How to Make a Duffel Bag - Video Tutorial and Pattern Download

[@lizellevanwyk1570]

My partner is busy studying and dropped everything when receiving the tutorial notification to watch it. We love watching the videos and enjoy your sense of humour.

[@biglionpro]

Jip thats me dropping everything, running around the house like a herold shouting Tony is on KZbin at long last with his duffle bag video......... thank you Tony for making leatherwork great again.

[@lswen7737]

Tony, I just finished the big "one"! It is gorgeous! You can pack the bedroom closet in it. I want send a picture and will do so once I figure out how to do it. I'm 83 and am technologically challenged. The pattern is great and your instructions very easy to follow? Thanks

[@barryjohansen9936]

Tony says a ‘Zen master’ might make this bag. I find the video very relaxing; the music, his voice, the beautiful soft leather.... Tony is to leatherwork as Bob Ross is to painting (“Next we tap in some happy little rivets’)

[@Struthio_Camelus]

@@barryjohansen9936 Maybe fewer happy accidents with knives, needles, punches, and awls than paintbrushes?

[@johnh5008]

Very nice bags. I might suggest using a zipper with two pulls, one at either end. That way you can put a small travel lock on it if you want.

[@Mraquaholic]

You do make me smile Tony. You should have your own TV show. Keep on keeping on my friend.

[@johnlane7080]

A lot of work but truly magnificent. Your patterns have inspired me to greater heights in my leather work. Thank you Tony.😊

[@Подсолнух-и1о]

I've just made this bag!!!! It's my first big job. Thanks a lot Tony for pleasure from this work! It was hard for me, but now I'm very proud💪

[@DieselpunkRo]

Glad I could help!

[@talexander7217]

I just finished this duffle. Gotta say, there was more cussing with this one than on any other I've made. Well worth it though.

[@clairewelsman1489]

Lol same here, air was blue, nearly binned it twice, but looks great once done.

[@hethuszar01]

Why does this video still not have millions of views? This will be my magnus opus. Thank you for the detailed instructions.

[@marievanrensburg7188]

Hi Tony. Love the design! I used some 'feet' instead of the rivets so that the leather does not get damaged. It works well! The bottom is reinforced with shoemakers cardboard, and covered with a lining of pigskin. Looks great! Thanks for a great piece of work....took 3 days to make but worth it!

[@jamachen]

Made the small one. Perfect for one night trips. Now I’m on to the big one. !!!

[@ssgmasoner]

What can I say, I love Tony's patterns! I liked this duffel bag pattern so much I bought it twice! It is a very long project and very tedious, but well worth the effort! Thanks Tony!

[@BigbradF23]

Tony is the best ! "If youre a Zen master" haha love it no one is making you do this bag good luck all - Brad

[@benramirez1436]

I just bought everything needed to complete this project! Thank you for the great tutorial! Let the fun begin!

[@Cr3at1vem1nd]

Did you complete it?

[@ramanngasoring7954]

Beautiful duffel bag and it will look better and better as it get older just like wine and it will last generations to come. The colour and the design match perfect! Your finishing is completely impeccable!

[@joachimvankerrebroeck1770]

I love it, I don't know if you read the comments or not but if you do: one small tip that I've learnt is to use a tiny bit of loctite on your fastening studs. I've known them to come loose sooner or later and if you do that the chance is lowered drastically. If you have replacements it's not a problem but if you've sold the item to someone they don't typically have the hardware.

[@jimathey6153]

This Old LEATHER SMITH says, now that U talk through UR videos more new Crafters will understand what U R doing, the explanation is better in verbal terms NOW than before, GREAT JOB TONY GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@momma.mash.potatoes6335]

I made it. It's alot of work but it's beautiful. The pattern is easy to follow. Tony really walks you through the whole entire thing . Cutting out my second pattern from this guy now . I love his patterns

[@alexandrepohlmann7490]

Very nice bag! Tons of work but just like everything in life that is good. I Just suggest you to use some glue on the threads of the bolt so it would prevent to get loose over time. Best regards!

