Leather backpack pattern

A homemade item, unlike a purchased one, will always be unique. In our article we will share the idea of ​​sewing a leather backpack and describe in detail the implementation of all stages of the work.

ADVICE! The manufacturing process will take about two days. It may be difficult for beginners and may require more time. Take your time so that the product turns out to be of high quality and makes you happy with its appearance.

What you need to make your own backpack

Before you begin the main stage of work, you should thoroughly think through the future image and purchase all the necessary tools and materials for implementation. Most of the tools are available to any housewife at hand; you only need to purchase a sewing base. Here is a list of what you will need.

• Natural leather or its substitutes. If you have old leather products that you no longer use, you can use them as the main material.
• Lining fabric. You can also use jacket lining material.
• Sewing machine with a set of needles and threads for sewing.
• Glue.
• Scissors and stationery knife for cutting leather and fabric.
• Graph paper and ruler to create a workpiece pattern.
• Pencil, pen or felt-tip pen with a set of pins for marking and securing the boundaries of stitching the material.

ADVICE! This is an approximate list of necessary things. If you want to further decorate the backpack, purchase decorative elements.

For convenience, buy all the necessary things in advance and take extra material.

Backpack pattern

Once you have prepared everything you need for manufacturing, you can begin creating the pattern. It will be needed for further preparation of parts and cutting. At this stage, the future image and appearance of the finished product is being prepared, so you should be careful about taking measurements and accurately making marks on graph paper.

 

A standard briefcase consists of several main parts sewn together:

• bottom;
• two or more side pockets;
• back and side walls;
• pocket flap;
• pens.

The process of creating a pattern consists of several stages, which are done separately for each element.

• Build a rectangle of the desired size for the bottom blank. You can use standard sizes 12x33 cm.
• After this, draw an image of the front and back walls measuring 33x40 cm. Depending on the height, the height may vary.
• Make the side walls in the form of rectangles, taking on the appearance of a wedge from above, according to the corresponding height and width of the portfolio.
• After that start marking the pockets. You can make pockets of the same size symmetrically on both sides or one large one in front. They should fit on the outer body of the backpack.
• All that remains is to build handle drawing. Their length and width are also adjusted according to the height and shoulder width of the person for whom the briefcase is being made. You can use the universal method and make them with tightening straps for adjustment.

Besides, It’s worth thinking about patterns for the inner lining. They will be the same size as the outer frame, so just duplicate the drawings.

IMPORTANT! Dimensions are taken with allowance for hems when sewing parts together.

Step-by-step instructions for sewing a backpack

Once again, make sure you have the materials and pattern, check the size fits and begin the sewing process. This is the most labor-intensive process and can take several days. Be patient to make a quality item. The step-by-step instructions below will help make the process easier.

• Cut the leather and fabric according to the drawings.
• Fold the edges at the bottom and sides and glue them. Sew the base to the lining. Then glue all the parts together and sew them on a machine. All seams must dry, after which you need to iron them.
• Do the same with the front part.
• Start collecting pockets. To do this, sew the outer part and the lining, bending the edges of the product inward. After this, attach a zipper to them and sew them to the base of the side walls of the backpack.
• Prepare a place to attach the handles. Mark a spot on the body and sew the ends of the fabric to it. You can also use special carabiners or rings to thread the straps through.
• Additionally, sew in a zipper or install locks to close the pocket flaps.
• At the final stage, you can decorate the finished product in your favorite way: pictures, patterns, rhinestones.

To begin with, you can try to make lightweight models without additional pockets and fastenings. For your first attempts, you can use another material instead of leather in order to gain experience and not spoil the leather item.

Try to experiment and create several options for different clothing styles. Don't be afraid to use your imagination and create stylish designer items with your own hands. After several attempts, the process will take much less time, and the quality of the backpack will improve.