These detailed instructions and full-size patterns offer a step-by-step guide to creating a make a rugged, roll-top backpack.

We also offer the Colton Backpack Kit that includes pre-cut and pre-punched leather pieces and sewing tools needed.

Specifications

• Finished Project Dimensions: 17 x 14 x 4.5 in. (43.18 x 35.56 x 11.43 cm)
• Includes 1 Paper Pattern & Instructions

Materials & Tools Required to Complete (not included)

• 5 to 6 oz (2 to 2.4 mm) Semi-Firm Tempered Leather (10.5 sq. ft.)
• 8 to 9 oz (3.2 to 3.6 mm) Firm Tempered Leather (5 sq. ft.)
• 1" D-Rings (4)
• 1" Center Bar Buckle
• Felt or other padding material (will be exposed)
• Harness Needles
• Thread
• Scratch Awl
• Knife
• Straight Edge
• Pricking Irons / Stitching Chisels
• Round Drive Punches
• Binder Clips or Similar
• Bell Skiver, Skiving Knife, or Wide Edger
• Wing Divider
• Thread Cutter or Scissors

Optional Tools

• Preferred Adhesive
• Stitching Horse to hold leather pieces while stitching.
• Sanding Sticks for sanding edges.
• Multi-size Wood Slicker to burnish edges.
• Gum Tragacanth for burnishing edges.
• Cotton Swab to apply burnishing solution.