# Cavalinho Drawstring Bag

Drawstring bag pattern by Miryam Leventon: soft body with a leather cord through grommets. Front zip pocket, open side pockets, and a lined interior with a zip pocket. Short handle plus a removable shoulder strap on carabiners; exterior seams and metal hardware. Includes a 16-page A4 PDF with instructions in Russian; rated 2/3 difficulty and suitable for beginners. Files are free to download.

- **Maker:** [Мирьям Левентон](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/miryam-leventon/)
- **Category:** [Bags](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/c/bags/)
- **Item type:** bag, bucket bag
- **Difficulty:** medium
- **Paper size:** A4
- **PDF pages:** 16
- **Instructions language:** Russian
- **Files:** 1 (PDF), 268 KB
- **Price:** free, download on the page
- **Page:** https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/miryam-leventon/sumka-meshok/

## Photos

![Cavalinho Drawstring Bag 1](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/miryam-leventon/sumka-meshok/1.webp)
![Cavalinho Drawstring Bag 2](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/miryam-leventon/sumka-meshok/2.webp)
![Cavalinho Drawstring Bag 3](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/miryam-leventon/sumka-meshok/3.webp)
![Cavalinho Drawstring Bag 4](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/miryam-leventon/sumka-meshok/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 — 1 file (PDF, 268 KB) 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 — 16 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 a medium-difficulty pattern: it helps to have made one or two simple pieces first — straight stitching and clean edges show here. 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 Russian. If you don’t read it, follow the drawings; the description on this page is in English.

### Who made this pattern?

The maker is [Мирьям Левентон](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/miryam-leventon/). The pattern belongs to the maker; links to their original video or shop, where known, are on this page.