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Klum House is Moving!
We have some very exciting news to share. After nearly four years in our beloved North Williams Street workshop, Klum House is moving! WHERE ARE WE MOVING? We aren’t going far—just...
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Interview with Printmaker + Author Jen Hewett
Printmaker, textile designer, and author Jen Hewett is one of our very favorite makers. From her gorgeous printed textiles to her enamel pins, fine art prints, and wearable-art scarves, all of us...
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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
In this video, Ellie demonstrates how to make a vegetable-tanned leather wallet using one of our fully-prepped kits.
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Guide to Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Here at Klum House, we love working with natural, heritage materials. When making bags, we’re always looking for that perfect combination of durability, function, and beauty. Vegetable-tanned leather (called “tan”...
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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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Size Inclusivity in Bag Making
Above: Leila (@leila_sews) wearing a Persimmon Naito Bucket Bag with extended crossbody strap A NUDGE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Today we’d like to share a story about maker + pattern designer...
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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
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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The Naito: Behind the Design
Mark your calendars—our newest pattern, the Naito Bucket Bag, launches next Thursday, September 16! 🚀 Below, Ellie shares about her design process and inspiration as we prepare to officially welcome...
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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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May Bag Making Challenge
This year we're celebrating ME-MADE-MAY Klum House-style, with a month-long bag making challenge! Whatever project has been sitting on the back burner for ages, whatever half-finished thing you started last summer, whatever kit...