This is a PDF pattern to create a leather cross-body bag with a zipper - The Binnacle Bag. The leather template includes a pattern to make an adjustable leather strap or you can use a purse chain of various lengths for a lighter stylish carry. Alternatively, you can make a fixed-length leather strap using the included patterns. The Binnacle Bag is a turned bag. This means it is stitched with its flesh side out and then turned inside out – this reveals the grain side of the leather and ‘hides’ the stitches on the inside of the bag. Designed for a cross-body and on-shoulder carry, The Binnacle Bag is compact, yet it can pack a ton and is perfect for everyday use. Have fun making The Binnacle Bag!
Happy crafting,
Deyan :)
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THE BINNACLE BAG
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Bag dimensions:
22/15/6cm ~ 9/6/2.5 inches
Skill level: Advanced (some skiving is required).
Note that assembly requires pre-punching of the stitching holes.
Leather:
> 1.8-2mm thickness (4.5-5 oz), medium to soft temper for the bag.
> You will need a 52/31cm (21/12in) leather panel for the main body of the bag for a total of ~1.75 sq. feet of leather
> 2.4-2.5mm thickness (6oz) for the strap. The strap is 20mm (4/5inches) wide and you need two pieces – one 48cm (~19in) long and one 90cm (~35in) long.
Pattern specific tools/materials:
> 4mm & 5mm hole punches, a 13mm hole punch is optional
> 2 x 20mm D-rings
> 25cm #3 closed end zipper
> Strap Option A: 1 x 20mm whole belt buckle and 2 x 20mm swivel clasp buckles
> Strap Option B: a purse chain between 100cm and 120cm long. Those are available in many variations online when searching for a “purse chain”. They usually come with swivel clasp buckles already attached to them.
Basic Instructions
> Stitching holes in the pattern are spaced at 3.85mm and 3mm from the edge (unless mentioned otherwise in the instructions).
> Please read through the full Assembly Instructions before commencing with the build.
> Always print at 100% scale for the pattern to work correctly. Measure and cut on the outside edge of the lines. Please review the full assembly instructions before commencing with the build. :)
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USES
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> If you are a 1-person small leather crafting business you can sell as many products as you want that you made using this pattern, otherwise please consider the pattern for personal use only.
> Selling or distributing this pattern via any means for commercial or non-commercial purposes and creating cut dies (clicker dies) using the pattern is forbidden.
> Non-handmade production via any means is not allowed.
> If you have any questions regarding the pattern or the build, feel free to reach out to Deyan at DS Leather Goods via www.instagram.com/dsleathergoods
> If you post The Binnacle Bag you have created on social media, please always credit DS Leather Goods Instagram account www.instagram.com/dsleathergoods
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YOU WILL RECEIVE
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Archived .zip folder containing:
1. The Binnacle Bag digital pattern in PDF format: A4 paper size
2. The Binnacle Bag digital pattern in PDF format: Letter paper size
3. Step-by-step crafting instructions written within the PDF pattern file
4. Whenever possible and on a best effort basis, I will re-share via IG stories your Instagram posts featuring The Binnacle Bag you made and that you tagged me on to a 70K+ global audience.
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IMPORTANT
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This product is a digital PDF pattern designed by DS Leather Goods and not a physical item. Since this is a digital download product, returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted. PDF files are intended for printing and cannot be opened in PDF editing software. Laser cutting is not possible.
