Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Make your own DIY school backpack.
Pattern: leather-patterns.com/product-page/school-backpack-pattern-leather-diy-pdf-download-video-tutorial
Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/1869418602
More leather bag tutorials: youtube.com/watch?v=wx6_RhwlDwA&list=PL_9fZFoWyxeMxk_5pI4zo7QtDUvkjzq4I
Make your own DIY school backpack with this easy to follow PDF pattern and full step by step tutorial. I take you through every stage, from printing the pattern to cutting, punching, stitching, adding the padded back, handle, locks, and straps, so you can build a rugged, functional leather backpack for your kids or yourself.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro and materials
0:12 Printing and combining the pattern
2:00 Choosing and cutting the leather
3:11 Punching the stitching holes
4:41 Cutting out the pieces
5:06 Dressing the edges with edge paint
6:42 Skiving the pieces
7:09 First stitch and stitch holders
8:39 Stitching the pocket
10:08 The hidden stitch
10:49 Attaching the buckles
12:29 Adding the magnet closure
14:51 Stitching the pocket to the body
15:20 How much thread to cut
18:33 Building the back panel
19:06 Adding the padding
22:51 Stitching the back together
24:12 Stitching the D-ring straps
25:05 Joining the back to the front
26:35 Adding the brass locks
28:20 Building the handle
29:41 Stitching the handle cover
31:36 Attaching the flap
32:38 Adding the closing straps
33:24 Attaching the shoulder straps
34:10 Fabric vs leather padding
35:03 Making the second strap
36:26 Attaching the swivel hooks
38:37 Outro
✂️🪡🔨 RECOMMENDED TOOLS 🔨🪡✂️
Sinabroks Puncher - sinabroks.com/products/stitchingpunch?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Sinabroks Edge Beveler - sinabroks.com/collections/all/products/edge-beveler?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Self-Healing Cutting Mat - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2K7R7JX?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Professional Leather Craft Cutting Knife - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-professional-leather-craft-cutting-knife-diy-craft-knife-sharping-skiving-tool-high-speed-steel-blade-right-left-handed-1?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/2 - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-5-11-pcs-leather-punch-tools-half-round-cutter-semicircular-corner-punches-diy-craft-tool-for-belts-strap-wallet-bag-end?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/4 - wutaleather.com/products/leather-corner-punch-cutter-knife-1-4-round-punches-arc-shaped-cutting-die-diy-strap-belt-wallet-leather-craft-tools-wuta?ref=TONYSEE
Scissors - wutaleather.com/products/u-shape-scissors?ref=TONYSEE
Hole Puncher - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQ221SPP?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Positioning Needles for stitching - amazon.com/dp/B0CMLB5BKD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Stitching Needles - amazon.com/dp/B00114RBSI?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Waxed Thread - amazon.co.uk/dp/B07436P6CD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Leather Mallet - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRMYVD9T?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Rivet & Snap Setter Set - amazon.com/dp/B003A5Z4N0?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Edge Paint - amazon.com/dp/B008ROPWPY?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Mini USB welding Iron - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GZVNYF46?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Laser Cutters: xtool.com/?ref=2KRK0oKcWDTJbQ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306
💰 Join our Affiliate Program and make 10% on every pattern sold through your shared links: 42801e90-05c3-4910-b773-666d7c76c149.goaffpro.com
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💬 Questions? Drop them in the comments, I read every one.
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#leathercraft #diyleather #backpack #leatherbackpack #leatherwork #patternmaking #handstitched
Make your own DIY school backpack.
Pattern: leather-patterns.com/product-page/school-backpack-pattern-leather-diy-pdf-download-video-tutorial
Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/1869418602
More leather bag tutorials: youtube.com/watch?v=wx6_RhwlDwA&list=PL_9fZFoWyxeMxk_5pI4zo7QtDUvkjzq4I
Make your own DIY school backpack with this easy to follow PDF pattern and full step by step tutorial. I take you through every stage, from printing the pattern to cutting, punching, stitching, adding the padded back, handle, locks, and straps, so you can build a rugged, functional leather backpack for your kids or yourself.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro and materials
0:12 Printing and combining the pattern
2:00 Choosing and cutting the leather
3:11 Punching the stitching holes
4:41 Cutting out the pieces
5:06 Dressing the edges with edge paint
6:42 Skiving the pieces
7:09 First stitch and stitch holders
8:39 Stitching the pocket
10:08 The hidden stitch
10:49 Attaching the buckles
12:29 Adding the magnet closure
14:51 Stitching the pocket to the body
15:20 How much thread to cut
18:33 Building the back panel
19:06 Adding the padding
22:51 Stitching the back together
24:12 Stitching the D-ring straps
25:05 Joining the back to the front
26:35 Adding the brass locks
28:20 Building the handle
29:41 Stitching the handle cover
31:36 Attaching the flap
32:38 Adding the closing straps
33:24 Attaching the shoulder straps
34:10 Fabric vs leather padding
35:03 Making the second strap
36:26 Attaching the swivel hooks
38:37 Outro
✂️🪡🔨 RECOMMENDED TOOLS 🔨🪡✂️
Sinabroks Puncher - sinabroks.com/products/stitchingpunch?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Sinabroks Edge Beveler - sinabroks.com/collections/all/products/edge-beveler?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Self-Healing Cutting Mat - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2K7R7JX?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Professional Leather Craft Cutting Knife - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-professional-leather-craft-cutting-knife-diy-craft-knife-sharping-skiving-tool-high-speed-steel-blade-right-left-handed-1?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/2 - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-5-11-pcs-leather-punch-tools-half-round-cutter-semicircular-corner-punches-diy-craft-tool-for-belts-strap-wallet-bag-end?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/4 - wutaleather.com/products/leather-corner-punch-cutter-knife-1-4-round-punches-arc-shaped-cutting-die-diy-strap-belt-wallet-leather-craft-tools-wuta?ref=TONYSEE
Scissors - wutaleather.com/products/u-shape-scissors?ref=TONYSEE
Hole Puncher - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQ221SPP?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Positioning Needles for stitching - amazon.com/dp/B0CMLB5BKD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Stitching Needles - amazon.com/dp/B00114RBSI?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Waxed Thread - amazon.co.uk/dp/B07436P6CD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Leather Mallet - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRMYVD9T?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Rivet & Snap Setter Set - amazon.com/dp/B003A5Z4N0?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Edge Paint - amazon.com/dp/B008ROPWPY?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Mini USB welding Iron - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GZVNYF46?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Laser Cutters: xtool.com/?ref=2KRK0oKcWDTJbQ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306
💰 Join our Affiliate Program and make 10% on every pattern sold through your shared links: 42801e90-05c3-4910-b773-666d7c76c149.goaffpro.com
👍 If this tutorial helped, like & subscribe for weekly leathercraft builds.
💬 Questions? Drop them in the comments, I read every one.
⚠️ Some of the links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!
#leathercraft #diyleather #backpack #leatherbackpack #leatherwork #patternmaking #handstitched
