Leather tote bag pattern — custom dimensions
Tote bag pattern: parameters, piece list, and SVG and DXF examples. Change the dimensions in VLOTHO CAD and export your own patterns.
Tote bag with two handles and a front zip pocket. The top and bottom widths, body height, depth, pocket dimensions, and handle rise can be configured.
Open this example in the designerThe example opens with the dimensions specified below. Its changes are saved separately from your regular work. You can return to it using the link in the editor.
Example source parameters
Linear dimensions are given in millimeters. Parameter names match the designer fields; these are the initial settings and can be changed.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Width at top | 340 |
| Width at bottom | 300 |
| Body height | 390 |
| Depth | 110 |
| Bottom rounding | 24 |
| Pocket zipper length | 240 |
| Zipper: distance from the top | 235 |
| Pocket bag height | 130 |
| Fastener spacing | 170 |
| Handle rise | 145 |
| Handle width | 20 |
| Shoulder strap length | 1100 |
| Shoulder strap width | 16 |
| Leather thickness | 1.5 |
| Seam allowance | 6 |
Parts in this example
The dimensions below are derived from the geometric model. The parts list changes with the parameters and enabled options.
| Piece | Size, mm |
|---|---|
| Front wall | 340.0 × 390.0 |
| Back panel | 340.0 × 390.0 |
| Side panel and bottom | 1063.0 × 110.0 |
| Top facing — front | 340.0 × 55.0 |
| Top facing — back | 340.0 × 55.0 |
| Handle — front | 443.4 × 20.0 |
| Handle — back | 443.4 × 20.0 |
| Pocket bag — with window | 264.0 × 130.0 |
| Pocket bag — back | 264.0 × 130.0 |
| Shoulder strap | 1170.0 × 16.0 |
| Strap attachment — left | 20.0 × 80.0 |
| Strap attachment — right | 20.0 × 80.0 |
How the size changes the pattern piece
Calculation example: the top width parameter was changed from 340 to 374 mm. The diagram shows the Front panel piece before and after recalculation at the same scale.
You can also download the modified JSON project. After modification, check the assembly on a mockup.
Download the pattern example
The files were generated using the standard VLOTHO CAD export from the parameters specified above. They show the model geometry and do not replace checking the product in the material.
PDF A4, 33 sheetsPDF patterns, 1:1SVG patterns, 1:1DXF patterns, mmJSON project
PDF A4 automatically selects portrait or landscape pages and rotates the pieces to reduce the number of sheets. For assembly, a 10 mm overlap, numbers, and alignment marks are provided. The standard PDF contains one piece per page. Both variants include a 100 mm test segment. For your own dimensions, modify the project and export a new PDF. How to print patterns at 1:1 scale.
What to check before cutting
Check the pocket opening size, pocket bag, and distance between the handle attachments. The model's initial dimensions are examples: measure the required capacity and adjust the construction before cutting.
VLOTHO CAD builds a geometric prototype. Allowances for bending, skiving, assembly thickness, and construction methods are determined by your material. Start with a paper mockup and a trial piece.
How to get a pattern for your dimensions
- Open the model and set the dimensions in millimeters. To reproduce the tabular example, first load its JSON.
- Check the parts list and enabled options. Adjust the seam and dimensions for your material.
- Save the project and export a new pattern set. After changing the dimensions, the previous files no longer correspond to the project.
Dimension reference for this model: Baseline. Dimensions in the parts table and the outer cut contour may differ due to the seam allowance. How to check seam allowances and stitching lines.
File preparation
Printing patterns on A4 at 1:1 scale · DXF units and layers before cutting
Next step
Construction and export instructions · Manual contour editing · All models