THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
- 1 piece of suede split leather approximately 1.2mm to 1.4mm thick OR 1 piece of soft leather (SUAVE) - Surface area approximately 0.85 m²
- 1 piece of Salpa synderm reinforcement - 30 x 40cm - 0.6 mm thick
- 1 VELVET split leather pigskin hide - Surface area approximately 0.55 m²
- 13 cm internal reinforcement for handle - 10 mm wide
- 1.20 m of nylon webbing - 20 mm wide
- 1 METAL zipper, 4mm wide - SUPRA - 15cm long
- 2 round neodymium magnets - 23 x 3 mm
- 2 swivel carabiners - Oval attachment - 15 mm wide
- 2 medium double-cap brass rivets (T3)
- 2 rectangular loops - 20 mm wide
- 2 semi-circular steel rings - 16 mm wide
- Polyester or cotton-polyester yarn
- Double-sided adhesive tape
- Tear-resistant tape
- Leather glue
GET THE PATTERN
Three options for purchasing the pattern:
- in digital version (PDF to be printed at actual size and assembled).
- in digital format with a permanent commercial license.
- in paper version (poster B1 which you will receive at home).
Available for sale on our website (reference KA228)!
FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL
1. Cut out the pattern pieces
Cut out the paper pattern, then transfer the different pieces onto the leather, the lining (pigskin) , and the Salpa reinforcement. Before cutting, carefully check the placement of the pieces on the leather.
Using a cutter or a pair of scissors, cut out the leather, the lining and the Salpa following the lines.
Note 1 : For piece P1, follow the black lines to cut the piece from the leather. Then follow the blue lines to cut the lining piece. On some sides, a 3 mm margin has been removed so that the lining does not extend beyond the edges of the bag.
Note 2 : For piece P2, proceed in the same way as for P1. First, cut a rectangle from the lining along the blue line. Then, cut the leather along the black lines (do not cut the pointed end yet - dotted lines) .
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Note 3 : For both P9 pieces, fold the pieces in half and cut the corners at the fold to easily create the notches.
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2. Prepare the bag strap
In this version, the strap is made using nylon webbing. Depending on the desired style, it's also possible to choose a cotton strap, a bag chain, a leather strap, or none at all. An adjustable shoulder strap with a sliding buckle is also perfectly feasible.
Cut the nylon strap to the desired length and burn the ends.
Apply tear-resistant tape to the back of both pieces P9.
Place the two carabiners inside the P9 parts.
Apply contact adhesive to the back of the P9 parts, as well as to the ends of the strap (over approximately 4 cm) .
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Fold the P9 pieces over the ends of the strap, then let it dry.
Sew the P9 pieces onto the nylon strap.
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3. Prepare the screeds
Stick tear-resistant tape on the back of the P8 pieces.
Apply contact adhesive to the back of the P8 parts.
Insert the rectangular loops inside the P8 pieces, then fold in half and glue. The pieces will be sewn in the next step.
4. Prepare the flap
Trace the location of part P7 onto the location of part P2, using an awl or a silver pencil.
Apply contact adhesive to the front of part P2 (at the location intended for P7) as well as to the back (flesh side) of part P7.
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Assemble the two pieces, then press using a steel roller.
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Trace and cut the tip into an ogive shape.
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Sew P7 to P2. Only sew the two long sides of piece P7 (do not sew the pointed end or the top width) . Make two parallel seams. The backstitches should only be visible at the top of the piece. At the pointed end, we recommend bringing the threads to the wrong side of the leather and tying a knot. Then secure the stitching with ripstop tape (see step 6) .
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Using double-sided tape or glue, stick the P8 pieces onto the designated locations on the P2 piece.
Sew the two lengths of pieces P8 onto P2 (green lines on the pattern) .
Glue the Salpa P4 reinforcement piece to the wrong side (flesh side) of the P2 leather piece, in the location indicated on the pattern. There is a margin of approximately 0.6 cm all around and 1.5 cm on the upper part (the area where the flap will be sewn).
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Glue the magnet onto P2 at the location indicated on the template (approximately 2 cm from the pointed end) . Reinforce the attachment with a cross of tear-resistant tape to ensure better support and reduce the thickness of the magnet.
