Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Make your own messenger bag with our tutorial and PDF patterns.
Pattern: leather-patterns.com/product-page/leather-bag-pattern-leather-diy-pdf-download-messenger-bag-template
Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/1804621218
More leather bag tutorials: youtube.com/watch?v=wx6_RhwlDwA&list=PL_9fZFoWyxeMxk_5pI4zo7QtDUvkjzq4I
Get the exact hardware I used here: etsy.com/listing/1804219082
Make your own messenger bag with our tutorial and PDF patterns.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro, meet the messenger bag
0:26 Download the pattern and get started
1:34 Channel perks and choosing your leather
3:34 Skiving the edges
3:54 Skiving knife vs skiving machine
5:00 Cutting and assembling the pieces
6:45 Attaching bits and pieces to the main body
8:38 Stitching the edge strip
9:29 Continuing the build
12:46 Attaching the handle and front cover
13:04 Centering and stitching the cover
14:57 Hardware and finishing details
16:32 More assembly and detail work
18:17 Making the shoulder strap
19:53 Outro and where to get more patterns
✂️🧵🔨 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.
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#leathercraft #diyleather #messengerbag #handmade #leatherwork #diycrafts #leathergoods
Make your own messenger bag with our tutorial and PDF patterns.
Pattern: leather-patterns.com/product-page/leather-bag-pattern-leather-diy-pdf-download-messenger-bag-template
Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/1804621218
More leather bag tutorials: youtube.com/watch?v=wx6_RhwlDwA&list=PL_9fZFoWyxeMxk_5pI4zo7QtDUvkjzq4I
Get the exact hardware I used here: etsy.com/listing/1804219082
Make your own messenger bag with our tutorial and PDF patterns.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro, meet the messenger bag
0:26 Download the pattern and get started
1:34 Channel perks and choosing your leather
3:34 Skiving the edges
3:54 Skiving knife vs skiving machine
5:00 Cutting and assembling the pieces
6:45 Attaching bits and pieces to the main body
8:38 Stitching the edge strip
9:29 Continuing the build
12:46 Attaching the handle and front cover
13:04 Centering and stitching the cover
14:57 Hardware and finishing details
16:32 More assembly and detail work
18:17 Making the shoulder strap
19:53 Outro and where to get more patterns
✂️🧵🔨 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 #messengerbag #handmade #leatherwork #diycrafts #leathergoods
