Roll-top Backpack Pattern - Creative Awl & Tandy Leather

FULL-SIZE PATTERN - DIY ROLL-TOP BACKPACK

This full-size pattern, by Creative Awl for Tandy Leather, includes all the paper pieces to sew a leather roll-top backpack. It allows you to make two sizes of roll-top backpacks: a small size ideal for daily use and a large size perfect for outings. Many practical pockets are integrated to help you store all your belongings: a good backpack should be able to hold everything you need and find it easily! A bottle holder pouch is also integrated on one side.

The sewing of this bag is done by hand. The pattern contains all the hole locations for simplified hand sewing (ideal for beginners). It is also possible to do saddle stitching if you want a more traditional stitch.

All instructions are translated into French, English, and Spanish.

An explanatory video will help you follow all the crafting steps one by one.
Feel free to consult our guide on hole stitching or saddle stitching.

Creative Awl specializes in artisan leather goods and offers patterns accessible to everyone, from beginners to experienced leather crafters, thanks to its pedagogical approach in its detailed video tutorials.

Final backpack dimensions :
- Small size: 40 x 30 x 12 cm
- Large size: 47 x 30 x 12 cm

List of necessary materials (not included) :
- A medium-soft to medium-firm leather or a soft vegetable-tanned leather - Thickness 2 mm - Surface 1.25 m²
- 14 rivets T3 or T4
- 2 zippers - Length 15 cm
- 7 buckles - Width 25 mm
- 4 D-rings - Width 25 mm

List of necessary tools for assembly (not included) :
- 1 utility knife or scissors
- 1 ruler
- 1 mallet
- 1 punch Ø 3 mm
- 2 blunt needles
- Waxed thread
- Adhesive tape
- For hole stitching: a round punch Ø 1 to 1.5 mm
 OR for saddle stitching: pricking irons, an awl, and a stitching clam
- Optional: a skiving tool, a paring knife, edge finish

Item reference: 56714-00
Printed in the USA