PDF Pattern, DXF and Instructional Video for Cat Bag by Vasile and Pavel
🧵 Make Your Own Cat Bag – Digital Leathercraft Pattern (PDF)
Looking for your next eye-catching leather project? Our Cat Bag PDF Pattern lets you craft a playful yet elegant crossbody purse shaped like a curled bag – perfect for leathercrafters who love bold, sculptural designs.
This is a digital download, not a physical item.
📁 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 access, no waiting
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
📐 Finished Bag Dimensions:
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TALL/WIDE: 9.8" (25 cm)
DEEP: 3.1" (8 cm)
📦 Materials Required:
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- BODY: 5-5.5 oz (2-2.2 mm) stiff vegetable tanned leather or thinner vegtan lined leather to achieve this thickness & consistency (around 6 sqft (0.5 sqm).
- DECORATIVE CAT ELEMENTS: 2.5-3 oz (1-1.2) stiff vegetable tanned leather.
- SHOULDERS STRAPS: 7-8 oz (2.8-3.2 mm) leather
- 1 mm waxed thread
- edge dye
- glue
🔩 Hardware:
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- 1 x 12.8" (32.5 cm) zipper
- 2 x 3/4" (20 mm) D rings
- 2 x 1" (25 mm) swivel hooks
- 1 x 1" (25 mm) buckle
🧰 Tools You'll Need:
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- cutter
- needles
- 1/16" (1.5 mm) hole punch
- cutting mat
- mallet
💡 Skill Level:
Beginners to intermediate – requires basic leathercraft experience, such as hand stitching and zipper setting.
🎨 Personalization Ideas:
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Add tooling or carving on the leather plates
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Antique finish for a crustacean-like texture
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Fun dyes: shrimp red, coral, salmon pink, even surreal blues!
🛑 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!
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FAQ
Immediately after payment you'll receive an email with your download link. Files include a PDF pattern in A0, A4 and Letter size, a DXF vector file for laser cutting, and a QR code linking directly to the full video tutorial on YouTube. Access is instant — no waiting time.
Yes. Patterns come in A4 and Letter size for home printing, and A0 for a print shop or plotter. Files include printing instructions and a separate video tutorial showing exactly how to assemble the sheets after printing.
Yes, you are free to sell finished products made with Vasile and Pavel patterns. Credit for the design is appreciated but not required.
A cutter, round hole punch, hand stitching needles, rubber mallet and cutting pad. No sewing machine required — all our bags are hand stitched.
Each pattern page clearly states the difficulty level — Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. We recommend starting with a Beginner pattern if you are new to leatherwork. For Advanced patterns, prior experience with at least 2-3 bag projects is recommended.
Each pattern includes a full materials list with leather thickness, weight in ounces, and quantity needed. We recommend vegetable tanned leather for best results. Specific recommendations are included in every pattern.
As these are digital downloadable products, we do not accept returns after download. If you experience any technical issues with your files, contact us and we will resolve it immediately.
Yes. After purchase you can join our Facebook group with 14,000+ leatherworkers from around the world — sharing projects, tips and help. Click on this LINK. The link is also included in your confirmation email.
Yes. We have patterns for all skill levels — from simple wallets and pouches to advanced travel bags and backpacks. Browse our full collection at vasileandpavel.com.
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