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This is a recording of a live workshop that took place on June 8, 2021. Klum House founder Ellie Lum shared invaluable tips and tricks for heavy-duty sewing on a home...

The Slabtown is a heavy-duty rolltop backpack, built for adventurous makers. After many months of anticipation, we are very excited to announce that the newest addition to the Klum House...

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 will show you how to set a Line 24 Snap. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________         _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Find Tools and Snaps here: ...

First things first. So, you know this bag we’ve been talking about forever? (Well, since last November, actually, but what even is time anymore?) This totally next-level, heavy-duty, super-functional, rolltop...

We thought it would be fun to go back and track the evolution of the Slabtown Backpack through some of its earlier iterations to help illustrate what it takes for...

  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...

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...

A topstitch is a strong, decorative stitch that is visible on the outside of your bag and helps create a really professional finished product. Our newest pattern, the Slabtown Rolltop...

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...