[@nadiashendg8609]

I love this design so much , I will do it , thanks so much Tony

[@leemegariz5998]

I love the tutorial, your explanation is great. Mostly I like the dry humor! Since I respond to that, I subscribed!

[@ЛеонидДворецкий-я6щ]

Великолепная работа! Тони! Вы крутой мастер!!!

[@lswen7737]

Tony you are amazing. The pattern is great and your instructions the very best!!!!

[@cfink6041]

It's all you Tony; we are here because of you. Thank you!

[@malysyforethought1195]

Thank you, this was lovely. The needlework is an art form, the music is just perfect and the tip for inserting the zip is priceless. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PeeWee33772]

Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I love this massive holdall. Time to start saving up some spondoolicks.

[@freewilly321]

OMG, I am just putting the finishing touches on the small version of this bag - it was a monster of a project but it is by far my favorite leather project to date because of the results. What an awesome pattern. I will post pictures to your Facebook group in the next couple of days as soon as the bag is 100% done.

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

The opening part makes me feel like you are both mad and proud of me at the same time haha. Seriously though great video you have a new subscriber

[@lizuys8445]

Hi Tony Thanks for your awesome videos. Really love your way of teaching. I made my own bag, based on your design, but not using your pattern - my currency is worth NOTHING against the $ so it would have just been way too expensive to buy your pattern. But I’m very happy with how my bag came out. Thanks again!

[@nicolaspablo4616]

Watched through the end. Great job! Very nice Duffel Bag 🙌🏻

[@raymondrussell500]

As usual. Tony has made another great leather piece. A work of art! Thank you Tony

[@srqsup]

I was just looking for my next project having completed the Legendary Explorer Bag.

[@geraldreed277]

I would like the plan to make your stitching pony for sewing...Dr Reed..thanks

[@petercordingley927]

Never disappointed with the videos, this is amazing and I am inspired to have a go! I have a lot of leather off cuts and rolls and rolls of upholstery wool weaves like herringbone and tweeds. If you don't mind I might blend the two to achieve a contrast. Please keep making these videos as they really inspire my creative mind.

[@philipdebacker]

Hi Tony, love your work. It’s amazing!

[@KostasVrass]

WOW!!!! This is one seriously nice bag!! I definitely don't need another bag, but i'm gonna make it just to have it.... 👍👍

[@Mixerenko]

Thank you for the video!!! looked with pleasure !!! Greetings from Russia😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@rahulpoddar801]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤ for giving such a beautiful tutorial. Loved so much to watch the building process.

[@patriciagauthier7744]

Hi from Florida

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Great build, nice design. Thank you Tony.

[@ZabWO]

Прекрасная работа, Тони! Я повторил. Справился за три дня. Всегда приятно смотреть твои видео.

[@lybakova_svetlana]

Здравствуйте! Подскажите , пожалуйста, какие размеры у сумки в готовом виде получаются?

[@ZabWO]

@@lybakova_svetlana здравствуйте, т.к. она не квадратная, то размеры приблизительные и зависят от наполненности, поэтому засунул две половинчатые подушки и получилось в длине около 60 см. , ширина 35, высота порядка 30. Повторюсь, сумка не жесткая, по крайней мере у меня.

[@lybakova_svetlana]

@@ZabWO спасибо большое 😊

[@МихаилШуптар-п6щ]

Приветствую! Скажите, а какую кожу использовали для этой сумки? Какой толщины? Спасибо.

[@marcusm.8374]

Very nice duffel bag ! I just bought the patterns. Thanks a lot Tony !

[@ryanj.hanson6920]

I'm here because you are ausome Tony!!!

[@brynpointen2586]

When did Antonio Banderas start doing leatherwork?! Jokes aside - awesome work! Thanks for showing the process

[@duxallinarow]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks Tony is Antonio's doppelganger!

[@aarondebellis7197]

It's Father Guido Sarducci...kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooilmaafd7KCf9E I love Tony's work! I have learned so much and created so many awesome works of leather. Tony is getting funnier every day.

[@lamontcranston8181]

His voice reminds me of Christopher Walken.

