DIY Leather Messenger Bag: A Step-by-Step Guide to Handmade Perfection

In this video, you will see the procedure of how to make this 13″ black leather messenger bag. It has been documented from start to finish. Made from black Premium Harvest chrome-tan leather and created to hold a 12.9″ iPad Pro or any other large tablet/small laptop computer.

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Includes an inside zipper storage pocket, dividing partition, adjustable shoulder strap, convenient grab manage, and a twist lock closure. Hopefully, you will enjoy this leather craft video on How to make a messenger bag.

0:00 Unboxing Leather.
0:09 Eliminating Bag Panels.
1:24 Making The Zipper Pouch.
3:36 Developing The Logo Patch.
4:58 Closure Hardware & Front Pocket.
5:25 Inside Partition Work.
6:04 Developing The Top Handle.
7:33 D-Ring Hardware.
7:56 Connecting The Front Panel.
8:46 Punching Gusset Stitching Holes.
9:03 Setting Up The Zipper Pouch.
9:20 Including the Inside Partition.
9:57 Attaching The Gussets.
11:15 Making The Shoulder Strap.
13:30 The Finished Bag.

What Is Leather Crafting?

Leather crafting is an ancient form of art and craftsmanship that has been practiced for centuries. Leather crafting involves the manipulation of leather to create various useful and decorative items such as garments, footwear, bags, belts and furniture. This form of craftsmanship requires the use of various tools, techniques and materials such as leather, needles, dyes and waxes. The quality of the results can be determined by the quality of the leather used and the skill of the crafter. Leather crafting takes a lot of time and practice to master, but the results can be stunning and rewarding. Leather crafting is an art form that is timeless and can be passed down from generation to generation.

Leather craftingLeather crafting, or simply leathercraft, is the practice of making leather into craft objects or works of art using shaping techniques and coloring techniques.