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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...
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How to make a leather tray
Our new leather tray kits come with everything you need to make your own 5” x 5” veg-tanned leather tray lined with Pendleton® wool! Perfect for holding sewing supplies, loose change,...
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How to make a leather keychain
Our new keychain kits come with everything you need to make a high-quality leather and brass keychain. This project is quick and easy, with super professional results. All you need is...
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Customize your Zipper Pouch!
Our newest kits come with everything you need to make a waxed canvas and Pendleton® wool zipper pouch—but the fun doesn’t have to stop there! Once you’ve made your pouch, you ...
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Waxed Canvas: Our Favorite Bag Making Fabric
Klum House founder Ellie Lum talks all about our favorite bag making fabric–waxed canvas! You'll learn the basics about what waxed canvas is, how it's made, and where it comes...
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Ask Ellie Anything
Klum House founder Ellie Lum has been a professional bag designer and maker for over twenty years. At age 18, she co-founded a custom messenger bag company called R.E. Load...
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Rivets, Rivets, Rivets
If you’ve ever made a Klum House bag, you know that we LOVE rivets. Rivets are metal fasteners that are great for securely attaching leather to your bag. In this...
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Let's Talk Bag Hardware
Hardware can sometimes be intimidating for bag making newbies, but it shouldn’t be! With just a few tools, you’ll see that it’s actually quick and easy to set lots of...
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How to Make Leather Straps
Our bag making kits come with fully-prepped leather straps, but you can totally make your own from raw leather strips with just a few strap-making tools! In this session, you’ll...
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Essential Guide to Waxed Canvas
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How to Remove Tubular Rivets
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