Leather tote bag patterns with zipper
Here you’ll find leather tote bag patterns with zipper — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 14 patterns from 11 makers: 12 are free to download and 5 come with a video tutorial. All are advanced — for those with some experience; 10 print on A4 paper at home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download these patterns for free?
12 of 14 are 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.
Are there video tutorials?
Yes, 5 of 14 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: Rivana Tote, Loren Zippered Tote and Back to Basics Tote.
How do I print a pattern at actual size?
Paper sizes: A4 — 10, Letter — 2, A0 — 1, A2 — 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 — 11. 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.