Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to make a durable leather motorcycle tool pouch with this beginner-friendly leathercraft tutorial from Chuck Dorsett. Follow each step as you create a custom pouch using basic tools, simple construction techniques, machine stitching, and hand sewing.
Skill Level: Intermediate
This project covers pattern making, cutting leather, installing hardware, adding decorative overlays and spots, hand stitching gussets, and assembling a rugged pouch you can customize for your motorcycle. Ideal for intermediate leathercrafters looking to build practical leatherworking skills.
Downloadable Pattern and Materials: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/leather-motorcycle-tool-pouch
Shop leather, tools and supplies: weaverleathersupply.com
Motorcycle Tool Pouch Materials List:
• Exotic Embossed Leather, ¾ oz. weaverleathersupply.com/products/exotic-embossed-leather-3-4-oz
• Old West Pull-Up Leather, Grizzly weaverleathersupply.com/products/old-west-pull-up-leather-4-5-oz
• Pattern Sheeting weaverleathersupply.com/products/pattern-sheet-24-x-45
• #4 Heavy Duty Awl 3 ½” weaverleathersupply.com/products/4-heavy-duty-scratch-awl-3-1-2
• Steel Square w/Tape weaverleathersupply.com/products/12-x-8-steel-square-with-non-slip-tape
• Corner Knife, 40 mm weaverleathersupply.com/products/corner-knife?variant=40909216841868
• Wooden Strap Cutter weaverleathersupply.com/products/wooden-strap-cutter
• Replacement blades for Wooden Strap Cutter weaverleathersupply.com/products/replacement-blades-for-wooden-strap-cutter
• Leather Marking Pen weaverleathersupply.com/products/leather-marking-pen
• Master Tool Round Punch, 1/8” weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-round-hole-punch
• Rawhide Mallet 11 oz. weaverleathersupply.com/products/rawhide-mallet
• Master Tool Oblong Punch, ¾” weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-oblong-leather-punch?variant=40933362696332
• Heavy Duty Revolving Punch weaverleathersupply.com/products/imported-revolving-head-punch
• Master Tool English Punch weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-english-point-strap-end-punch
• Master Tool Round End Punch weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-round-strap-end-punch
• Poly Cutting Board weaverleathersupply.com/products/poly-cutting-board-12-x-16
• Stitch Groover weaverleathersupply.com/products/stitch-groover
• Double Sided Tape weaverleathersupply.com/products/double-sided-adhesive-tape
• Weaver 303 Sewing Machine weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-303-sewing-machine-complete-stand-servo-motor
• Master Tool Little Wonder weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-little-wonder
• Solid Brass spots ¼” weaverleathersupply.com/products/1102-spots-solid-brass-1-4
• Art Knife weaverleathersupply.com/products/olfa-art-knife-with-blades
• Olfa® Precision Knife Blade weaverleathersupply.com/products/olfa-precision-blade-5-pack
• Heel Bar Buckle weaverleathersupply.com/products/5-buckle
• Cart Buckle weaverleathersupply.com/products/132-cart-buckle
• Double Cap Rivets weaverleathersupply.com/products/2200-double-cap-rivets
• Deluxe 4 pc Setter Set weaverleathersupply.com/products/deluxe-4p-snap-rivet-setter
• Granite Slab weaverleathersupply.com/products/granite-tooling-slab-for-leather-tooling-and-carving
• 1/8” Flat Chisel weaverleathersupply.com/products/1-8-flat-chisel-set-4pc?_pos=1&_sid=16f22f7aa&_ss=r
• Stitching Pony weaverleathersupply.com/products/stitching-pony
• John James Saddlers Sewing Needles weaverleathersupply.com/products/john-james-saddlers-harness-needles
• Ritza Tiger Thread, 0.8 mm weaverleathersupply.com/products/ritza-25-tiger-thread-0-8-mm-50-meter-spool
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Pattern
2:08 Digital tool pouch pattern
2:46 Digital tool pouch gusset/straps pattern
3:18 Leather selection
4:36 Scribing the leather
6:20 Cutting the leather
8:35 Cutting the straps
9:31 Marking the straps
10:27 Marking and cutting overlay leather
12:03 Punching holes and shaping
14:56 Adding a groove line
16:33 Tape overlay
18:00 Machine sewing
19:43 Installing decorative spots
22:39 Assembling the keepers
24:08 Attaching the buckles and keepers to straps
25:00 Chiseling and stitch preparation
29:04 Running straps through
29:30 Chiseling the gusset
30:59 Hand sewing the gusset
36:42 Finishing the stitch
37:33 Finished project and customization ideas
Learn how to make a durable leather motorcycle tool pouch with this beginner-friendly leathercraft tutorial from Chuck Dorsett. Follow each step as you create a custom pouch using basic tools, simple construction techniques, machine stitching, and hand sewing.
