Rivel Messenger Bag

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

The pattern is laid out on A3, A4 paper — 8 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.

This is a medium-difficulty pattern: it helps to have made one or two simple pieces first — straight stitching and clean edges show here. The maker has a video tutorial you can follow step by step. For a first project, see Easy leather patterns for beginners.

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.

The maker is Redquilt. The pattern belongs to the maker; links to their original video or shop, where known, are on this page.