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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...

We came across textile and embroidery artist Christi Johnson (@christijay) on Instagram a few months back and were immediately enamored with her work—which, as described on Christi's website, "combines cosmic visions and...

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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________        ...

  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 midweight 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...

Adding a leather pull to your zipper slider is a quick, easy way to add an extra level of professional finish to your bag. Our brass YKK zippers have a...

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...

  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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....

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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...