Gift Idea: Roll-Top Backpack with Claridge Leather
Tanner Claridge, founder of Claridge Leather, made and designed a roll-top backpack. Follow his step-by-step tutorial and download the FREE pattern to get started!
Tools:
- TandyPro® by Leather Machine Co. Class 4 Dream Machine (SKU 3783-00)
- TandyPro® by Leather Machine Co. NP4 Skiving Machine (SKU 3783-14)
- TandyPro® by Leather Machine Co. Burnishing Machine (SKU 3783-25)
- TandyPro® Tools Skiving Knife (SKU 86001-07)
- Craftool® Round Drive Punches 1/8” (SKU 3777-02)
- Craftool® Round Drive Punches 1/2” (SKU 3777-16)
- Craftool® Heavy Duty Oblong Punches 1” (SKU 3121-04)
- Craftool® Heavy Duty Oblong Punches ½” (SKU 3121-01)
- Craftool® Corner Punch 9/16" (SKU 3780-00)
- TandyPro® Tools Edge Bevelers (SKU 86001-)
- TandyPro® Tools Wide Edger (SKU 86001-33)
- Craftool® Pro Detail Rougher (SKU 83005-00)
- Craftool® Bakelite Mallet (SKU 35061-01)
- Stone (SKU 32228-00) or Anvil (SKU 3101-00) for setting rivets
- Copper Rivet & Burr (#12) (SKU 11280-01)
- Craftool® Copper Rivet & Burr Setter (SKU 8110-01)
- Craftool® Rivet Cutting Pliers (SKU 3241-00)
- Craftool® Wing Divider (SKU 3607-00)
- Craftool® Strap Cutter (SKU 3080-00)
- Craftool® Poly Roller Tool (SKU 8080-00)
- TandyPro® Deluxe Leather Splitter (SKU 3796-01)
- TandyPro® Tools Burnishing Tool Set (SKU 86001-09)
Supplies:
- 5-6 oz. Leather (bag-type, medium temper) Tanner used:
- Kodiak Oil-Tanned Sides in Brown (SKU 9075-72)
- Montana Veg-Tan Sides in Tan (SKU 9159-53)
- 9-10 oz. Leather for straps Tanner used:
- Veg-Tan Saddle Skirting in Chestnut (SKU 9047-17)
- Latigo Premium Sides in Tan (SKU 9059-74)
- Tanner's Bond Permanent Adhesion Tape (3/8” and 1/8” wide) (SKU 2535-00, 03)
- TandyPro® Thread 207 in White (SKU 0784-34)
- TandyPro® Burnishing Solution (SKU 2621-01)
- 1" Center Bar Roller Buckles (SKU 1512-13) QTY: 3
- Binder Clips
Instructions:
1. Lay out leather and cut out pattern from 5-6 oz. leather
2. Cut 1” straps from 9-10 oz. leather
3. Punch all holes (1/8” and 1” oblong punches)
4. Make rivet “washers” (1/8” and 5/8” punches)
5. Bevel all edges on all the pieces as needed (w/ edge beveler)
6. Burnish all edges as needed (burnishing solution and burnishing machine + canvas/slicker)
7. Skive edges where needed (NP4)
8. Sew lash tabs and strap attachment piece onto bag using 1/8” double sided tape (Class 4 with table attachment, double presser foot)
9. Add double sided tape (3/8”) for joining large panels together
10. Sew bag panels together (Class 4 w/ table attachment and double presser foot)
11. Add double sided tape (3/8”) to rolled edges on top of bag
12. Sew rolled edges on top end of bag (Class 4 w/ table attachment, single presser foot/roller edge guide)
13. Attach straps and buckles using copper/brass rivets
14. Sew vertical seams using binder clips (Class 4 w/ table attachment, single presser foot/roller edge guide)
15. Cut “notch” at gusset
16. Remove table attachment
17. Sew bottom gusset using binder clips (Class 4, no table, double presser foot)
19. Set rivet to reinforce top of seam (at each side on top of bag)
20. Flip bag right-side out
Claridge Leather
Tanner Claridge is a Prosthetist, husband, and father from Somers, Montana. When he isn't fulfilling his dad duties to his four children or making prosthetics, he is in his leather shop teaching people all around the world the art of leatherworking!
Website: https://claridgeleather.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claridge_leather
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/claridgeleather
