Make a mini leather tote bag with this template pattern. This is the perfect solution for leatherworkers who prefer to choose their own leather and notions! This paper template is plotted and labeled with all the pattern pieces needed to make our Sailrite® Leather Mini Tote Bag Kit (#126735).

Once you choose your leather and notions, you can follow along with our step-by-step video tutorial to complete mini tote. Or use our tutorial as a guideline and make the bag to your own specifications and liking — it’s totally customizable. We recommend gluing the paper pattern to a backing material like poster board or cardboard to make a reusable template.

Finished Dimensions: 8-1/2"W x 10"H x 4-1/2"D

Here are the materials you’ll need to make the tote bag shown in the video located in the image carousel above:

• Chrome Tanned Cow Leather 3 to 4 oz. Single Bend Split — color of choice
• Wharf Marine Treated Cotton Duck 12 oz. 55" Fabric #122858 — 1 yard
• Double-Cap Rivet Installation Tool #124202
• Sailrite® Hole Cutter 1/8" #125478
• Double-Cap Rivets Nickel Plated Medium (100 pack) #126844-9-9M
• Contact cement
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine

If you follow along with our video tutorial, you’ll learn some valuable sewing skills and techniques including:

• How to sew a bag lining.
• How to add a bag pocket.
• How to install rivets.
• How to topstitch leather.
• And more!