You can use 5-6 oz leather for the whole thing. I used 8 oz for strap, closure straps and the gusset. It is good to make the gusset out of something really thick and firm. For the front and back panel I used 4 oz velvety chrome tan, and 3 oz for the top handle loop holders. Also if you decide to make the rear pocket, use something not too thick as well.
Hardware:
2 x 1” swivel hooks (or you can attach the straps directly to D-rings if you want) Rivets or chicago screws 2 x 1” D-rings 2 x 3/4” loops for top handle 8 x button studs (size is up to you, something medium)
Pattern is designed for hand stitching. Comes with written instructions and video tutorial.
The pattern has stitching holes marked for 5 SPI stitching irons (5 stitches per inch, or approximately 5.2 mm). 5 mm stitching irons made by metric system sometimes fit, sometimes they don’t (depending on manufacturer). If you have 5 mm irons and the spacing seems a tad too large for them you can print the pattern at 96.2% scale. I advise to print one page and try your irons to see how they fit before printing the entire pattern.
Formats: A4 and USLetter.
Video about how to print the patterns and solve common printing problems if they happen: https://youtu.be/iBfn8cXseMY
