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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...

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...

Tips + Techniques for making the Fremont Tote               

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...

In this video, Ellie demonstrates how to make a vegetable-tanned leather wallet using one of our fully-prepped kits.

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...

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...

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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