How to Make a Leather Cat Piggy Bank

Cat Leather Piggy Bank Pattern – Steampunk and Floral Coin Bank

A coin bank shaped like a cat. They say cats bring wealth! The video shows the full build step by step.

Leather 1.6–1.8 mm (4–4.5 oz.), firm enough to hold its shape
Hardware Rivets – 40+ pcs for the basic model
Sam Browne stud (screw-back knob stud) – 1 pc (for the glasses option)
Decorative hardware for the steampunk version – your choice
Finished size About 23 cm (9 in) tall
Tools Leather punches, mallet, punching board, knife, blunt leather needles, thread (see my leather tools guide), rivet setter
Your download includes PDF pattern for A4 and US Letter
SVG & DXF files for laser cutting or cutting machines
Step-by-step video tutorial
Video length23 min

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