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  • Leather Straps for Bag Making - Klum House

    Leather Straps for Bag Making

    Let's talk leather - the backbone of durable, professional-looking bags. It's not just about aesthetics (though a well-chosen leather strap does look amazing). The right leather can turn a good...

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  • Rivets 101 - Klum House

    Rivets 101

    Let's talk rivets - those little metal fasteners that pack a serious punch in bag making. They're not just for looks (though they do look pretty cool). Rivets are what...

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  • Free Livestream Online Workshop: Make High-Quality Bags at Home with Canvas, Leather, and Rivets - Klum House

    Free Livestream Online Workshop: Make High-Quality Bags at Home with Canvas, Leather, and Rivets

    This is a recording of a live workshop that took place on March 16, 2023. Klum House founder Ellie Lum talks all about making high-quality bags at home with canvas, leather, and...

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  • Getting Started in Bag Making - Klum House

    Getting Started in Bag Making

    This is a recording of a live workshop that took place on January 11, 2023. Klum House founder Ellie Lum talks all about getting started in bag making! One of the most...

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  • Fremont Instructional Videos - Klum House

    Fremont Instructional Videos

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  • How to Make a Leather Card Holder - Klum House

    How to Make a Leather Card Holder

    In this video, Ellie makes a vegetable-tanned leather card holder using one of our fully-prepped kits. First, she applies leather salve to the leather with a horsehair brush and buffing cloth. Then she...

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  • How to Make a Leather Wallet - Klum House

    How to Make a Leather Wallet

    In this video, Ellie demonstrates how to make a vegetable-tanned leather wallet using one of our fully-prepped kits. First, she applies leather salve to the leather with a horsehair brush and...

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  • How to Make a Felt Tray - Klum House

    How to Make a Felt Tray

    In this video, Ellie demonstrates how to construct a Merino wool felt tray with brass rivets and a leather loop using one of our fully-prepped kits. The only tools you'll need are a...

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  • How to Set a Magnetic Snap Rivet - Klum House

    How to Set a Magnetic Snap Rivet

    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....

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  • How to Remove a Magnetic Snap Rivet - Klum House

    How to Remove a Magnetic Snap Rivet

    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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  • Heavy-Duty Sewing on a Home Machine - Klum House

    Heavy-Duty Sewing on a Home Machine

    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...

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  • How to Install Chicago Screws - Klum House

    How to Install Chicago Screws

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