How to Make the Aiko Dog Leather Bag

Dog Leather Bag Pattern – Aiko Crossbody Shoulder Bag with Dog Face

A bag inspired by my dog Aiko, made for dog lovers. The video covers cutting, stitching and assembling the bag.

Leather Medium-firm vegetable-tanned leather 1.2–1.6 mm (3–4 oz.), about 0.55 m² (5.9 sq ft)
Hardware Rivets – 7 pcs
Chicago screws – 2 pcs
Steel D-rings 2.5 cm (1 in) – 3 pcs
Carabiners 2.5 cm (1 in) – 3 pcs
#5 zipper, about 50 cm (20 in) – 1 pc
#4 jeans zippers 18 cm (7.1 in) – 2 pcs
Metal rings 10 mm (0.39 in) – 2 pcs
Strap slider and strap loop – 1 pc each (sized to your strap width)
Other materials Shoulder strap 120 cm (47 in) or longer
Finished size Width 26 cm (10.2 in), height 26 cm (10.2 in), depth 10 cm (3.9 in)
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
A separate file with strap slider and loop sizes for 30, 35, 38, 40 and 50 mm (1.18–2 in) straps
Step-by-step video tutorial
Video length18 min

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