Bag sewing course

Arisa bag

1. Main material:

1.1. Real leather, 1.2–1.4 mm thick — about 120 dm2 (13 ft2)

Attention! Real leather is typically sold in hides that come in different sizes and may have inconsistent thickness. Moreover, hides may have some cuts or tears. We recommend cutting out the paper pattern pieces in advance and taking them to the store with you so you can choose the appropriate hide on the spot.

1.2. Fabric, 140 cm (55") wide, with a directional print/nap, cut on a single layer — 0.9 m (1 yd)

2. Silicone rubber cord, 1 cm (3/8") in diameter — 1.3 m (1 3/8 yd)

3. Two D-rings, 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter

4. Two swivel lobster clasps with a D-ring, 2.5 cm (1") in diameter

5. One metal buckle, 3.5 cm (1 3/8") wide

6. One metal set-in snap, 1.2 cm (1/2") in diameter

7. Matching waxed thread for leather, 0.8 mm thick — 1 spool

Iori bag

1. Main fabric, 350 g/m2, 140–150 cm (55–59") wide, with a directional print/nap — 1.2 m (1 1/4 yd)

2. Lining fabric, 50 g/m2, 140 cm (55") wide — 0.65 m (3/4 yd)

3. Interfacing, 70 g/m2, 140 cm (55") wide — 1.2 m (1 1/4 yd)

IMPORTANT!  When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.

4. Stiffening (leatherboard), 2 mm thick, 50 cm (20") wide — 0.2 m (1/4 yd)

5. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1–1.5 cm (3/8–5/8") wide — 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd)

6. Paper-backed fusible web tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 12 m (13 1/8 yd)

7. One magnetic snap with prongs, 1.5 cm (5/8") in diameter

8. Matching thread — 1 spool

9. Matching topstitching thread (for example, Madeira No. 35) — 1 spool

Izumi backpack

1. Main fabric, 80–100 g/m2, 140–150 cm (55–59") wide, with a directional print/nap —1.35 m (1 1/2 yd)

2. Lining fabric, 50 g/m2, 140 cm (55") wide — 0.5 m (1/2 yd)

IMPORTANT!  When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.

3. Insulation, 200 g/m2, 150 cm (59”) wide — 1.35 m (1 1/2 yd)

4. One hidden magnetic snap, 1.5 cm (5/8") in diameter

5. Cord, 1 cm (3/8") in diameter — 2 m (2 1/8 yd)

6. One closed-bottom zipper, 20 cm (7 7/8") long

7. Matching thread — 1 spool

Maki bag

1. Main fabric, 450–500 g/m2, 140–150 cm (55–59") wide, with a directional print/nap — 0.95 m (1 yd)

2. Lining fabric, 50 g/m2, 140 cm (55") wide — 0.75 m (7/8 yd)

IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.

3. One closed-bottom metal zipper No. 5, 20 cm (7 7/8") long

4. One closed-bottom plastic zipper, 20 cm (7 7/8") long

5. Two zipper top stops for adjusting the zipper length (if needed)

6. Cord, 8 mm (just under 3/8") in diameter — 2 m (2 1/8 yd)

7. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1–1.5 cm (3/8–5/8") wide — 1.1 m (1 1/4 yd)

8. Paper-backed fusible web tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 11.5 m (12 5/8 yd)

9. Double-sided adhesive tape, 5 mm (just under 1/4") wide — 0.5 m (1/2 yd)

10. Matching thread — 1 spool

11. Matching topstitching thread (for example, Madeira No. 35) — 1 spool

Arisa bag

- Metal ruler, 50–100 cm (20–40") long

- Wing divider to mark stitching lines

- Gel pen or marker to make markings on leather

- Cutting mat, A1

- Polyurethane board for punching holes

- Granite slab, 30 cm by 30 cm (12" by 12"), 3 cm (1 1/8") thick, to buffer when punching holes

- Press tool to install a snap

- Rotary leather punch to make holes on the strap

- Rubber or shoe cement to join the bag pieces, or A 240 water-based leather adhesive that has no odor

- Tokonole burnishing gum to finish the flesh side and edges of leather

- Plastic mallet to punch holes

- Hammer to tap the glued areas

- Two sewing needles with a large eye and a blunt end

- Sewing clips to join the glued pieces

- Leather cutting template to make rounded corners

- Utility knife to cut out the bag pieces

- Flat leather skiving knife

- Chisels with two, four, and ten prongs to make holes for stitching

- Oblong punch to make a hole for the buckle prong

- Awl to open stitching holes

- Masking tape

- Spatula to apply cement

- Slicker to burnish the edges of leather

- Sandpaper in different grit sizes to finish the edges of leather

- Stitching pony to assist with hand stitching

Iori bag

- sewing machine for construction

- one-sided foot for the sewing machine

- teflon foot for the sewing machine

- pliers for installing a snap

Izumi backpack

- sewing machine for construction

- one-sided foot for the sewing machine

- teflon foot for the sewing machine

- loop turner

- elastic threader

Maki bag

- sewing machine for construction

- one-sided foot for the sewing machine

- teflon foot for the sewing machine

- long sharp-end sewing needle

- long blunt-end sewing needle

- sewing clips for finishing the handles

Arisa bag

Iori bag

Izumi backpack

Maki bag

Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:

1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.

2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).

If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com