A Better Sling Bag Pattern - DIY Medium Sling Style Leather Bag Pattern - PDF Download - Leather Bag or Backpack

This is a pattern for a medium Sling Bag, also known as a Duffel style bag, with a single shoulder strap (but can be adapted to be a backpack). 
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/-vgaFzwumk8 )

This is a Digital Download, not a physical item!

This may look like other leather sling bag style patterns out there, likely because some have a drawstring top opening, a handle, a shoulder strap, etc.,
but I designed this one to be stronger, easy to put together, hand-stitch, and have a great finished product.
Measurements, other than stitching, were done in inches since i'm in the U.S. and only have access to hardware sized in inches.

Size of finished product: approximately 9 inches wide x 15 inches tall
I recommend using a lighter weight leather for the body (4-5oz.) and a bit thicker for the bottom, the handle, seam reinforcement, and strap. (6-8oz.)
Pattern is set up for using a 1mm or 1.5mm punching hole, with 6mm spacing.
The shoulder straps are 1 inch wide, so you'll need a 1 inch buckle.
The D-rings I used are 3/4 inch, but you could use 1 inch if you want.

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.