[@clairewelsman1489]

Thank you for another great pattern.. it was.. brutal and a total swearfest, but 1000% worth the result

[@MightyMirk]

What about the edge finish? Did you burnish them? I think about using a veg tan leather for this build, should I burnish the edges in this case?

[@Igortxu123]

Amazing bag Toni!!!Good job

[@J4RH]

Juste another peace of Art ! And the price of the pattern is just mind blowing. I thought it would me much expensive (because, I imagine, there is a lot of work involved !). You dit it Tony ! Once again ! Congratz my friend !

[@mikeatpaintstorm]

Another Beautiful Product and amazing video keep of the great work

[@1nKev1n]

Please tell me how you came to this craft? Did you like it before you started doing this? Or do you like it after a while? Thanks!

[@GoblinsWorkshop]

Thank you Tony.

[@larry1911]

Always enjoy your videos. I learn something new every time! Wish you would put the dimensions of the finished product on the website where you sell the patterns. I want to make one that will fit under an airplane seat. Really like the way you built the shoulder strap. I like using the Sam Brown buttons whenever I can.

[@joeontiveros7116]

I've downloaded the pattern but can you please advise as to the amount of leather used as well as other materials list, Thank You

[@ruslanzin1773]

Спасибо за видео, очень крутой и харизматичный дядька. Классный канал.

[@quay1251]

I'm absolutely certain. 😆 Yes, I insist. 😆 it is what it is. I'm going to attempt it!

[@ginnysimpson5232]

Wonderful build.

[@MCRHINO500]

Dude, you are so underrated. I love how you grasp your viewers, definitely deserve a subscription

[@moseswiles5734]

Those are awesome bags. I'll definitely attempt this soon

[@cashsales2417]

you are hilarious dude!!! love your vids!!

[@VladimirNaumoff]

Excellent. That's what I was looking for. Great job Tony.

[@crackerjack010101]

Tony as I saw the build up for the new design I was somewhat relieved that it didn’t interest me. Bad back and all, I knew this big ole bag was well out of my tolerance limits. Didn’t even watch the release of the vid until this morning. Came for the humor. 🤷🏼‍♀️ then you pull out that sexy small version. Dammit. Gotta buy another pattern rofl funny how I don’t really need another bag of any sort but watching you build the large I’m thinking of what contrived purpose can I rationalize making the small version lol I will find a good purpose for it!

[@AJ_BC]

Excellent! And how do you create a model like this? Trial and error, a book? Thanks!

[@FDDisaFelon]

Looking forward to the 100,000 sales giveaway ... I would really like that bag, but I suppose I will just have to make it myself.

[@zoemayasdadutube]

Nice bag.

[@meximike1419]

I glued the two large pieces together. Can I just sew it in without the sandwich part? Or will it not hold up?

[@martinemilio7175]

Beautiful bag...lot of work 👌

[@NotRorygreen]

Does anyone know what sort of hole punch he is using 15:15 into the video?

[@jarden714]

Ok..look. imma keep it 100. Im already sold on this channel. This dude is awesome. Liked, subscribed, annnnnd will attempt...in the future that is. Lmfao.

[@blanebellerud5811]

would you publish a picture of your stitching clamp, I have not seen one like it before.

[@enki2958]

You might take a look at this one: www.etsy.com/de/listing/797789133/nahte-pony-leder-pony-lederklemme?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitching+pony&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1

[@jonjensen6745]

I will do the large one. This is the way.

[@sherine.elsayed1286]

Very hard work 👍

[@vadimpeshkov1576]

Thanks, Tony! Very nice!!!

[@bagramdave883]

Is it ok to attach the handles before the 2 sides are attached to each other? I don't want to F it up, but maybe it will be easier for me to stitch before I have to sew through from inside the bag

[@dreamwarriors979]

Awesome bag again & again ❣️ love it Tony Thx 4 that

[@danielwilliams5618]

In the video when you attach the four side panels together at 18:59 the second row of holes at the top of the bag (where the zipper is attached) is "missing" (not shown in the video) even when it demonstrated at 19:44 - the second row of holes IS NOT THERE? Did you put them in later, The second row of holes is clearly visible at 29:44 or am I just not getting something here?

