Introduction: Leather Tote Bag

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You can have this acrylic pattern from here:

http://www.leathercraftpattern.com/leather-acrylic-pattern-tote-bag-template-A-129

The finished size is about: 13.8" x 11.8" x 3.1" (35cm x 30cm x 8cm).

Advice:

Hardware: 8mm x6mm rivet x8, 201 snap x1.

Leather: We advice 2.0mm (5oz) leather, size 91cm x 53cm.

Tools: If you are a new leather player, try to considerate to have tool kit here: http://www.leathercraftpattern.com/leather-tools-leathercraft-tools/leather-tool-kit/leathercraft-tools-leather-craft-patterns-leather-art-leather-carving-tool

Step 1: Make the Handle First, Punch Stitching Holes, Glue the Yellow Piece on Handle.

Step 2: Sew Them Together.

Step 3: Fold Top Edge and Sew Tabs One. Do It on Both Front and Back Main Body Leather.

Step 4: Use Sand Stick to Rough the Handle Installation Area, Then When We Paint Glue, They Will Jointed Together Firmly.

Step 5: Paint Glue On.

Step 6: Glue Handle On.

Step 7: Paint Glue on Middle Section of the Handle (between Rivet Holes)

Step 8: Fold and Glue.

Step 9: Sew Handle Wrap Leather On.

Step 10: Now We Sew Front and Back Leather With Bottom.

Step 11: Put Flesh Side Out, Here I Show You That We Will Sew Like Picture Shows.

Step 12: Now Go on Sewing. Sew the Bottom Corner and Side Stitching Hole.

Step 13: After Sewing One Side, You Can See It Will Be Like This.

Step 14: Sew Both Sides, and Shoot Rivets on to Finished This Bag.

Option: You can add a kit of 201 snap on the middle top to close the bag easily.