# Solvik Messenger Bag

Rectangular shoulder messenger with a deep buckle-flap front, side patch pockets with snap flaps, and a wide strap with a pad. The download includes A4 PDF pattern and English assembly instructions (22 pages); hardware notes cover 7×20 mm buckles and rivets. Rated advanced (3/3), about 12–18 hours of work—not suited to beginners. Free pattern by DieselpunkRo.

- **Maker:** [DieselpunkRo](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/dieselpunkro/)
- **Category:** [Bags](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/c/bags/)
- **Item type:** bag
- **Difficulty:** hard
- **Paper size:** A4
- **PDF pages:** 22
- **Instructions language:** English
- **Files:** 2 (PDF), 5.6 MB
- **Price:** free, download on the page
- **Page:** https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/dieselpunkro/kozhanaya-sumka-s-karmanami-dieselpunkro/

## Photos

![Solvik Messenger Bag 1](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/dieselpunkro/kozhanaya-sumka-s-karmanami-dieselpunkro/1.webp)
![Solvik Messenger Bag 2](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/dieselpunkro/kozhanaya-sumka-s-karmanami-dieselpunkro/2.webp)
![Solvik Messenger Bag 3](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/dieselpunkro/kozhanaya-sumka-s-karmanami-dieselpunkro/3.webp)
![Solvik Messenger Bag 4](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/dieselpunkro/kozhanaya-sumka-s-karmanami-dieselpunkro/4.webp)

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## Frequently asked questions

### How do I download this pattern?

The pattern is free. Press the download button under the description — 2 files (PDF, 5.6 MB) are saved as one ZIP archive. You can also download each file separately from the file list below.

### How do I print the pattern at actual size?

The pattern is laid out on A4 paper — 22 pages. Print at 100% scale (“Actual size”) with “Fit to page” turned off, and check the test square or a piece dimension with a ruler before cutting.

### Is this pattern good for beginners?

This is an advanced pattern with many pieces, lining or hardware and precise assembly. It is best tackled once you have some experience. For a first project, see [Easy leather patterns for beginners](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/t/for-beginners/).

### What leather should I use?

The body is usually cut from 1.4–2 mm (3.5–5 oz) leather, handles and straps from firmer 2.5–3.5 mm (6–9 oz) leather. Makers often give the exact thickness — check the description and notes on the pattern page.

### What language are the instructions in?

The instructions and pattern labels are in English.

### Who made this pattern?

The maker is [DieselpunkRo](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/dieselpunkro/); the catalog has 14 patterns by this maker. The pattern belongs to the maker; links to their original video or shop, where known, are on this page.