Let’s Make a Leather Leafpack! Unique Druid Backpack Tutorial

Learn how to make a stunning and unique leather backpack designed to look like leaves stitched together. This was my very first original design when I started leatherworking and I’m so excited to finally share this tutorial with you. The “Leafpack“ is perfect for a druid, fairy, gnome, goblin, elf, or any other nature-loving character costume! ** Purchase and Download the digital PDF pattern HERE (FREE for Patrons): Support me on Patreon: Follow me on Instagram: DIMENSIONS: 11“ wide at the base, about 7“ at the top 7“ deep 15“ tall from bottom to the center of the shoulder harness. (easily fits 2 wine bottles and some snacks ;) Tools & Materials Used in this Video: - Around 15sq ft 3-4 oz Veg tan leather - 4-5oz Veg tan leather for straps/handle (3ft x 1 foot roughly) - Scissors, clear tape, cheap masking tape, lighter, 2 yards fabric Local store - Leather Shears - Box Cutter - Strap Cutter - hole punch - stitch holes - hole punch - rivet holes - Poundo Board - Leather mallet - Arbor Press - Steel plates - Custom brass stamp - Conte Crayon - Swivel Knife - Ceramic blade - Brown Gel Antique - Eco Flo Water Stain -Foam brushes - Latex-free gloves - Blue shop towels - Leather cement - 1mm waxed nylon thread - 2 bookbinding or leather stitching needles - 2lb Mini anvil - Riveting hammer - (x14) Medium double cap rivets - (x2) 1” D-rings & (x2) 1” swivel clasps - (x2) 1“ Buckles - Deer lace - (optional) Bone spike fastener Redbird Makes LLC is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the above companies, this is just where I bought my materials. Music: “The Village Looping“ by Eric Matyas “Wildlands“ by Alexander Nakarada () Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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