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Apply contact adhesive to the back of the P2 lining and to the back of the P2 piece (leather and Salpa) . Assemble the two, then press with a steel roller. Carefully shape the outline of the magnet using a bone folder.
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Sew all around piece P2, 3 mm from the edge, except along the top line, which will be sewn later onto the bag body (P1). Check that the presser foot can pass over the magnet; if not, use a zipper foot.
Using a rotary cutter, cut the excess lining edge to edge with piece P2.
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5. Work the handle
Cut 13 cm of Sugherite, 10 mm wide.
Stick tear-resistant tape to the back of the P6 pieces.
Apply contact adhesive to the back of one of the P6 pieces and to the flat side of the Sugherite. Center and glue the Sugherite onto the P6 piece (see location on the pattern) .
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Next, apply contact adhesive to the curved side of the Sugherite and to the reverse side of the other P6 piece.
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Assemble the P6 pieces edge to edge, press and form the handle.
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Topstitch the whole thing as close as possible to the Sugherite.
Trim the handle widthwise to 3 mm from each seam. The final width of the handle is approximately 2 cm.
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Drill Ø 3 mm holes, 1 cm and 4 cm from each end (see pattern) .
Position the handle at the level of the cleats and pass the ends through the rectangular loops. Then secure it with 2 double-capped T3 rivets. Set the rivets with the appropriate setting tool or a mallet (protect them with a scrap of leather if you opt for the mallet) .
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6. Work the decorative strip
Stick double-sided tape along the entire length of piece P10, on the back of the leather (or apply glue) .
Fold each end of the strap over by 3 cm and insert a half-round ring into each fold. Glue using double-sided tape.
Mark the location of piece P10 on piece P1. Glue the back of piece P10 to this location, on the front of piece P1.
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Sew all the way around the strap in one go, 3 mm from the edge, and start sewing in the middle without backstitching (for a neat finish) . Bring the threads to the wrong side and tie a knot. Secure the threads with ripstop tape.
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7. Work on the body of the bag
Trace the location of piece P3 on the wrong side of piece P1 (see position on the pattern) .
Apply contact adhesive to the reverse side of P1 as well as to the Salpa piece P3.
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Glue the Salpa to the marked spot on piece P1 and flatten the glued area.
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Glue the magnet in the designated spot on part P1 (centered and approximately 8 cm from the edge) . Reinforce the attachment with a cross made of tear-resistant tape.
Glue the magnet to the correct side/pole so that it can magnetize properly to that of the flap (test the magnetism as if it were the final assembly: reverse side of flap against the front side of body) .
Apply contact adhesive to the reverse side of part P1 (leather + Salpa) as well as to the reverse side of lining P1.
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Place the two pieces together, wrong sides facing, carefully aligning the edges. If possible, have someone help you with this step. Using a rotary cutter, trim the lining if necessary.
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8. Working the pocket
Using double-sided tape, position the zipper in the location indicated on part P5.
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Sew all around the zipper using a zipper foot.
Trim the ends of the zipper if they are sticking out, then lightly burn the ends to prevent fraying.
Apply double-sided tape or glue to the top and both long sides of the pocket, on the underside of the leather.
Fold the pocket in half wrong sides together, then glue edge to edge.
Sew the two widths of pocket P5.
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9. Assemble the body of the bag
Topstitch 3 mm from the edge on all four ends of piece P1: both widths and both lengths.
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Using double-sided tape or glue, stick the underside of flap P2 to the designated spot on the front of piece P1.
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Make a first stitch 3 mm from the edge, then a second one 1 cm from the edge to reinforce the assembly.
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10. Sew the pocket
Using double-sided tape or glue, attach the P5 pocket to the upper part of the back of the bag body (at the level of the flap on the reverse side of the leather) .
Position edge to edge, then stitch 3 mm from the edge.
11. Sew the body of the bag
Apply contact adhesive to the 6 sides, approximately 3 mm wide.
Assemble the sides edge to edge and press the glue firmly.
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Finally, sew the four sides of the bag 3 mm from the edge.
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🎉 The bag is finished
Congratulations, the "ROMA" bag is ready to wear. Elegant, modern, and handmade, it can be customized in a wide range of leathers, colors, and finishes to suit your preferences. An ideal project for developing your leatherworking skills and creating a unique piece.
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