Maria Crossbody - FULL LEATHER (PDF) Sewing Pattern
***This pattern MIGHT require an industrial sewing machine depending on the thickness of the leather required for the bag. To test your machine, stack and sew TWO small scraps of the leather you will be using. If your machine sews TWO layers without any issues, you will be able to sew the Maria on your machine. NOTE: When sewing leather on a domestic machine, I recommend increasing the seam allowance and using a new leather needle.***
***A card slot template is included in this pattern.***
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 9 ½” W x 6 ½”H
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The Maria crossbody pattern is an "adventurous beginner" leather sewing pattern. If you are familiar with sewing bags, but new to sewing with leather, this is the perfect pattern for you. The pattern includes the recommended leather weights, step-by-step instructions for constructing the bag, and printable pattern pieces. In addition, there are numerous full color photos to help guide you as you work through the pattern.
File has 18 pages including:
(1 Page) Cover Sheet
(1 Page) Pattern Notes & Materials & Supplies List
(1 Page) Cutting Instructions and Suggested Cutting Layout
(1) Anatomy of the Maria Bag
(8 Pages) Sewing instructions with step-by-step guidance & full color photos
(6 Pages) Printable Pattern Pieces
LEATHER, HARDWARE & OTHER TOOLS/MATERIALS
LEATHER (5-5.5 oz OR if using lighter weights, make sure it is not too soft & floppy) - see second photo for info on using lighter weights
●12” x 24” cut or larger
HARDWARE
●(Qty 9) Rivets of your choice (will need a long rivet for the tassel)●(Qty 2 ) ¾” Rectangle rings
●(Qty 2) ½” D-rings
●(Qty 3) ½” Swivel clasps
●(Qty 1) 12.5 mm Spring snap
OTHER TOOLS/MATERIALS
●Ruler ●Mallet ●Cutting Mat ●⅛” Double Sided Tape (or Leather Glue) ●Rotary Cutter ●Precision/Craft Knife ●Card Stock/Paper for Printing Pattern Pieces ● Clear Tape ●Leather Hole Punch Set ●Half-Round Punch Set (for curving the ends of leather strips) ●Pattern Weights ●Thread ●Thread Nippers ●Tailor’s Chalk ●Seam Ripper ●Scissors for cutting paper ●Rivet Setting Tool ●Fine-Medium Grit Sandpaper (Optional) ●Lighter
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: You are not allowed to use the pattern in any other manner other than making and/or selling finished products. The original purchaser may sell finished products made using this pattern on a handmade/home-based production scale. However, purchasing or obtaining this pattern does not give you the rights to sell, share, or add this pattern (or its verbiage, photos, and/or videos) to any website or social media. You are not allowed to sell or redistribute this pattern, verbiage, or the photos taken from the pattern (or this listing) in any capacity. However, you can post photos the finished products you made using the instructions for this pattern.