PDF Pattern and Instructional Video for Forrest Messenger Bag by Vasile and Pavel
This package contains:
- PDF pattern (printable) for A4, legal and letter size paper.
- video instructions + list of materials and tools
A messenger bag lined differentiated resulting in a sturdy bag that holds its shape for many years.
You will find a list of materials, hardware and tools in the PDF pattern file. There is also a link to the video instructions.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED
SIZE
TALL: 9" (23 cm)
WIDE: 11.6" (29.5 cm)
DEEP: 3.5" (9 cm)
FEATURES
- front pocket
- gusset flaps
- handle
MATERIALS
- BODY: around 7 sqft (0.7 sqm) 4-4.5 oz (1.6-1.8 mm) crazy horse leather lined to achive 5.5-6 oz (2.2-2.4 mm). I used 1.5 z (0.6 mm) pigskin for lining.
- CONTRAST LEATHER: around 3 sqft (0.3 sqm) 6 oz (2.4 mm) vegetable tanned leather
- STRAPS: 7.5-8 oz (3.2 mm) leather. I lined 5.5-6 oz (2.2-2.4 mm) vegetable tanned leather with 1.5 z (0.6 mm) pigskin.
- LINING: less than 10 sqft (1 sqm) 1.5 z (0.6 mm) pigskin or other thin rigid leather
- 1 mm waxed thread
- edge paint
- glue
HARDWARE
-2 Sam Browne studs
- 4 x 1.18" (30 mm) buckles
TOOLS
- cutter
- needles
- 1/16" (1.5 mm) hole punch
- cutting mat
- mallet
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.

