Making a Leather Tote Bag

Hello all you beautiful people!
I'm back with a slightly longer video this time. I show you how I make a leather tote bag by hand.
These are raw unlined tote bags with an inside pocket big enough to keep a cell phone and keys. The bag also has a magnetic closure.
This has been a very popular item for me and always get good reviews from my buyers.
Hope you enjoy the video! Please like and subscribe!

[@matthewdenty7760]

Watched 5 videos of a bag... couldn't wrap my head around that H bottom Your video showed it perfectly... thankyou emencly

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much for watching Matthew! I'm glad it helped 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@272Plays]

lol same XD

[@jaynesimmons2403]

Fabulous. Where do you get the press that pushes the name into the leather? What is that called? Great video. !

[@jeffmuth6504]

@@jaynesimmons2403 That is an Arbor Press that is being used in the video.

[@user-fx1jo7sx8o]

I didn't see an answer to my question of the kind of glue you use.

[@trumpeldorf]

the best video for beginners that I could find, many thanks.

[@Luke_cpt]

Wow! Thank you so much! 🤲🏽

[@lovejungkook7850]

Hi everyone! Don't be fooled . He makes it look so simple to create. This takes years of experience to make it look so simple. And he doesn't even have to say a word. Not a single word. Throughly enjoyed watching this. I ve have just subscribed. ❤

[@Luke_cpt]

thank you so much!🙏

[@marwaadelnagaty224]

I made it in one night

[@caseyhendrix8665]

Not all of us have the $3,500 or more sewing machines and other high dollar equipment that others use and still call it hand made...just my opinion. Your methods are straight forward and practical using common tools, which I like. Thanks for this!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks so much Casey! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@PoetReBlossoms]

Very nicely done. 👜 Thank you for sharing.

[@BearNPum]

Awesome, I just learned how to keep the thread secure in the eye of the needle. So simple! And the bag is an awesome project. Going to make me one.

[@Luke_cpt]

Great stuff! Good luck.. 🤞🏽🙌🏽

[@phyllisbryant4382]

Beautiful hands, and the work is simple and very contemplative! Will watch many times for the technique and will attempt! Thanks!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks so much Phyllis! 🙏

[@thniah2011]

Many thanks for this tutorial video. Wonderful to learn the art in sewing leather bags. I really appreciate your skills in showing the steps how to use the tools. Wonderful to learn from you.

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks so much Lily! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@paulineoi]

I like this. Easy to do and simply natural. I'm going to make one using crazy horse. I like the rustic natural look. Thank you Luke.

[@Luke_cpt]

thank you for watching!

[@3deshnikful]

Final step was amazing. All video is amazing) But moment with KZbin element is perfect, really creative. Thank you for this film!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@nildapennington3483]

Beautiful !! Absolutely beautiful.

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much!

[@janine7815]

Amazing build! You made look easy! Hope to see more!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@dawgyv72]

It looks easy because it is. Also the lack of attention to detail was super obvious in this video. Maybe because they got lazy to record and build at the same time but I would never buy something so carelessly made.

[@caroljohnson5879]

Beautiful bag! Also you have the most beautiful hands! I’m looking forward to more videos.

[@Luke_cpt]

LOL! Thank you so much Carol :-) I'm looking forward to bringing you guys plenty more of these. Hope you are staying safe out there!

[@caroljohnson5879]

The Local Leather Guy Yes. Staying close to home. You too as well.

[@claycooper5260]

Beautiful work.....thanks Bous

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much Clay! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@Srbska_Loza63]

Absolutely perfect!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you! 🤲🏽

[@dharmendrakumawat1093]

Thanks a lot for sharing your informative video.

[@sharonkemp3029]

All of that without a sewing machine. WOW!

[@carmenmueller2888]

I was mesmerized! What a lovely thing! I wish I could do something like that! So creative !! I tried going to the web page you mention and My lap top tells me it doesnt exist.

