# Messenger bag leather patterns

Here you’ll find messenger bag leather patterns — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 4 patterns from 4 makers: all are free to download and 3 come with a video tutorial. By difficulty: 2 medium and 2 hard; 3 print on A4 paper at home.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I download these patterns for free?

Yes, all 4 patterns are free to download: PDF and other files are right on each pattern page.

### Which pattern should a beginner start with?

There are no easy patterns here; the most approachable are medium: [Rivel Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/redquilt/messendzher-s-applikatsiey/) and [Korin Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/ze-no-atelier-arimono/messendzher-2/). 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, 3 of 4 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: [Rivel Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/redquilt/messendzher-s-applikatsiey/), [Thorn Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/vasile-pavel/messenger-bag/) and [Korin Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/ze-no-atelier-arimono/messendzher-2/).

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

Paper sizes: A4 — 3, A3 — 1. 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 — 1, Japanese — 1. 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

- [Rivel Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/redquilt/messendzher-s-applikatsiey/) — Redquilt · Bags · medium · video
- [Toren Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/flores-patterns/messendzher/) — Flores patterns · Bags · hard
- [Thorn Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/vasile-pavel/messenger-bag/) — Vasile & Pavel · Bags · hard · video
- [Korin Messenger Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/ze-no-atelier-arimono/messendzher-2/) — ZE-NO Atelier ARIMONO · Bags · medium · video