# Lined leather tote bag patterns Here you’ll find lined leather tote bag patterns — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 3 patterns from 2 makers: 2 are 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? 2 of 3 are free to download right from the pattern page. The remaining one is on the maker’s site: we don’t host it 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: [Ilmar Bucket Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/bitchen/shoper-2/) and [Halden Tote](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/craftmangus/tout-neverfull/). ### How do I print a pattern at actual size? Paper sizes: A4 — 3, Letter — 2, A0 — 2. 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 - [Ilmar Bucket Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/bitchen/shoper-2/) — Bitchen · Bags · hard · video - [Halden Tote](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/craftmangus/tout-neverfull/) — Craftmangus · Bags · hard · video - [Si's Handbag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/craftmangus/shoper-sredniy/) — Craftmangus · Bags · hard · Paid