The Costermonger - Merchant & Mills

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.

Skill level: Beginner

Fabric Requirements: (this is an unlined bag)

80 – 98cm wide – 0.95M

98 – 150cm wide 0.70M

Leather Strap Version: 

Rivets or chicago screws 8 x 9mm

Metal sliders 4 x 1″  

Leather Strap 2 x 1″ x 89cm long 

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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 2 x 1″. The sliders you need will slightly depend on the webbing you use. 

1.6m of webbing 3cm wide

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Suggested Fabrics:

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

Finished measurements length 45cm, width 40cm.