# Women's leather handbag patterns

Here you’ll find women's leather handbag patterns — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 3 patterns from 3 makers: 2 are free to download. All are medium difficulty; 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: [Rea Flap Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/creative-awl/rea-ladies-bag/), [Lyra Handbag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/lexyleathercraft/zhenskaya-sumochka/) and [Женская сумочка 7](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/olgoo-hansi/zhenskaya-sumochka-7/). All easy patterns in the catalog are in [Easy leather patterns for beginners](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/t/for-beginners/).

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

Paper sizes: A4 — 2, 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.


## Patterns

- [Rea Flap Bag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/creative-awl/rea-ladies-bag/) — Creative Awl · Bags · medium
- [Lyra Handbag](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/lexyleathercraft/zhenskaya-sumochka/) — LexyLeatherCraft · Bags · medium
- [Женская сумочка 7](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/olgoo-hansi/zhenskaya-sumochka-7/) — Olgoo Hansi · Bags · medium · Paid