DS-094 The Catamaran Bag Digital Pattern

This is a leather PDF pattern to create a leather bag for every day use. The Catamaran Bag is a turned-style bag, meaning it's stitched with the flesh side out and then flipped inside out. This technique reveals the leather's grain side while concealing the stitches inside the bag. The bag template features two separate compartments, joined like saddle bags and held by the shoulder strap - two bags in one! Mixing different leather colors for the body, front and back panels, and the closure allows for fun and stylish combinations. The pattern also comes with a Phone Pocket version in which the Closure panel is bigger and creates a pocket on the back of the bag for your phone. Happy crafting, Deyan ===== IMPORTANT ===== This product is a digital PDF pattern designed by DS Leather Goods and not a physical item. Since this is a digital download product, returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted. Your download link will become available as soon as your order is completed.  Important: PDF files are intended for printing only and cannot be opened in a PDF editing software. ===== THE CATAMARAN BAG ===== Bag dimensions: 25cm by 18cm (~10in by 7in) Skill level: Advanced Leather: > 1.2-1.4mm thickness (3-3.5 oz), medium to soft temper. If you go up to 1.4mm, go with soft leather. > You will need a ~41/27cm (~16/11in) leather panel for the main body of the bag. For all pattern pieces you will need ~3sq feet of leather. > 2.8-3mm (7-7.5oz) thick, 20mm (5/8 inches) wide and 140cm (~55in) long strap. The strap leather must be stiff. Pattern specific tools/materials: > 2mm, 3mm and 5mm hole punches > 3 x Button Studs – 8mm cap size recommended (1 for the closure and 2 for the strap). If you choose different size studs, make sure to adjust the holes punched onto the panels and strap to match your studs’ size. Basic Instructions > Print pattern at 100% scale and verify size using the Print Accuracy Test. > Measure and cut on the outside edge of the lines. > Stitching holes in the pattern are spaced at 4mm and are 3mm off the edges. > Please read the Assembly Instructions in full before commencing with the build. ===== USES ===== > If you are a 1-person small leather crafting business you can sell as many products as you want that you made using this pattern, otherwise please consider the pattern for personal use only. > Selling or distributing this pattern via any means for commercial or non-commercial purposes and creating cut dies (clicker dies) using the pattern is forbidden. Laser cutting is not possible. > Non-handmade production of The Catamaran Bag via any means is not allowed. > If you have any questions regarding the pattern or the build, feel free to reach out to me via www.instagram.com/dsleathergoods > If you post The Catamaran Bag you have created on social media, please always credit my Instagram account and/or my Etsy shop ===== YOU WILL RECEIVE ===== 1. The Catamaran Bag digital pattern in PDF format: A4 paper size 2. The Catamaran Bag digital pattern in PDF format: Letter paper size 3. Assembly instructions PDF file with step-by-step instructions and in-progress pictures to help you with the build 4. Crafters Resources archive (.zip) file including: * Leather Crafting Tools - Beginners Guide (PDF) * Leather Thickness, Irons and Thread Sizes Chart (JPG) * Printing The Pattern - Best Practices (PDF) * Leather products pricing aid (XLS) * Leather Crafting Goals Setting Aid (PDF) * The Full DS Leather Goods Experience (JPG) Happy crafting, Deyan at DS Leather Goods