HANDMADE CASUAL LEATHER TOTE - FREE SEWING PATTERN
This casual tote looks great, holds everything you need and is relatively easy to make.
Materials: Metal snap (stud and socket) x 1
See pattern side A:
Main leather back piece x 1
4 7/8(12.5cm)
12 5/8
(32cm)
Pieces and Supplies:
Main leather front piece x 1
12 5/8(32cm)
9 7/8
(25cm)
Handles x 2:
20 1/2(52cm)
1 3/8
(3.5cm)
Step 1
Step 2
First cut the top of both outer pieces of leather with pinking shears for a decorative edge. Then, with right sides facing, glue the edges together about 1/8" (0.3cm) on each side.
Step 3
After gluing, sew the pieces together along the edges using a 1/4" (0.5cm) seam allowance.
Step 4
After stitching, turn the bag right side out, and attach the metal snap stud and socket to the fastener and bag front.
Step 5
Finally, sew the hand straps inside the bag mouth, and you’re done!
Step 6
This tutorial was excerpted with permission from “Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories” by Elean Ho and published by Design Originals.
