This was one of the first bags I made. It's really not a hard build at all. There's so much that goes into it though I don't know where to start.



I suppose the first thing is to choose the right kind of leather for the kind of bag you want. Too thin and flexible, and it'll stretch and tear when it's overloaded. Too thick and stiff, and it won't hold your stuff properly.



I did not use a template. I just sort of made it up as I went along. It's really just 4 pieces. The front, bottom, back,and flap is one long piece. Then two sides, and a square for the inside pocket.