👜 Make Your Own Duffel Bag – Digital Leathercraft Pattern (PDF), PDF + DXF + Video
The Reed Duffel 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.
👉 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)
✔️ QR code to instructional video
⚡ Instant download after purchase
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
📐 Finished Bag Dimensions
TALL: 8.3" (21 cm)
WIDE: 18.9" (48 cm)
DEEP: 8.3" (21 cm)
HANDLE DROP: 9.8" (25 cm)
📦 Materials Required
- BODY: 4.5 oz (1.8 mm) vegetable tanned leather (around 10 sqft (0.9 sqm).
- SHOULDERS STRAPS: 7.5 oz (3 mm) leather
- 1 mm waxed thread
- edge dye
- dye (optional)
- glue
🔩 Hardware
- 18.1" (46 cm) zipper
- 4 x 1" (25 mm) D rings
🧰 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:
Beginners to intermediate – requires basic leathercraft experience, such as hand stitching, buckle setting experience or machine sewing.
🛑 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!
PRINTING
Print at home on A4, Legal or Letter paper — see our Download & Print guide.
LICENSE
Personal & small-business use: feel free to make and sell items made with this pattern. Credit to Vasile and Pavel is appreciated.
© Vasile and Pavel. All rights reserved.
