Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Make your own mini briefcase.
Pattern: leather-patterns.com/product-page/mini-briefcase-purse-pattern-leather-diy-pdf-download-video-tutorial
Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/1887587361
Make your own mini briefcase with our easy to follow PDF pattern. In this step by step tutorial I take you from printing the pattern all the way through cutting, stitching, and adding the strap, so you can build this cute, functional mini briefcase yourself. Great beginner friendly project.
If you like the final result and want the finished piece, you can order it here: leather-patterns.com/product-page/small-leather-messenger-bag
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:16 Printing and combining the pattern
0:50 Cutting out the paper pieces
1:24 Become a channel member
2:04 Cutting the leather pieces
2:38 Punching the stitching holes
3:39 Cutting the leather with a sharp blade
4:50 Edge paint and prep
5:02 Attaching the buckles
5:26 Assembling the buckle strap
6:12 Attaching the strap to the body
7:25 Adding the D-rings
8:07 Stitching the main body together
8:44 Using stitch holders
9:31 Closing the gussets
10:05 Finishing the stitching
10:29 Adding the shoulder strap
10:41 What fits inside
11:12 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 #minibriefcase #leatherwork #leatherbag #patternmaking #handstitched
Make your own mini briefcase.
Pattern: leather-patterns.com/product-page/mini-briefcase-purse-pattern-leather-diy-pdf-download-video-tutorial
Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/1887587361
Make your own mini briefcase with our easy to follow PDF pattern. In this step by step tutorial I take you from printing the pattern all the way through cutting, stitching, and adding the strap, so you can build this cute, functional mini briefcase yourself. Great beginner friendly project.
If you like the final result and want the finished piece, you can order it here: leather-patterns.com/product-page/small-leather-messenger-bag
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:16 Printing and combining the pattern
0:50 Cutting out the paper pieces
1:24 Become a channel member
2:04 Cutting the leather pieces
2:38 Punching the stitching holes
3:39 Cutting the leather with a sharp blade
4:50 Edge paint and prep
5:02 Attaching the buckles
5:26 Assembling the buckle strap
6:12 Attaching the strap to the body
7:25 Adding the D-rings
8:07 Stitching the main body together
8:44 Using stitch holders
9:31 Closing the gussets
10:05 Finishing the stitching
10:29 Adding the shoulder strap
10:41 What fits inside
11:12 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 #minibriefcase #leatherwork #leatherbag #patternmaking #handstitched