Skill Level: Intermediate
This project covers pattern making, cutting leather, installing hardware, adding decorative overlays and spots, hand stitching gussets, and assembling a rugged pouch you can customize for your motorcycle. Ideal for intermediate leathercrafters looking to build practical leatherworking skills.
Downloadable Pattern and Materials: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/leather-motorcycle-tool-pouch
Shop leather, tools and supplies: weaverleathersupply.com
Motorcycle Tool Pouch Materials List:
• Exotic Embossed Leather, ¾ oz. weaverleathersupply.com/products/exotic-embossed-leather-3-4-oz
• Old West Pull-Up Leather, Grizzly weaverleathersupply.com/products/old-west-pull-up-leather-4-5-oz
• Pattern Sheeting weaverleathersupply.com/products/pattern-sheet-24-x-45
• #4 Heavy Duty Awl 3 ½” weaverleathersupply.com/products/4-heavy-duty-scratch-awl-3-1-2
• Steel Square w/Tape weaverleathersupply.com/products/12-x-8-steel-square-with-non-slip-tape
• Corner Knife, 40 mm weaverleathersupply.com/products/corner-knife?variant=40909216841868
• Wooden Strap Cutter weaverleathersupply.com/products/wooden-strap-cutter
• Replacement blades for Wooden Strap Cutter weaverleathersupply.com/products/replacement-blades-for-wooden-strap-cutter
• Leather Marking Pen weaverleathersupply.com/products/leather-marking-pen
• Master Tool Round Punch, 1/8” weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-round-hole-punch
• Rawhide Mallet 11 oz. weaverleathersupply.com/products/rawhide-mallet
• Master Tool Oblong Punch, ¾” weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-oblong-leather-punch?variant=40933362696332
• Heavy Duty Revolving Punch weaverleathersupply.com/products/imported-revolving-head-punch
• Master Tool English Punch weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-english-point-strap-end-punch
• Master Tool Round End Punch weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-round-strap-end-punch
• Poly Cutting Board weaverleathersupply.com/products/poly-cutting-board-12-x-16
• Stitch Groover weaverleathersupply.com/products/stitch-groover
• Double Sided Tape weaverleathersupply.com/products/double-sided-adhesive-tape
• Weaver 303 Sewing Machine weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-303-sewing-machine-complete-stand-servo-motor
• Master Tool Little Wonder weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-little-wonder
• Solid Brass spots ¼” weaverleathersupply.com/products/1102-spots-solid-brass-1-4
• Art Knife weaverleathersupply.com/products/olfa-art-knife-with-blades
• Olfa® Precision Knife Blade weaverleathersupply.com/products/olfa-precision-blade-5-pack
• Heel Bar Buckle weaverleathersupply.com/products/5-buckle
• Cart Buckle weaverleathersupply.com/products/132-cart-buckle
• Double Cap Rivets weaverleathersupply.com/products/2200-double-cap-rivets
• Deluxe 4 pc Setter Set weaverleathersupply.com/products/deluxe-4p-snap-rivet-setter
• Granite Slab weaverleathersupply.com/products/granite-tooling-slab-for-leather-tooling-and-carving
• 1/8” Flat Chisel weaverleathersupply.com/products/1-8-flat-chisel-set-4pc?_pos=1&_sid=16f22f7aa&_ss=r
• Stitching Pony weaverleathersupply.com/products/stitching-pony
• John James Saddlers Sewing Needles weaverleathersupply.com/products/john-james-saddlers-harness-needles
• Ritza Tiger Thread, 0.8 mm weaverleathersupply.com/products/ritza-25-tiger-thread-0-8-mm-50-meter-spool
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Pattern
2:08 Digital tool pouch pattern
2:46 Digital tool pouch gusset/straps pattern
3:18 Leather selection
4:36 Scribing the leather
6:20 Cutting the leather
8:35 Cutting the straps
9:31 Marking the straps
10:27 Marking and cutting overlay leather
12:03 Punching holes and shaping
14:56 Adding a groove line
16:33 Tape overlay
18:00 Machine sewing
19:43 Installing decorative spots
22:39 Assembling the keepers
24:08 Attaching the buckles and keepers to straps
25:00 Chiseling and stitch preparation
29:04 Running straps through
29:30 Chiseling the gusset
30:59 Hand sewing the gusset
36:42 Finishing the stitch
37:33 Finished project and customization ideas
