Leather Paper Bag Handbag Pattern – PDF & DXF Template
Make your own structured leather handbag with this downloadable PDF and DXF pattern. The design is inspired by the simple folded shape of a classic paper bag, giving the finished handbag a clean, modern silhouette with a distinctive tapered profile.
The bag includes one interior pocket with a snap closure and two magnetic fasteners for the main opening.
This is a DIGITAL PATTERN ONLY. No finished handbag, leather, hardware or tools are included.
What You Get
• Printable PDF pattern – A4
• Printable PDF pattern – US Letter
• DXF file for laser cutting
• Full-size pattern pieces
• Pattern designed for hand stitching
• Step-by-step video tutorial
Video tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i66BQmmN8zo
Print the PDF at 100% / Actual Size.
About the Design
The finished handbag features:
• Paper-bag-inspired shape
• Structured leather construction
• Tapered side profile
• One interior pocket
• Snap closure on the interior pocket
• Two magnetic main closures
• Suitable for hand cutting or laser cutting
• Hand-stitched construction
Finished Size
Approximate dimensions:
• Width: 23 cm / 9.05 in
• Height: 26 cm / 10.23 in
• Depth at bottom: 13 cm / 5.11 in
• Depth at top: 7 cm / 2.75 in
Recommended Leather
Recommended leather:
• Approximately 2.0 mm / 5 oz pull-up leather
Approximate leather required:
• 70 × 70 cm
• 27.55 × 27.55 in
Hardware Required
• 2 × 18 mm magnetic bag clasps
• 1 × 13 mm snap fastener
Hardware is not included.
Tools
Basic leatherworking tools are required:
• Craft knife
• Hole punch
• Edge beveller
• Two stitching needles
• Hammer or mallet
For the printable PDF version, we recommend using a single-hole punch because very small differences in hole spacing can occur depending on printer settings.
Digital Product Only
This product is supplied as downloadable PDF and DXF files only.
No physical item will be shipped.
The finished 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, altered for resale or offered for free.