[@DieselpunkRo]

I may have added them later, cannot remember

[@danielwilliams5618]

@@DieselpunkRo Thanks Tony, I got it... In any case when I actually start stitching it all made sense...

[@Kathysings]

@@DieselpunkRo right1

[@Kathysings]

@@DieselpunkRo kind of important

[@joshuablackwell1761]

Can you tell me what leather you used here? This is beautiful!

[@ruslanzin1773]

I think it pull-up

[@ewayne1527]

Why do you punch holes for stitching and not stitching chisels? What diameter thread do you use for stitching?

[@danielleappay652]

I have jacket quality leather at home. Would that be suitable? It's quite thin and supple (can sew it on my domestic sewing machine with leather needles).

[@Famus98]

Hi, I have a question, is there a template for the smaller wersion too or I can acheave this by resizing the bigger pattern?

[@McArid]

Great build and nice design. I enjoyed watching your video very much. One question though: Is there a specific reason why you punch each hole individually and do not work with stitching irons?

[@timotoxic4664]

Is it easier to built bag like this one with truck tarpaulin? Leather is fare more expensive, for a first try.

[@chainduck]

Hey Tony - I have a large enough hide to do the entire main body (parts a, b, c, d, e) of the bag in a single piece. Is there any reason to cut it all into smaller pieces and then sew it back together?

[@gordonhood6265]

Tony, you mentioned a smaller version of the bag, is there a pattern for the smaller one?? Thanks for a fantastic video project.

[@nathanhillawi9136]

The smaller bag pattern comes with the large bag pattern

[@trevorallen8872]

Can I use veg tanned leather for the whole build?

[@JointerMark]

Thank you for posting this! I greatly enjoy your very informative and entertaining videos. I am a very very beginner at leather working and was wondering if you could use masking tape to hold the two edge pieces together while you are stitching or us that just an unneeded step?

[@teacherlaurel4020]

Hi Tony, we have watched all of your videos and have bought many patterns, Because we like the way you put the stitch holes in them. We are in the process of making this bag and the leather we are using scratches very easily. Can you tell us what kind of leather you are using? Because yours looks fantastic!

[@memakattak]

This has got to be some of the nicest leathers I have ever seen. I purchased the template, anyone know where to buy that leather from? Any direction would be appreciated

[@archiem6323]

I insist. I need those patterns. Thanks for sharing. -zone34

[@Artesaníasytradiciones]

Muy bueno Tony

[@newfoundcars]

Hey, I really want to make this bag but have a few questions, what leather are you using? And where can I buy it? Also How many square feet is required to make this bag?

[@alexandersagnella3056]

What type of cutter for the female hole for Sam Browne botton?

[@michaelbird1134]

Hi Tony, I love this bag. I've used the large bag for a while now. I recently looked back at the pattern because I want to make a shoulder strap. I feel foolish asking but I don't see the shoulder strap in the pattern. Did I miss it? You gave a tutorial on the strap in the video but I don't see the shoulder strap pattern. Is there a link to that somewhere? I got both the medium and large patterns but neither show the shoulder strap. Love the bag. Love your tutorials. Thanks

[@pilovar7673]

Hi Tony. Very cool work, hard work. Thank you for the video. How much leather is needed for this bag and how thick?

[@UcfHHazzi]

so Greek, can't hide it ;) Thank you so much :)

[@edkovac8978]

I wonder how many stitch holes is there....

[@Kathysings]

why do I have 2 rows of stitching when sewing the ends together, but the video only shows one?

[@sidneifrancisco1897]

Tudo bom sou do Brasil gosto muito dos seu vídeo você vende o seu molde

[@felipefranco2852]

How much leather do I need to make the bags?

[@E2Grunt]

Tony, I just got my pattern pack and I'm starting on the big one. What are your thoughts on machine stitching it instead of hand stitch?

[@alexandersagnella3056]

What is the right glue to use?

[@pavelaravin257]

Good afternoon! And what is this skin? Where can I buy? Thanks