Leather Handbag Pattern – Structured Bag PDF Template
Leather Handbag Pattern – Structured Bag PDF Template
Make your own structured leather handbag with this full-size printable PDF pattern. The design has a clean, classic shape inspired by 1980s–1990s handbags, with a zip closure, defined structure and practical everyday proportions.
This pattern is intended for leatherworkers with some previous experience and is designed specifically for traditional hand cutting and hand stitching.
This is a DIGITAL PDF PATTERN ONLY. No finished handbag, leather, hardware or tools are included.
What You Get
• Printable PDF pattern – A4
• Printable PDF pattern – A1
• Printable PDF pattern – US Letter
• Full-size pattern pieces
• Pre-marked stitching holes
• Pattern designed for hand stitching
• Step-by-step video tutorial
Video tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhzUiujUkAY
Print the PDF at 100% / Actual Size.
About the Design
The finished project is a structured leather handbag with a classic vintage-inspired shape.
Features include:
• Structured handbag construction
• Zip closure
• Defined base and tapered upper shape
• Decorative rope detail
• Bag feet
• Hand-stitched construction
• Practical everyday size
Finished Size
Approximate dimensions:
• Width at bottom: 35 cm / 13.77 in
• Width at top: 28 cm / 11.02 in
• Height: 21 cm / 8.26 in
• Depth: 10.5 cm / 4.13 in
Recommended Leather
Approximate leather required:
• 80 × 90 cm
• 31.49 × 35.43 in
Recommended leather:
• 2.4 mm / approximately 6 oz vegetable-tanned leather for the main structure
• 1 mm / approximately 3 oz softer vegetable-tanned leather for smaller details
Using different leather weights helps maintain the structure of the bag while keeping detailed sections easier to work with.
Hardware Required
• 1 × zip, approximately 33–35 cm / 13–13.77 in
• 5 × handbag feet
• 4 × 25 mm rectangular rings
• 1 × 25 mm D-ring
• 1 × 25 mm bag lobster clasp
• 12 mm diameter rope
Hardware is not included.
Tools
Basic leatherworking tools are required:
• Craft knife or cutter
• Single-hole punch
• Edge beveller
• Two stitching needles
• Hammer or mallet
A single-hole punch is recommended for accurate preparation of the pre-marked stitching holes.
Important – Not for Laser Cutting
This pattern is designed for manual leatherworking and hand stitching.
No DXF or SVG files are included and the pattern is not intended for laser cutting.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Some previous leatherworking experience is recommended.
Choose this pattern if you want a structured handbag project with a more refined finished shape than a simple beginner tote, while still using traditional hand tools and stitching techniques.
Digital Product Only
This product is supplied as downloadable PDF files only.
No physical item will be shipped.
The finished leather handbag shown in the product photographs is an example of what can be made using the pattern.
The digital pattern files may not be resold, shared, redistributed or offered for free.