How to Make a Leather Crescent Bag — Free Pattern!
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- Intro — 0:00 min.
- Preparing & Cutting the Pattern — 0:19 min.
- Origami Fold — 1:13 min.
- Hand Stitching the Leather — 2:13 min.
- Sewing the Gussets — 2:39 min.
- Lining & Zipper Pockets — 3:24 min.
- Adding the Zipper — 4:20 min.
- Prepping the Straps — 6:33 min.
- Attaching the Staps — 8:53 min.
- Outro — 9:57 min.
- Tan Chrome Tanned Buffalo Leather 2 to 3 oz. Hide & Panels #126408
- Magnolia Home Poodle Driftwood 55" Fabric #124974
- Lenzip® #5 White/Brass Bridge Top Metal Zipper (Metal Single Pull Slider) #124951
- Rivets & Burrs Brass (50 pack) #126853
- Fiebing's Leathercraft Cement 4 oz. #123837
- S-18 All-Purpose Adhesive 4 oz. #124192
- Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) #122064
- Rotary Cutter 60mm #126361
- Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
- Sailrite® Scratch Awl #123270
- Aluminum Straight Edge 36" #122548
- Sailrite® Folding Utility Knife With Belt Latch #126525
- Leather Weight 2 lbs. Stainless Steel #126412
- Sailrite® Round Maul 3# #123968
- Sailrite® Professional Rotary Hole Punch #123274
- Sailrite® Stainless Steel Leather Roughing Tool #123300
- Sailrite® Adjustable Leather Wing Divider #124919
- Sailrite® Oblong Punch 1" #126502
- Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips #126365
- Magic Pins 2-1/4" (100 pack) #122798
- Sailrite® Hole Cutter 1/8" #125478
- HandyPress® #12 Rivets & Burrs Die Set #3983-02
- Sailrite® HandyPress® #125401
- Sailrite® Leather Burnishing Machine #123327
- Sailrite® Standard Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) #400500
This intermediate-level project is ideal for anyone looking to sharpen their leather and sewing techniques. You’ll work with soft, durable buffalo hide to create a high-end accessory that’s perfect for everyday use or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial:
- How to hand stitch leather for clean, professional-looking seams.
- How to sew and install a bag lining.
- How to add a zippered lining pocket for secure storage.
- How to attach a leather strap and install bag hardware.
- How to sew a zipper closure to keep your items safe.
We’ll walk you through each step so you can craft your own beautiful crescent bag with confidence. Plus, the lining fabric adds a fun, personal touch — perfect for expressing your style.
Download Your Free Crescent Bag Pattern
Get started by downloading the free PDF pattern used in the video. Just sign up with your email and the pattern is yours! Click here to sign up.
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Craft a beautiful crescent bag today — and discover why Sailrite is your #1 destination for all things leather DIY.
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