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, Lyra Handbag and Женская сумочка 7. All easy patterns in the catalog are in Easy leather patterns 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.