Leather tote bag patterns with snap
Here you’ll find leather tote bag patterns with snap — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 3 patterns from 3 makers: 2 are free to download and 2 come with a video tutorial. By difficulty: 1 medium and 2 hard; 2 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?
There are no easy patterns here; the most approachable are medium: Renvik Tote. All easy patterns in the catalog are in Easy leather patterns 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: Back to Basics Tote and Leather Tote Bag.
How do I print a pattern at actual size?
Paper sizes: A4 — 2, Letter — 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 — 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.