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks so much Carmen!🙏🏾 We will be relaunching this store soon

[@farhadfadayi7389]

beautiful bag. I like it. subscribed/liked

[@jillfreivalds9950]

It makes me appreciate the purses that I do have, and it also explains why we are paying so much for purses such as Coach, Michael Kohrs, and some of the other high-end handbags that are hand sewn, and cost so much money. The quality is a lot better.

[@anthonyclark9159]

Michael Kohrs not so much.

[@ivanasimic5817]

Amazing video, thank you for this❤

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you for watching🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@onlinestreamingnow]

This is informative. Thank you! Will try to make one :)

[@Luke_cpt]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@onlinestreamingnow]

​@@Luke_cpt I definitely will! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@vanessamiles898]

what an amazing video, everything was very clear. I have just started leather and I am dying to make this bag do you have the pattern for it?

[@cititattoo]

Beautiful hands doing work most beautifully

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much!🙏🤲

[@sol1012]

Excelente trabalho, parabéns! Do Brasil.

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you!

[@markolson7877]

Great vid...Thank you!!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you Mark! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@user-es5bc9dj2v]

참 정직한 한땀한땀이네요~~ 초보자는 따라하기 힘들겠죠??

[@rosamontgomery7382]

Hermoso trabajo!

[@laylabasha6638]

Wow stunning

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you! 😊

[@Cowandhenvintage]

Nice work 👍

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you Shannon!

[@martafarska7454]

❤Nádherná ruční práce❤

[@sarahssharings6157]

J'ai adoré, je vais faire le mien cette semaine 😍

[@Luke_cpt]

I had to type this into Google to translate, but awesome! Good luck with making it and let me know how it goes! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@sarahssharings6157]

@@Luke_cpt I loved it 😍 I will make mine this week ! أحببته كثيرا، سوف أصنع واحد لي هذا الأسبوع 😁

[@jacquelinemichel4756]

Thank you for démonstration

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you for watching!

[@silnoe3792]

Me encanto sólo haciendolo quedó tan bien explicado y con ese final del logo de KZbin como no suscribirme Gracias gracias gracias 🙏🙌🤗🇦🇷👋

[@OmarRamahi2019]

Luke: you are the man!

[@Luke_cpt]

LOL! Omar, thanks so much! 🙌🙏

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌈

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you for watching!

[@rehabsrour5639]

Very nice work

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks so much!

[@davidtrynstuff4695]

Thank you for the video. Great work! I’m starting my second bag and want to use the magnet clip. your video is the first I’ve seen that shows how to install and cover it just like I want to. Where did you get, or make, your makers mark stamp?

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey David! Thank you so much🙏🙌 Glad the video is helping you out. I had it made by a company called Bros Engraving here in Cape Town. This one is brass, but they do make magnesium ones which are a bit cheaper. Keep well and thanks for watching!

[@user-oh2ff6nt2t]

This is a very spacious diaper bag. It’s working well for cloth diapers. I can fit a days worth of cloth diapers plus clothing and essentials.

[@vanessamiles898]

how do I get your pattern plse, I have just started leather and this is the first time I am buying a pattern. love your bag. thanks

[@franciscocairrillobarria8205]

Hermoso trabajo felicitaciones

[@Luke_cpt]

Gracias!🙏

[@sarama1989]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@SharonsCreationsandAuthor]

Perfection 👜 new follower🌹

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you!🙏

[@outbackinteriors7656]

Classy

[@aliciaadams4629]

Thank you! Do you have a recommended source for getting patterns? And do you have a shop?

[@dannymarkgraf34]

great video. i have watched many videos on making a similar bag, but your video makes it seem a lot easier than the others. do you have the dimensions of the original piece you folded to start the bag? thanks again for sharing a really great video.

