# Leather bag patterns with snap

Here you’ll find leather bag patterns with snap — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 3 patterns from 3 makers: 1 is free to download and 2 come with a video tutorial. All are advanced — for those with some experience; all print on A4 paper at home.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I download these patterns for free?

1 of 3 is free to download right from the pattern page. The other 2 are on the makers’ sites: we don’t host them and link to the maker instead — free or to their shop.

### Which pattern should a beginner start with?

All patterns here are advanced — come back to them once you have some experience. All easy patterns in the catalog are in [Easy leather patterns for beginners](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/t/for-beginners/).

### Are there video tutorials?

Yes, 2 of 3 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: [Michaela Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/creative-awl/michaela-bag/) and [Leather Tote Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/vasile-pavel/tote-bag/).

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

Paper sizes: A4 — 3. 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.

### 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?

Instruction languages: English — 3. Even without the language you can follow the drawings and video tutorial, and titles and descriptions on the site are translated into English, Russian and Spanish.


## Patterns

- [Michaela Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/creative-awl/michaela-bag/) — Creative Awl · Bags · hard · Paid · video
- [Eldric Hybrid Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/eleana-workshop/hybridbag-final/) — Eleana Workshop · Bags · hard
- [Leather Tote Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/vasile-pavel/tote-bag/) — Vasile & Pavel · Bags · hard · Paid · video
