Workshop item leather patterns

Here you’ll find workshop item leather patterns — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 4 patterns from 3 makers: 3 are free to download and 1 comes with a video tutorial. By difficulty: 2 medium and 2 hard; 2 print on A4 paper at home.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download these patterns for free?

3 of 4 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: Voodoo Pincushion and Jolene Saddle Bag. All easy patterns in the catalog are in Easy leather patterns for beginners.

Are there video tutorials?

Yes, 1 of 4 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: City Roll-Top Backpack.

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 language are the instructions in?

Instruction languages: English — 2. 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.