[@mariamarcelacelentano3521]

Hermoso trabajo!!! Podrías enviarme las medidas para poder hacerlo??? Graciasssss

[@peterww3106]

Loving the video and starting a bag! Inspired by you! The one thing I’m having trouble with is finding a press to emboss my logo into the bag. I’ve already got a brand I had made for wood turning but I’m really struggling to find an affordable press. Can I ask what is the one you’re using and if any other watchers have any recommended presses or ideas for what I could use ( or tips to make the crappy one I’ve got work better!). Thanks and keep up the great work. Subscribed!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks so much! I actually got gifted this Arbour Press from my father inlaw. The only tricky part about this one is that the branding block has to be straight before you apply any pressure. I've been caught a few times when it moves slightly and the branding ends up skew, then the whole item is basically wasted. I'd still recommend it, but brand with caution. Lol. I'm not sure if anyone else could recommend another option for but this one was bought at Adendorff Tools in Cape Town and as far as I know was fairly inexpensive. Thank you so much for watching Pedro! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@peterww3106]

@@Luke_cpt thanks for the reply Luke! Cape Town is a bit far to go! Think I’ll have to keep looking locally. In Devon 🤪

[@Luke_cpt]

@@peterww3106 good luck! 🙌🏽

[@morvencygarments6293]

I love bags

[@milkteaXP]

Love the video! What leather did you use for this? And what pricking irons do you have?

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much! It's vegetable tanned leather, 3mm thick. And this is a locally made chisel/pricking iron. I do however use the Weaver Leather chisels now. They're amazing!

[@janetpalacios9494]

excelente!!! gracias por compartir..saludos desde Perú

[@Luke_cpt]

Wow! Peru! Thank you so much, and thank you for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AdeToz]

Love the leather man. Which leather did you use

[@Martha.2127]

ARMONÍA DE ARTE, BELLEZA Y DELICADEZA, COMO RESULTADO HERMOSURA.

[@Luke_cpt]

After translating this, thank you very much Martha! 🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@olivierpochet3798]

Bravo et merci pour le partage

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you very much! 🤲🏽

[@fammnak852]

Many thanks for the video, this is really helpful to learn, what kind of stitch there are you using? Is that saddle stitch? Many thanks in advance,

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey Fammina! Thanks so much for watching..🙏🏾 Yes, I saddle stitch almost all of my goodies.. 🙌🏽

[@No1farang]

Great Video, what is your dimensions before making your first cut?

[@waldirbarros6569]

wonderfull

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you Waldir!

[@pafindolls]

adorei !! simples e objetiva quais as medidas ?por favor obrigada

[@sandrac699]

Your work is amazing! Thank You so much for sharing can u tell me what glue u use.

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you so much! I use a brand called Stapol, it's a leather and rubber adhesive

[@sandrac699]

Thank u

[@geneboyd140]

Great video, and awesome bag! What thread are you using here?

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks so much Gene! I use waxed thread for all my products.

[@mariaely9270]

Que prazer em aprender com um profissional de Exelencia!👏Obrigada!🙋💚💛💖💖💖💖💖

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you!

[@rule1624]

Thank u foe the video do u have a pattern? Or cut size on ruler cut in beginning

[@jorgeluera2731]

Question, when you installled the straps to the tote and the pocket on the inside how is it going to stay put around the magnetic clasp/button (I’m new still don’t know all the lingo or correct names to parts) because I only see 4 rivets holding it together I would really like to know I’m stumped or if anyone knows I would appreciate the help thank you in advance from TEXAS

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey Jorge! So on the top of the pocket, I make a hole for the magnet to go through so it's able to clip closed. I'm not sure if this explanation helps, if not, pop me an email on [e-mail] and I'll send you a picture that might be better for you to understand. Thanks for watching! 🤲🏽

[@dandyd14441]

New sub here. Thanks for this educational video . I really wanna ask how long you need for the measurements for sewing the around of the tote to finish stitches around ? Thanks

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey Dandy D! Thanks for the sub.. 🤲🏽 Depending on the size of your stitches, and how fast you stitch, it could take 2-3 hours depending. The more you do it, the quicker you'll take to finish it off

[@dandyd14441]

@@Luke_cpt thanks

[@andreamalo4076]

Beautiful!!! what measures do you use for joint cutting? 5x5 or 6x5 thanks !!!

