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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...

In this workshop replay, Ellie teaches all about making high-quality bags at home with waxed canvas, the best leather for straps, and two types of rivets (double-cap & tubular), as well as setting tools, best...

In this workshop replay, Klum House founder Ellie Lum talks all about getting started in bag making! One of the most common questions we get here at Klum House is: What sewing...

Both our Maywood Totepack and Naito Bucket Bag use a magnetic snap rivet. A single magnetic snap rivet consists of four pieces: two caps, an "innie" magnet and an "outie" magnet....

Both our Maywood Totepack and Naito Bucket Bag use a hardware closure called a magnetic snap rivet. If you happen to set your magnetic snap rivet incorrectly, don't worry! It's totally...

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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. This tutorial can be used for any of your bag projects...

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...

In this video, Klum House founder Ellie Lum will show you how to set a Line 24 Snap. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________         _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Find Tools and Snaps here: ...

A Line 24 Snap is a metal closure that consists of four pieces: the cap and socket, which are set together on one side, and the eyelet and stud. which...

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...