Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Leather and canvas backpack build, part 1.
🔖 Get the Pattern (PDF Download): leather-patterns.com/product-page/canvas-and-leather-backpack-pattern-leather-bag-diy-pdf-video-tutorial?currency=USD
🛒 Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/4438368377
Learn how to make a leather and canvas backpack from start to finish in this step-by-step leatherworking tutorial. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists, follow along with the full PDF pattern and build your own canvas and leather backpack. This is Part 1 of the full build.
🧵 Get the same canvas I used: amzn.to/45D3Q9O
🎒 More Leather Bag Tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_9fZFoWyxeMxk_5pI4zo7QtDUvkjzq4I
📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES
Part 2: youtu.be/TJyrnQql764
Part 3: youtu.be/oF6aWGUzpzQ
Part 4: youtu.be/8mhlykO0wuI
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & materials
0:27 Printing & assembling the pattern
3:53 Making a reusable cardboard pattern
6:27 Cutting the main canvas body
9:30 Folding & hiding the canvas edges
11:01 Rolling & pressing the folds
17:42 Closing the main canvas piece
19:03 Joining the canvas panels
21:19 Stitching the canvas seam
24:42 Cutting the leather corners
27:22 Attaching the leather corners
29:29 Making the leather loop
31:39 Machine-stitching the corners
✂️🪡🔨 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.
#leathercraft #leatherworking #DIY #backpack #canvasbag #leatherbag #leatherpattern #tonyseepatterns
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Leather and canvas backpack build, part 1.
🔖 Get the Pattern (PDF Download): leather-patterns.com/product-page/canvas-and-leather-backpack-pattern-leather-bag-diy-pdf-video-tutorial?currency=USD
🛒 Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/4438368377
Learn how to make a leather and canvas backpack from start to finish in this step-by-step leatherworking tutorial. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists, follow along with the full PDF pattern and build your own canvas and leather backpack. This is Part 1 of the full build.
🧵 Get the same canvas I used: amzn.to/45D3Q9O
🎒 More Leather Bag Tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_9fZFoWyxeMxk_5pI4zo7QtDUvkjzq4I
📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES
Part 2: youtu.be/TJyrnQql764
Part 3: youtu.be/oF6aWGUzpzQ
Part 4: youtu.be/8mhlykO0wuI
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & materials
0:27 Printing & assembling the pattern
3:53 Making a reusable cardboard pattern
6:27 Cutting the main canvas body
9:30 Folding & hiding the canvas edges
11:01 Rolling & pressing the folds
17:42 Closing the main canvas piece
19:03 Joining the canvas panels
21:19 Stitching the canvas seam
24:42 Cutting the leather corners
27:22 Attaching the leather corners
29:29 Making the leather loop
31:39 Machine-stitching the corners
✂️🪡🔨 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.
#leathercraft #leatherworking #DIY #backpack #canvasbag #leatherbag #leatherpattern #tonyseepatterns
⚠️ 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!
