Free pattern for Francois travel bag by VasileandPavel

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Free pattern for Francois travel bag by VasileandPavel.

It contains a PDF pattern and a detailed video tutorial on how to make a leather briefcase for a 17-inch laptop. It can also be used as a travel bag or duffel bag. This handmade bag can be a special gift for a loved one.

DIFFICULTY: HARD

SIZE
✦ BODY: 45/34/14 cm or 17.7/13.4/5.5 in.
✦ PATCH POCKET: 34/27 cm or 13.4/10.6 in.

MATERIALS
✦ BODY: 2.4 mm (6 oz) thick vegetable leather (or leather lined with pigskin to achieve the same thickness and consistency) (1.2 sq. m).
✦ PATCH POCKET: 1-1.2 mm (2-3 oz) thick leather.
✦ STRAPS AND ACCENTS: 4 mm (10 oz) for contrast (or leather on lining) (0.3 sq. m).
✦ Waxed thread 1 mm.
✦ Edge dyeing

HARDWARE
✦ 2 x 25 mm D-rings.
✦ 5 x 25 mm buckles.
✦ 4 snaps (2 for patch pocket and 2 for handle)
✦ 1 YKK zipper (length 53 cm or 20.9 in changed from length 60 cm or 23.6 in)

TOOLS
- cutter
- 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) round hole punch
- needles
- rubber mallet
- cutting plate