Merchant & Mills : Costermonger Bag Pattern
The Costermonger is the essential market tote designed as a backpack, fill it up with wholesome goods.
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished bag measurements: length 45cm, width 40cm.
Suggested Fabrics: Oilskin, Dry Oilskin, mid-heavy weight cotton canvas or drill, mid-weight denims.
Fabric Requirements (this is an unlined bag):
- 80 – 98cm wide fabric: 0.95m
- 98 – 150cm wide fabric: 0.70m
Leather Strap Version:
- Rivets or chicago screws 8 x 9mm
- 4 x 1" Metal sliders
- 2 x Leather Strap 1″ x 89cm long
- Matching thread
When inserting the rivets use 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 like a revolving hole punch.
Webbing Version:
- 1.6m of webbing 3cm wide.
- 2 x Metal sliders 1.25" wide, or to fit your webbing. Please note: The size of the sliders depends on the width of your webbing. If using a different width of webbing please ensure you purchase the corresponding slider size.
- Matching thread