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Double-cap rivets make it easy to use luxe metal hardware to attach the leather straps onto your bags - and set with just a hammer! However, hardware can be intimidating if...

This is a tutorial video to help you attach your leather straps with metal rivets and leather reinforcement washers correctly.

In this video, Klum House founder Ellie Lum will show you how to punch holes in fabric using a drive punch, mallet, and cutting board. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________        ...

In this video, Klum House founder Ellie Lum demonstrates how to set a double-cap rivet using a double-cap rivet setter, mallet, and granite slab. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Find all...

  At Klum House, we’re strong believers that you don't need a fancy sewing machine or industrial equipment to make amazing, professional-quality bags, but you will need some essential tools...

Waxed canvas is a mid-weight cotton fabric that has been saturated with wax, giving it an extra layer of protection against the elements. When sewing, the teeth of the feed...

Stamping words and phrases into your leather straps is an awesome way to personalize your bag and make a handmade gift extra special. It’s also really fun an easy to...

Fabric for practicality If you’ve ever made a bag from a Klum House kit, you know that we are big fans of waxed canvas around here. Waxed canvas is our...

Rivets are, hands-down, the most-used piece of hardware in any Klum House bag project. Rivets are metal fasteners that make it possible to attach leather to your bag (like tote...

In this video, Ellie will teach you how to cut, end punch, and hole punch leather so you can make your own leather straps from leather strips with just a...

This video features 3 different ways to set double cap rivets for attaching leather straps and details to bag projects: (1) classic setting (2) with a leather reinforcement tab (3)...