THE NECESSARY MATERIALS
To complete this tutorial, you will need:
- 1 piece of CLASSIC natural vegetable tanned collar leather - 30x40 cm - Thickness 1.9 mm
- Pigskin lining - Khaki
- 1 leather collar strap - LONDON FAUVE - Width 19 mm - Length 120 cm
- 1 Deco Cuir water-based dye - GREEN - 60 ml
- 1 round swivel carabiner - Aged Brass - 44x20 mm
- 1 half-round ring - AGED BRASS steel - 20x16x2.5 mm
- 9 medium brass rivets (T3) aged brass finish
- 2 CHICAGO screws in aged brass - 9 mm diameter
- 2 STRONG snap fasteners and installation tools - 15 mm - AGED BRASS
- 1 collar button with ring for lanyard attachment - AGED BRASS - 10 mm
- 1 jar of tokonole - Leather finishing eraser - 120 g - Neutral
- 1 250ml jar of water-based CONTACT ADHESIVE with brush integrated into the cap
And the following material:
- Cutter (TA191) and rotary cutter (3042_00)
- 3mm cookie cutter (EPA_DROIT_03)
- Straight square lampshade - size 2 (TL_8076_02)
- Fine abrasive sponge (FINE_SPONGE)
- A mallet (OSB_90_4)
- A silver pencil (CRAYON_ARG_10)
- Olive oil and a brush
- Wooden or cloth strip
- Grease for nourishing leather (TR_GRAISSE_100_BL)
- Optional: Alphabet stamps (8137_00)
1. CUT THE LEATHER USING THE PATTERN
Download the pattern from our website. Print it out in actual size, then cut it out, remembering to make the holes using the 3mm punch.
Transfer the pattern onto the leather crust (the reverse side) using the silver pencil. 
For this tutorial, we decided to use the Cricut Maker (available on our website). The Cricut Maker is a cutting machine designed to create multiple creative projects (jewelry, pouches, wallets, 3D art, transfers, vinyls, etc.).
SEE THE CRICUT >
Already own a Cricut? Download the SVG template at the top of the page. Be sure to resize the shape in the Cricut software. It should be 28.5 cm wide and 33.7 cm high.
2. STAIN THE LEATHER WITH OLIVE OIL
Using a wide brush, stain the leather with olive oil. Apply at least two coats to the grain (right side) of the leather, trying to apply the same amount of oil everywhere and always going in the same direction.
Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day, if possible in front of a window.
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3. LEATHER AND BELT EDGES
Using a knife, break the edges of the piece of leather as well as those of the belt (collar strap).
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4. SAND THE EDGES OF THE LEATHER
Using a fine abrasive sponge (400 grit), sand the edges of the piece of leather and the belt => always in the same direction. 
5. WORK THE SLICES
Here, we're working the edges of the leather and the belt with green water-based dye and tokonole. The dye will color the edge, and the tokonole will make it shiny. Using a small sponge or awl, apply the water-based dye to the edges of the leather and the belt. 
Next, apply a thin layer of tokonole to the edges of the leather. Wait a few moments for the product to soak in, then rub the edge briskly with a cloth or smoothing pad.
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6. GLUE THE BELT LOOP TO THE LEATHER
Apply contact glue to the ends (length) of the loop, then glue it to the piece of leather.
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7. PLACE THE 6 RIVETS
To hold the belt loop in place, install 6 T3 rivets. Start by making the 6 holes with the 3 mm punch, then tap the rivets using a setting tool (here tapping handle).
VIDEO: HOW TO SET RIVETS >
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8. OPTION: CUSTOMIZE THE COVER
Using the alphabet stamps, you can write a word on your belt bag.
To find out more:
VIDEO: HOW TO MARK LEATHER? >
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9. GLUE THE LINING TO THE LEATHER
Roughly cut the lining. Then, apply contact adhesive to the back of the vegetable-tanned leather and the lining. 
Wait a few moments for the glue to soak in and then glue the two pieces together.
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10. RE-WORK THE SLICES
Apply a second coat of Tokonole so that the edges of the leather and the lining become one!
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11. NOURISH AND SHINE THE LEATHER
Apply a thin layer of grease or oil evenly with a cloth (here Panda Blonde Grease from Trimadel).
SEE THE DEPARTMENT >
12. INSTALL SNAP BUTTONS OR OTHER CLASPS
Here, we decided to place strong snap fasteners on the flap and assemble the pouch with rivets. Be careful, here the snap fasteners do not go through both layers of leather. So we placed the base of the snap fasteners only on the front flap and we carried out the assembly with T3 rivets.
VIDEO: HOW TO INSTALL A SNAP BUTTON? >
OTHER VERSION:
Here we've used POLO magnetic tops. These don't require any installation tools. Start by making two 10mm diameter holes for the head and two incisions at the feet. Then screw the heads of the clasps into the 10mm holes. For extra thickness, place leather pads between the clasp and the flap on the back of the leather.
SEE MAGNETIC TOPS >
Place the base of the magnetic clasps. Insert the tabs into the incisions and then close the tabs using pliers or a ruler. 
13. PLACE THE RIVETS
Apply contact adhesive to reinforce the pocket assembly and install the T3 rivets.
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14. WORK THE BELT
Here we chose to make a belt that closes using a half-round ring and a carabiner.
Before starting to work on the belt, pass it through the loop of the pocket.
Then, place the half-round ring on one end of the belt and close with a rivet.
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Depending on the desired size and to have an adjustable belt: make several holes spaced 2.5 cm apart. Pass the carabiner through, then close with Chicago screws.
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OTHER VERSION:
Make a "standard" and adjustable belt to wear the pouch on your belt or across your shoulder.
On one end of the strap, put a claw buckle using pliers (be careful not to damage the buckle). To wear the pouch as a shoulder bag: make 5 3 mm holes spaced 2.5 cm apart (at the other end of the strap and adjust according to your size). The 3rd hole should be the ideal setting. To wear the pouch on your belt: also make 5 3 mm holes spaced 2.5 cm apart. If you have more than 10 cm left after your last hole, cut off the excess strap.
SEE THE BELT GUIDE >
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15. THE LITTLE EXTRA!
Add a collar button with a ring to your pocket square to attach keys or other valuables (so you don't lose them)!
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YOUR LEATHER BELT SADDLEBAG IS FINISHED...
Ready to accompany you all summer long!
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ANOTHER VERSION OF THE BELT POUCH
Discover this other version of the fanny pack made with leather from our SATINLYS range (the leather has been hardened with hardener) and decorative stitching. It closes with 12 mm diameter snap buttons.
DISCOVER THE SATINLYS RANGE >
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