These detailed instructions and full-size patterns offer a step-by-step guide to creating a make a functional messenger bag.

We also offer the Paxton Messenger Bag Kit that includes pre-cut and pre-punched leather pieces and sewing tools needed.

Specifications

• Finished Project Dimensions: 12 in. x 10 in. x 3 in. (30.48 cm x 25.4 cm x 7.62 cm)
• Includes 1 Paper Pattern & Instructions
  

Materials & Tools Required to Complete (not included)

• 8 to 10 oz (3.2 to 4 mm) Semi-Firm to Firm Tempered Leather (3 sq. ft.)
• 4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm) Semi-Firm to Firm Tempered Leather (6 sq. ft.)
• Button Studs (2)
• Open Back Screw Posts (6)
• Loctite® Threadlocker
• Scratch Awl
• Knife
• Straight Edge
• Round Drive Punches
• Bell Skiver, Skiving Knife, or Wide Edger
• Staples or Needle & Thread
• Medium Flathead Screwdriver

Optional Tools

• Multi-size Wood Slicker to burnish edges
• Edge Beveler (Size #1) to finish edges
• Gum Tragacanth to burnish edges