Leather Crossbody Bag Pattern – Raven PDF, DXF & SVG
Leather Crossbody Bag Pattern – Raven PDF, DXF & SVG
Make your own Raven leather crossbody bag with this downloadable leathercraft pattern designed for hand cutting, hand stitching or laser cutting.
The finished bag combines a compact messenger-style shape with a large flap and distinctive layered raven design. The main construction is relatively straightforward, while the smaller raven components add a more detailed leatherworking challenge.
Choose this pattern if you already have some leathercraft experience and want a project with more character than a standard crossbody bag.
Digital Pattern Files Included
Your download includes:
• Printable PDF pattern – A4
• Printable PDF pattern – US Letter
• DXF file for laser cutting
• SVG file for laser cutting
• Full-size pattern pieces
• Pre-marked stitching holes
• Pre-marked hardware placement holes
• Video tutorial
Video tutorial:
Print the PDF at 100% / Actual Size unless you intentionally want to resize the pattern.
Finished Bag Size
Approximate finished dimensions:
• Height: 22 cm / 8.66 in
• Width: 24 cm / 9.45 in
• Depth at widest point: 8 cm / 3.15 in
• Depth at top: 4 cm / 1.57 in
The finished project is a compact leather crossbody or messenger bag with a layered raven detail across the flap.
Recommended Leather
Two leather thicknesses are recommended.
2.0–2.2 mm / approximately 5 oz:
Approx. 67 × 65 cm / 26.37 × 25.59 in
1.2–1.4 mm / approximately 3 oz:
Approx. 33 × 26 cm / 12.99 × 10.23 in
These quantities are approximate and intended for one complete bag.
The final stiffness and structure of the bag will depend on the leather type and temper you choose.
Hardware Required
You will need:
• 1 × 20 mm buckle
• 1 × 20 mm strap holder
• 3 × rivets
• 1 × heavy-duty rivet for the buckle strap attachment
• 2 × 20 mm D-rings
• Belt strap
• 1 × 10 mm glass eye
Hardware shown in the photographs is for reference only and is not included.
The pattern contains the relevant holes and placement points for installing the hardware.
Tools
Basic leatherworking tools are required, including:
• Cutting knife
• Cutting mat
• Leather punches
• Stitching needles
• Thread
• Mallet or hammer
• Hardware setting tools
• Edge finishing tools if required
A laser cutter is optional.
The complete pattern can be cut by hand, although using the supplied DXF or SVG files with a laser cutter makes the smaller raven pieces faster and easier to produce accurately.
Skill Level
Intermediate.
This is not the pattern I would recommend as a first leathercraft project.
Previous leatherworking experience will help, particularly when cutting, positioning and assembling the smaller components of the raven design.
Digital Product Only
This product is a digital leather bag pattern.
No physical product will be shipped.
Your purchase does not include:
• Finished leather bag
• Leather
• Hardware
• Tools
• Printed paper pattern
The finished bag shown in the product photographs is an example of what can be made using the supplied pattern files.