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Leather tote bag

A minimalist shopper/work tote: two panels stitched seam-out, riveted handles. A big project with not a single hard step — just plenty of honest stitching.

Difficulty: ●●● advancedWorking time: 6–10 h1.8–2.2 mm, soft but structured

Pattern preview

4 pieces · 2713 cm² · 514 stitching holes
Panel ×2340 × 360 mmHandle ×2540 × 25 mm
Finished size: 34 × 36 cm

Materials & cost

Leather

2713 cm²
pieces area
3255 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
2 × A2
Cheapest option: 250 zł · 54% utilization
1.8–2.2 mm, soft but structured · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread

seam length: 2.1 m · thread needed (saddle stitch): ~9.7 m → 1 20 m spool(s)

Nici Slam - Avana - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Beżowy/Beige - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Biały/Bianco - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Blue Sport - 20m
from 7 zł
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Wybijaki do otworów pod szew 4mm - zestaw 4 sztuk
Chisels for pitch: 4.0 mm (diamond)
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Igły do szycia skóry John James Rozmiar 004
Stitching needles
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Hardware

Nity skręcane 10/6mm - brązowy - stare złoto
Chicago screws (handles) × 8
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Nity skręcane 10/6mm - srebrne
Chicago screws (handles) × 8
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Tools

Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
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Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
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Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
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Szydło kaletnicze 12 cm
Stitching awl
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Igły pozycjonujące 13mm/19mm
Positioning needles · optional
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Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
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Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
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Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
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Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
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Assembly overview

  1. 1Burnish the panels' top edges and the full handles before assembly.
  2. 2Rivet the handles on (grain side out).
  3. 3Stitch the panels along the U seam — flesh to flesh, seam outside.
  4. 4Optionally hammer the bottom flat so the bag stands.

What it can look like

AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
Leather tote bag — Cognac
Cognac

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