A distinctive leather backpack designed for practical everyday carry with a clean, handcrafted look. The Button Backpack Pattern features a spacious structured body, contrasting leather details, adjustable shoulder straps, a reinforced bottom, and a simple leather button closure.
What's in the pattern
PDF Template: Full-size printable pattern templates formatted for A0, A4, US Letter, and Legal paper. Print at 100% scale for accurate sizing.
DXF vector files for laser cutting
Video Tutorial: A detailed step-by-step instructional video guiding you through the complete backpack-making process, including leather preparation, lining, assembly, strap construction, hardware installation, stitching, and edge finishing.
Video tutorial
Instant digital download available immediately after checkout.
The finished backpack
| Dimension | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 15 3/4" | 40 cm |
| Width | 11" | 28 cm |
| Depth | 4 2/3" | 11 cm |
- Spacious structured body for practical everyday carry
- Distinctive leather button closure
- Contrasting leather panels for added structure and visual detail
- Reinforced and lined leather bottom
- Adjustable shoulder straps with buckle hardware
- D-ring attachment points for secure strap installation
Materials & Specifications
| Part | Weight / Thickness | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Main body | 4 oz / 1.6 mm leather, lined with 2 oz / 0.6 mm pigskin | Approximately 7.5 sq ft / 0.7 m² |
| Contrast leather | 7.5 oz / 3 mm leather | As required by the pattern |
| Bottom lining | 2.5 oz / 1 mm leather | As required by the pattern |
| Stitching thread | 1 mm waxed thread | As required |
Hardware & Consumables:
- 2 × 1" (25 mm) buckles
- 4 × 3/4" (20 mm) D-rings
- 1 mm waxed stitching thread
- Leather contact cement or glue
- Edge dye or edge-finishing compound
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 product?
Yes. You can sell the physical backpacks you make using this pattern. You cannot resell, share, copy, or redistribute the digital pattern files.
What is the recommended skill level?
This pattern is best suited to leatherworkers who are comfortable with saddle stitching, lining leather, layered construction, strap assembly, and hardware installation. The detailed instructional video guides you through the complete building process.
Which paper sizes are supported?
The PDF pattern can be printed on A0, A4, US Letter, and Legal paper. Print the files at 100% or actual size unless otherwise specified in the pattern instructions.
Is this a physical product?
No. This is a digital leather pattern and instructional tutorial. No finished backpack, leather, tools, or hardware will be shipped.
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