Mini Leather Tote: Make Your Own Leather Tote Kit

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Mini leather totes have taken the fashion world by storm. Instead of shelling out hundreds of dollars on a designer leather tote, why not make your own!? The Sailrite® Leather Mini Tote Bag Kit includes the pattern and materials you need to sew a fashionable mini leather tote. If you’ve never sewn leather before, don’t worry! Our video tutorial breaks down the process into easy-to-understand steps that even a novice DIYer can complete with perfect results. The kit comes in 12 color choices. Order your mini leather tote kit, then watch the video tutorial to assemble and sew your very own bespoke, high-end leather tote.

Video Chapters:

Prepare the Pattern & Cut the Leather Pieces — 1:00 min.
Prepare the Body, Pocket & Straps — 3:30 min.
Sew & Rivet the Pocket to the Body — 10:10 min.
Leather Strap Finishing — 11:55 min.
Body Relief Cut Outs — 13:35 min.
Sew Body & Straps — 15:05 min.
Sew Gusset — 16:38 min.
Prepare the Lining — 17:12 min.
Sew the Lining — 18:39 min.
Combine the Lining & Leather — 19:09 min.
Sew It All Together — 22:20 min.
Rivet Corner Tabs & Straps — 23:56 min.
Final Product — 26:27 min.

Materials List:

Included in Kit:

Chrome Tanned Cow Leather 3 to 4 oz. Single Bend Split — choose your color from the drop-down menu
Wharf Marine Treated Cotton Duck 12 oz. 55" Fabric #122858 — 1 yard
Double-Cap Rivet Installation Tool #124202
Sailrite® Hole Cutter 1/8" #125478
Double-Cap Rivets 3/8" Nickel Plated (100 pack) #124220
Paper pattern

Not Included in Kit:

Size #18 DI Leather Point Needle
Thread (we recommend Tex 90 UV Bonded Polyester Thread)
Contact cement

Tools List:

Ruler
Cutting tool
Leather mallet or maul
Work surface for cutting/punching
Leather clips
Scratch awl
Thread burner
Sewing machine

The tote features beautiful pebbled chrome tan cow leather, durable cotton duck lining, a generous-size outside pocket, two straps and decorative rivets. The bag pattern comes pre-plotted on patterning paper. The pattern pieces are labeled for you, making assembly a breeze.

Once the pieces are cut out, we recommend gluing the paper pattern to a backing material like poster board or cardboard to make a reusable template. Then, simply order more chrome tan leather hide and cotton duck lining and make as many leather totes as you like! These totes make great gifts for birthdays, holidays and more.

This project is perfect for beginner leather crafters who want to practice their techniques and learn some basic leather skills. Here are just a few of the skills you’ll master while making this tote bag:

How to sew a bag lining.
How to add a bag pocket.
How to install rivets.
How to topstitch leather.
And more!

X Ht 300783 2 — Mini tote finished dimensions: 8-1/2"W x 10"H x 4-1/2"D

What did you think of this leather tote bag kit? Are you looking for more leatherwork projects? Click here to browse our leather DIYs. We’ll teach you how to make a coaster, tote bag, sunglasses case and more.

Welcome to your leather resource. We’re here to take the guesswork out of leather crafting. Sailrite has all the tools and know-how you need to support your journey to becoming a master leatherworker. Learn about leather crafting with our informative blogs, or explore our collection of veg tan and chrome tan hides, quality tools, and Fiebing’s dyes and protectants.

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