The Costermonger is the essential market tote designed as a backpack. Fill it up with wholesome goodies, leaving your hands free to tickle your dog. This is a simple satisfying sew that uses little fabric so ideal for using up some of your stash or making as a present. The instructions show you how to make it with leather or webbing.

Finished measurements length 45cm, width 40cm.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.

Suitable fabrics:

Oilskin, Dry Oilskin, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Drill, Mid weight Denim (8-14oz).

You will also need:

• Fabric Requirements: (this is an unlined bag)
• 80 - 98cm wide - 0.95M
• 98 - 150cm wide 0.70M

Leather Strap Version:

• Rivets 9MM x 8.
• Metal sliders 1" x 4
• Leather Strap 1" x  2
• Matching thread.

When inserting the rivets we recommend using a very solid surface like a cement floor so there is no movement. You will just need a hammer to set the rivets, but you will need something to make a hole in your leather, we recommend a revolving hole punch. 

Webbing Version:

• Metal sliders 1" x 2. The sliders you need will slightly depend on the webbing you use/
• Webbing 3CM wide x 1.6M.
• Matching thread.