A Better Laptop Bag Pattern - DIY Medium Messenger Style Leather Bag Pattern - PDF Download - Leather Satchel with Video Tutorial

An easy DIY PDF Leather pattern and tutorial for a Better Laptop Bag or, a Medium Messenger Style Bag, or Satchel.

The PDF file has a link to a video tutorial, so you can see how to get setup and how I put it together.
(just in case the link in the PDF doesn't work: https://youtu.be/j8P53jvcJHo )

This is similar to other laptop bag style patterns out there, likely because most have common elements; strap closures, a handle, a shoulder strap, etc., but I designed this one to be better; longer lasting, easy to put together, hand-stitch, an overall better product.
Measurements, other than stitching, were done in inches since I'm in the U.S. and have easier access to hardware sized in inches. This leather bag can hold a 15" laptop plus charger, books, and paperwork (it has a couple of internal pockets for paperwork and stuff.

Size of finished product: approximately 15 inches wide x 12 inches tall (not including handle) x 3.5 inches deep
I recommend using a medium weight leather for the whole thing. (5-6oz.)
I ended up using maybe 8 sq. ft of leather.
Pattern is set up for using a 1mm or 1.5mm punching hole, with 6mm spacing.
The shoulder straps are 1.5 inch wide, so you'll need a 1.5 inch buckle.
The closure straps that go around the satchel are 1.25 inches with 1.25 inch buckles. You could easily use 1 inch straps and buckles you want to.
The D-rings I used are 1 inch.

Like I mentioned, this is a PDF file, ready for download now.
Paper size can be either A4 or US letter size, just download the correct file.
So, in your print settings, choose the correct paper size and also select the "actual size" setting

Files are not for resale or to be shared free, as they are copyrighted.