[@andreamalo4076]

I'm from Uruguay

[@Luke_cpt]

@@andreamalo4076 thank you! I'm all the way out in Cape Town, South Africa. I think in this video it's 5cm x 5cm. But lately I've been making them 3cm x 3cm. Just depends on how broad you want the base of the bag to be. Happy creating!

[@andreamalo4076]

@@Luke_cpt amazing what I'm going to tell you !!! I inspired myself in Africa to make the logo of my product, I am just learning to work in leather, the corners I vary and I tell you that I have already tried 3x3 and I like it much more than 5x5 or 6x5, thanks !!! I'm very happy, my instagram account is safaribyandreamalo, greetings !!! !good week

[@Luke_cpt]

@@andreamalo4076 replies like this make me smile so much!😊 Great news! Keep at it and create goods to your liking. That's the beauty of it all.. 👌🏽 Have a great week too and be safe! 🙏🏾

[@andreamalo4076]

@@Luke_cpt Thank you thank you thank !!!!

[@xinhuachen4984]

👍👍

[@akbartolker2221]

Hi, I just subscribed to your channel, great work. What do you estimate it would cost to start doing leather craft as a hobby and what would the basic tools comprise? Thanks a lot.

[@Luke_cpt]

Hi Akbar! Thanks so much for subscribing!🙏🏾 I started off buying needles, an awl, waxed thread, cutting mat, steel ruler and a pair of good scissors. Those tools costed me around R1000 (ZAR) back in 2016. I would suggest using paper to do your mockups just to avoid wasting leather. As my journey continued I bought more tools as I went along. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@akbartolker2221]

Hi, thanks a lot for the advice. Now that I have my shopping list, need to venture out under safe conditions to get hold of the start up tools. And some off cuts.

[@Luke_cpt]

@@akbartolker2221 be safe out there, and if there's anything else I can help with feel free to ask..🙌🏽 Enjoy creating!

[@ankevanderschyff9021]

I LOVED this video thanks! How does one know how long the straps should be? 🙈

[@Luke_cpt]

Thanks for watching Anke! 🤲🏽 It depends, these straps are around 60-65cm. If it's too short, it won't fit over your shoulder. Best to try a long strap, and shorten it to your liking.

[@maryosorioduran7948]

Gracias por enseñarnos Es sencillo y muy elegante saludos desde mi bello país Colombia

[@marbench2973]

Luke please do you have the patterns for this lovely bag

[@kristinechavez5744]

Hello! Where did u get ur stitch puncher and is the rotary cutter specifically for leather or just a generic one? Thanks a lot!

[@Luke_cpt]

Hi Kristine! The chisel in this video I bought locally(Woodheads), but now I've got a set from Weaver Leather Craft. The rotary cutter is just a generic one, although, I change blades often just to make cutting easier. Thanks for watching!

[@kristinechavez5744]

@@Luke_cpt thanks a lot!!

[@user-fx1jo7sx8o]

I am enjoying making these bags. But I need to know what kind of glue you use. Please advise.

[@Luke_cpt]

I use normal glue stick now. Hold it’s just enough for me to make my holes and start stitching👌🏾

[@danielaramos4766]

Me too I want to make! what type of thread you used?

[@Luke_cpt]

I used 1.5mm waxed thread for this bag. Thanks for watching!

[@cahuillatube]

👍🏽

[@charlielate123]

Hermoso

[@Luke_cpt]

Gracias!

[@asmakhamees3252]

Wonderful video and very useful ... possible pattern of the bag or sizes in centimeters.... please

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't use any patterns, only measurements. It's around 80cm x 45cm. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@CrackedCandy]

Missed opportunity to put your nakers mark on the piece that covered up the clasp. Use a different color for some added flair. An accent piece. Overall, nice tote.

