Make a steampunk leather bandolier chest belt with three detachable pockets and one large pouch — all removable and usable separately on a belt or backpack strap.
Lightweight and roomy, this chest belt works great as a festival belt or cosplay accessory. Works with Latigo or vegetable-tanned leather.
Video tutorial: Watch on YouTube
What's included:
- Full-size PDF pattern
- Step-by-step video tutorial
- Full materials, hardware and tools list
- Instant download — no email required
Difficulty: Advanced
Dimensions:
- Pouch: 7.9" H x 5.9" L x 2" W (20 x 15 x 5 cm)
- Pockets (x3): 5.1" H x 4" L x 1" W (13 x 10 x 2.5 cm)
- Chest belt: 2 pieces up to 30" (75 cm) + 1 piece up to 22" (55 cm)
Materials:
- Body: approx. 10.8 sq ft (1 sqm) of 5-6 oz / 2-2.4 mm leather, lined with 2.5 oz / 1 mm rigid leather
- Contrast leather: approx. 3.3 sq ft (0.3 sqm) of 7 oz / 2.8 mm leather
- Lining: approx. 10.8 sq ft (1 sqm) of 2.5 oz / 1 mm rigid leather
- 1 mm waxed polyester thread + leather glue + edge dye
- Paper masking tape (for assembling the pattern)
Hardware:
- 6 snap fasteners
- 4 x 20 mm D-rings
- 1 x 25 mm buckle
- 55 rivets
- 3 Sam Browne studs
Tools:
- Cutter + cutting mat
- 1.5 mm hole punch
- Hand-stitching needles + mallet
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.
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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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