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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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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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________        ...

In this video, Klum House founder Ellie Lum demonstrates how to set a double-cap rivet using a double-cap rivet setter, mallet, and granite slab. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Find all...

  At Klum House, we’re strong believers that you don't need a fancy sewing machine or industrial equipment to make amazing, professional-quality bags, but you will need some essential tools...

Waxed canvas is a midweight cotton fabric that has been saturated with wax, giving it an extra layer of protection against the elements. When sewing, the teeth of the feed...

Stamping words and phrases into your leather straps is an awesome way to personalize your bag and make a handmade gift extra special. It’s also really fun an easy to...

  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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....

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 cut, end punch & hole punch leather for bags. Use with The Maywood Totepack & Fremont Tote patterns & kits.

This video features 3 different ways to set double cap rivets for attaching leather straps and details to bag projects: (1) classic setting (2) with a leather reinforcement tab (3)...

Guest Blog Post by Brittani of Untitled Thoughts When we designed the Woodland Dopp Kit, our goal was to create a pattern with the simplest possible construction—a quick, easy, and...