Blog
Tutorials, Inspiration & Community
Blog
-
How to use a walking foot
A walking foot, also called a “quilting foot,” is a sewing machine accessory with built-in feed does to help guide multiple layers of heavy-duty fabric through the machine. We find...
-
How to Install a Buckle
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...
-
The Process of Designing the Slabtown Backpack
Ellie gives a behind-the-scenes look at her process designing the Slabtown Backpack. She talks about her design inspiration, her roots in the industrial sewing industry, and special considerations for designing...
-
How a Klum House kit is made
Back in the olden days (circa 2016), Klum House began as a small sewing school in the basement of Ellie’s home. Students came to Klum House workshops to learn how...
-
Essential Guide to Waxed Canvas
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...
-
How to Remove Tubular Rivets
Remove rivets without fuss! This rivet removal tool is a total game changer. It makes removing metal rivets (both double-cap and tubular) so quick and easy. It comes with a strike...
-
Double-Cap VS. Tubular Rivets
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...
-
How To Prepare Leather Straps
How to cut, end punch & hole punch leather for bags. Use with The Maywood Totepack & Fremont Tote patterns & kits.