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Let's talk rivets - those little metal fasteners that pack a serious punch in bag making. Rivets are what turn a regular bag into a tough-as-nails carryall that'll last for...

With some basic sewing skills and a sense of adventure, it’s totally possible to create durable, professional-quality bags at home, without industrial equipment. In this workshop replay, Ellie teaches waxed...

Calling all bag making newbies! Novice sewists! Hardware hesitant! Bag-curious folks! Here’s where to start, and what you actually need to make your first bag.

A magnetic snap rivet (sometimes called a rivet-back magnetic snap) is similar to a regular magnetic snap, except the reverse side shows up like a finished rivet cap on the...

If you happen to set your magnetic snap rivet incorrectly, don't worry! It's totally possible to remove it and set a new one.

You can install a Chicago screw with just a flathead screwdriver, but it's a lot easier with a Chicago screw tool. Here's how it works, plus when to reach for...

The fastest way to remove a rivet is with a rivet removal tool: match the hole to your rivet's diameter, center the strike post, and hit it with a mallet....

At Klum House we love adding leather to our bags using metal rivets, whether it's tote bag straps, zipper pulls, or reinforcement tabs. Setting leather with rivets is a great...

How to set a Line 24 snap with a hand setting tool so it holds up to years of wear and tear, and how to drill it back out again...

Whether it's a backpack strap, a crossbody strap, or even a belt, learning how to add a buckle to a leather strap gives you more options for adjustability and custom...

Hardware can sometimes be intimidating for bag making newbies, but it shouldn’t be! Rivets, snaps, buckles, O-rings — these metal details are like the icing on the cake, adding weight,...

Tubular rivets are extra-strength rivets. They work really well on projects where the straps really need that extra hold in order to stand up to the wear and tear and...