[@Sardukarmaster]

What is the prong? Like diamond but straight

[@CorneliusHanin]

How many square feet of leather to make this size tote bag?

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey Cornelius! It's about 40 decimeters in total. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@claudiofernandez9292]

podrias informar que cuero utilizas? veo que es de vaca, pero no parece vaqueta o gamuzon?

[@jpollonais]

can you tell me what weight of leather was used for this?

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey Justin! I'm not too sure on the exact weight of the leather, but it's vegetable tanned and about 3mm thick. Hope that helps!

[@jpollonais]

@@Luke_cpt it does, thank you

[@maricruzreguero6713]

Perfecto pero mejor con las medidas Gacias

[@Dahna_]

I wish you would have zoomed out the camera periodically during the construction so we could see the overall view at some points . Then zoomed back in for details .

[@mahasaber7125]

Very good Can you give us a patron of bag in Pdf

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't use any patterns, just measurements.

[@user-hf4mf5sk8s]

Очень понравилось, подписка!

[@Luke_cpt]

Thank you!🙏

[@esperanzadiazguardia5251]

Hi! What are the dimensions of the finished bag?

[@alientodediablo]

what measurements did you use, greetings

[@Luke_cpt]

It's around 80cm x 45cm 🙌🏽

[@shibaprasad8944]

Please guide how to get a 15 inch x 15 inches pure leather tote bag with zipper in India

[@roxanadiaz8176]

Hermoso trabajo. Pero ya que compartis, si realmente lo haces de ❤ darias las medidas, eso es solamente mostrar lo que sabes hacer. Y no se engañen gente es facil de hacer solo practica.

[@ashrafbasal4027]

عمل رائع كم السعر

[@strgstudio8729]

What kind of leather did you use for this bag?

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey! I used full grain vegetable tanned leather. around 2-3mm thick

[@elitaaaaaa]

hola buenos dias quisieras que por favor si puedes mandar medidas completas de los bolsos gracias

[@LouisNavor]

What kind of leather did you use?

[@Luke_cpt]

This is full grain, vegetable tanned cow hide

[@rosedangelo7731]

Hello! What was the weight of this leather? Thank you!

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey Rose! I'm not exactly sure of the weight but its about 3-4mm thick. Hope that helps!

[@rosedangelo7731]

@@Luke_cpt Thank you!!! Great bag. And thank you for showing every detail within each of your steps.

[@Luke_cpt]

@@rosedangelo7731 Glad you found it useful! Thank you for watching 🙏🙌

[@jaimezumelzu4864]

Hello, you have the measurements of the bag

[@kara33kara]

Ölçüleri nasıl elde Edebiliriz?

[@carmenmueller2888]

How many hours from start to finished ?

[@Luke_cpt]

It takes around 3 hours to make

[@SHAURMAN340]

Good afternoon Tell me, please, if you need to make a bottom of 12 centimeters in width, then on each side make a cut of 6 centimeters or can it be less? Perhaps when all the seams are sewn and turn the bag inside out, then outwardly it will not look nice from below? Tell me how best.

[@Luke_cpt]

Hi! Yes, the cuts need to be half of what you want the width to be. If its less it will not line up properly and you'll be left with a gap. If you are doing it for the first time, try with a spare piece of material before you use actual leather. Also always start with a slightly bigger piece so that you can trim it down to the perfect size. I hope this helps!

[@SHAURMAN340]

@@Luke_cpt Thanks for the feedback! I will try it for the first time. I will unsubscribe based on the result.

[@antonyi4739]

Zipped?

[@michaelnabil4690]

❤❤❤ please pattern

[@jorgeandresvenegasvalenzue5908]

to acquire the mold how can I do it

[@Luke_cpt]

Hey Jorge, which mold are you referring to?

[@maricruzreguero6713]

Medidas