Name: How to Make a Casual Leather Backpack (link to PDF pattern in description)
Uploaded: 2021-08-14T14:24:20+00:00
Duration: 8 min 55 s
Description: In this video we will make a casual leather backpack lined with leather. The backpack pattern is linked below. This leather backpack features an inside sleeve, adjustable straps and a front pocket. Th

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In this video we will make a casual leather backpack lined with leather. The backpack pattern is linked below.

This leather backpack features an inside sleeve, adjustable straps and a front pocket.

The advantage of lining is that you obtain a sturdy bag that will keep its shape over the years.

Link to PDF pattern:
✅ https://www.etsy.com/listing/1053352462
✅ https://bit.ly/2VMQvLL

SPECIFICATIONS
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Front pocket
- Inside sleeve
- Wings for protecting the content of the backpack

DIMENSIONS (inside)
- Height: 12.2” ( 31 cm)
- Length: 11” (28 cm)
- Width: 3.5” (9 cm)

MATERIALS
- BODY: around 6.5 sq ft (0.6 sqm) of 3-3.5 oz (1.2-1.4 mm) vegetable tanned leather. The largest piece is 38/11”(95/28 cm)
- LINING: around 6.5 sq ft (0.6 sqm) of 2.5 oz (1 mm) leather
- SHOULDER STRAP: the longest piece is around 22" (55 cm).
- CONTRAST LEATHER: around 1.61 sq ft (0.15 sqm) 5 oz ( 2 mm) leather
- leather glue
- 1 mm waxed polyester thread
- edge dye
- cardboard and paper masking tape (for assembling the pattern)

HARDWARE
- 4 x 0.98” (25 mm) buckles
- 2 x 0.79” (20 mm) D rings
- 3 x Sam Browne stud

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
- cutter
- needles
- 1.5 mm hole punch
- cutting mat
- mallet

Enjoy!

⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Presentation
0:15 Cutting the leather
0:34 Lining the leather
1:00 Cutting the contrast leather pieces
1:19 Finishing the edges
1:23 Punching the holes
1:30 Making the front pocket
3:06 Mounting the hardware on the contrast leather
3:31 Making the inside sleeve
4:53 Stitching the front pocket on the bag
5:57 Mounting the Sam Browne stud
6:13 Stitching the closing systems on the backpack
8:11 The finished leather backpack!