag with pockets that hang at your sides. Everything you need is in one download: a printable pattern, a laser-ready file and a step-by-step video.
What you'll make
A leather shoulder holster bag with two flap pockets, two zipper pockets and adjustable straps. It carries your everyday essentials close to your body and keeps your hands free.
This is an everyday-carry bag. It is not designed to carry firearms.
What fits: The zipper pockets hold any current phone, a passport or a slim wallet. The two flap pockets are slimmer: Pocket One fits a passport, a small notebook, cards and keys, or a smaller phone (up to about 5.8" tall) without a thick case. Pocket Two is best for cards, a pen and a few keys.
What's in your download
- PDF pattern in US Letter, A4 and A0 sizes. Print at home on regular paper, or take the A0 file to a print shop for a full-size copy. Includes a test square to check your print size.
- DXF file (optional). This is a file for laser cutters and other digital cutting machines. You do not need it to make the bag.
- Video tutorial that shows the whole build, start to finish. Watch it on your computer, tablet or phone, and pause or replay any step.
- Materials, hardware and tools list so you can order everything before you start.
You'll get your download link right after purchase.
Skill level: Intermediate
This is not a first project. You should be comfortable with hand stitching, installing zippers, finishing edges and setting hardware. If you are new to leatherwork, start with one of our beginner patterns first, then come back to this one.
Finished size
| Part | Tall | Wide | Deep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket One | 5.9" (15 cm) | 5.5" (14 cm) | 0.6" (1.5 cm) |
| Pocket Two | 5.9" (15 cm) | 3" (7.5 cm) | 0.6" (1.5 cm) |
| Zipper pockets | 7.5" (19 cm) on the short side, up to 11.8" (30 cm) at the tallest point | 6.9" (17.5 cm) |
Pocket sizes are inside measurements. The height of the zipper pockets follows the shape of the pocket.
Stitch hole spacing
The distance between holes is 5 mm (0.2"). Choose stitching tools with the same spacing so your stitches match the pattern.
What you'll need
Leather and supplies
- Body: 4 oz (1.6 mm) soft leather, about 7 sq ft (0.6 sq m)
- Thick leather insert: 6-8 oz (2.4-3.2 mm) stiff leather
- Straps: 7 oz (2.8 mm) leather
- 1 mm waxed thread
- Edge dye
- Glue
Hardware
- 2 zippers, 7.5" (19 cm), sewn along the short side of each pocket
- 2 buckles, 3/4" (20 mm)
- 4 Sam Browne studs
- 1 D ring, 3/4" (20 mm)
Tools
- Cutter
- Needles
- 1/16" (1.5 mm) hole punch
- Stitching tools with 5 mm (0.2") hole spacing
- Cutting mat
- Mallet
How it works
- Download your files right after purchase.
- Print the PDF at 100% (no scaling) and check the test square.
- Cut your pieces from the printed pattern, or from the DXF file if you have a cutting machine.
- Follow the video, step by step.
Why makers trust Vasile and Pavel
- Clear video instructions. This is what our customers praise most: easy to follow, even for tricky steps.
- Made by working leatherworkers. We build every pattern ourselves first, and test it in our own workshop.
- 34,000+ sales and a 4.9-star average across more than 4,500 reviews on Etsy.
- Real help. If you get stuck, contact us and we'll answer.
License
✔ You can make and sell physical items made with our patterns (handmade bags, shops, markets, online).
✘ You cannot sell, share, give away or redistribute the digital pattern, the PDF, the DXF file or the video, in whole or in part, including edited or re-drawn versions.
Show us your make
We'd love to see what you build! If you share your bag, we appreciate a tag: [@your_handle]. It is never required, but it makes our day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a laser cutter?
No. The printed PDF pattern is all you need. The DXF file is only for people with a cutting machine.
Is this good for beginners?
It is an intermediate project. We suggest starting with one of our beginner patterns first.
What stitch spacing does the pattern use?
The distance between holes is 5 mm (0.2").
Can it carry a firearm?
No. It is an everyday-carry bag and is not designed for firearms.
Will I receive a finished bag?
No. This is a digital download: the pattern and the video. You make the bag yourself.
Can I return it?
Digital downloads cannot be returned. If you have a question before buying, contact us and we'll be happy to help.
