{"product_id":"ds-117-the-mermaid-bag-digital-pattern","title":"DS-117 The Mermaid Bag Digital Pattern","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a PDF leather pattern to create the Mermaid cross body bag. The Mermaid bag is the Frigate Bag baby sister. More compact in size, it introduces a couple of new things to the design and the build: a leather twist closure and piping that gets tucked in on both ends of its stitch line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mermaid is designed for everyday carry and will hold all daily essentials. The opportunities for 2 or even 3 colors combinations are vast especially when the bag is made with the twist closure. For those wanting to skip the twist closure, the download also includes some patterns for the closure flap and front panel that will allow you to use other types of closures - magnets, snap buttons, LOXX type closure etc. Note that there are no specific assembly instructions for such other closures included. I just thought those blank slate patterns will be helpful if one wants to venture into such closure types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo adjustable strap patterns are included as well - classic buckle-based one and one using a couple of stud buttons as means to adjust the strap length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappy crafting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeyan :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is a digital PDF pattern designed by DS Leather Goods and not a physical item. Since this is a digital download product, returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted. Your download link will become available as soon as your order is completed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: PDF files are intended for printing only and cannot be opened in a PDF editing software. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE MERMAID BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBag dimensions: 21\/15\/6.5 cm ~ 8.3\/5.9\/2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill level: Advanced (skiving and precision cutting skills required)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Measure and cut on the outside edge of the lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Stitching holes in the pattern are spaced at 4mm, however due to curves and irregular shapes might differ slightly at some spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Please read through the Assembly Instructions files in full before commencing the build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern specific tools:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Bag: 5mm \u0026amp; 15mm hole punches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Straps: 1mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm hole punches (see the strap patterns for details)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather \u0026amp; Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; For the main body of the bag: 2-2.2mm thick (5-5.5oz), medium temper leather. You will need a bit under 2 sqf of leather excluding the strap. The longest piece is ~45cm; the widest piece is ~23cm. All of those pieces will fit in a 52\/33cm panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; For the piping \u0026amp; closure flap lining you will need 0.5-0.8mm thick medium to soft temper leather approximately 3cm wide and 45cm long . Also required is ~38.5cm long and 2 or 3 mm thick round leather cord or alternatively paracord or plastic foam piping of the same size and thickness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: you can go up to 1mm thickness for the piping leather just make sure it is soft and that you use 2mm leather cord instead of 3mm one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the lining\/piping leather will come up to ~0.65 sq feet of leather and will fit onto a 45\/13cm panel. The longest piece is ~45cm, the widest one is ~9cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Leather for the strap: 2.0-2.2mm thickness (5-5.5oz). The strap is 20mm wide and you need two pieces – one 48cm (~19in) long and one 90cm (~35in) long. You can use the same leather as for the main body of the bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButton Studs Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Hardware: 2 x 20mm swivel clasp buckles, 2 x 20mm D-rings, 2 x button studs (7mm or 8mm cap diameter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole Belt Buckle Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Hardware for the strap: 2 x 20mm swivel clasp buckles, 2 x 20mm D-rings, 1 x 20mm whole belt buckle (also known as center bar buckle).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Hardware for the Twister Closure: 1 x Chicago Screw with post length 10mm and post width 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; If you are a 1-person small leather crafting business you can sell as many products as you want that you made using this pattern, otherwise please consider the pattern for personal use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; Selling or distributing this pattern via any means for commercial or non-commercial purposes is forbidden. Mass production of The Mermaid Bag via any means is not allowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt; If you have any questions regarding the pattern or the build, feel free to reach out to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYOU WILL RECEIVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=====\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. The Mermaid Bag digital pattern in PDF format: A4 size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. The Mermaid Bag digital pattern in PDF format: Letter size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Step-by-step assembly instructions PDF including in-progress pictures to guide you through the build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Assembly instructions for the straps - a PDF including step-by-step instructions and in-progress pictures to guide you with the build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: PDF files are intended for printing and cannot be opened in PDF editing software. Laser cutting is not possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappy crafting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeyan at DS Leather Goods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DS Leather Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53855311724860,"sku":"DS-117","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/0021\/files\/01_fc4b23ef-3c0a-4451-af7d-b7f6226cbb66.jpg?v=1784848683","url":"https:\/\/www.rmleathersupply.com\/products\/ds-117-the-mermaid-bag-digital-pattern","provider":"Rocky Mountain Leather Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}