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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...

In this workshop replay, Klum House founder Ellie Lum talks all about home sewing machines for bag making! One of the most common questions we get here at Klum House is:...

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...

Double-cap rivets make it easy to use luxe metal hardware to attach the leather straps onto your bags - and set with just a hammer! However, hardware can be intimidating if...

This is a tutorial video to help you attach your leather straps with metal rivets and leather reinforcement washers correctly. This tutorial can be used for any of your bag projects...

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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________        ...