The Costermonger by 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.
Details
Available in the following formats:
- PDF: Includes instructions, A4 tiled print at home, and A0 files
- PDF + A0 Printing: Includes the PDF file as above and A0 printing
Difficulty
Beginner
Fabric Recommendations
Oilskin, Dry Oilskin, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Drill, Mid weight Denim (8-14oz).
- 80 – 98cm wide – 0.95M
- 98 – 150cm wide 0.70M
Notions
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.
$21.00 – $25.50
