How to Make the Umberto Briefcase (Link to Pattern in Description)
Link to the PDF pattern:
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✅ ETSY:
SIZE
TALL: 11.4“ (29 cm)
WIDE: 15“ (38 cm)
DEEP: 28“ (7 cm)
MATERIALS
- BODY: 5 oz (2 mm) leather. Around 11 sqft (1 sqm).
- CONTRAST LEATHER: 5 oz (2 mm) leather
- STRAPS: 8 oz (3.2 mm) leather
- 1 mm waxed thread
- edge dye
- glue
HARDWARE
- 1x 10.8“ (27.5 cm) zipper
- 1x 14.6“ (37 cm) zipper
- 2 magnetic button clasps
- 2 x 3/4“ (20 mm) buckles
- 2 x 1“ (25 mm) D rings
- 2 x 1“ (25 mm) swivel snap hooks
- 1 x 1“ (25 mm) buckle
TOOLS
- cutter
- needles
- 1/16“ (1.5 mm) hole punch
- cutting mat
- mallet
Enjoy!
⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:41 Presenting the bag
1:28 Making the bag
3:37 Stitching the contrast leather
4:34 Stitching the front pocket
9:21 Installing the magnet buttons
13:42 Installing the zippe