Handmade Casual Leather Tote - Free Sewing Pattern

Posted on Jun 30, 2014

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

Cut out the pieces according to the pattern, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Aw94D7sLv3bGxVWk1MNFhZU1U/edit?usp=sharing">available for download here.</a>

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 <a href="http://amzn.to/1nyB6Da">“Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories”</a> by Elean Ho and published by Design Originals.