The Slabtown is a heavy-duty rolltop backpack, built for adventurous makers. It features a spacious main compartment with quick-access zipper, front zipper pocket, adjustable leather backpack straps, and side pockets for water bottles.
This B-grade kit includes all of the leather and hardware needed to make the Slabtown, with the option to add the pattern and/or tools. Leather imperfections may include marks, scuffs, dents, discoloration, and mis-aligned cuts. The zipper + hardware colors will be a surprise! NOTE: FINAL SALE
 BEGINNER |
 CONFIDENT BEGINNER |
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Beginner projects will introduce you to the basics of bag making. You'll learn to sew heavy-duty fabric, punch holes in fabric and leather, set metal rivets, and sew your first zipper! |
Confident Beginner projects involve managing more pieces of fabric and leather. They'll teach you to add interior and exterior pockets and install new types of hardware, like snaps. |
 INTERMEDIATE |
 ADVANCED |
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Intermediate projects involve a more in-depth making process. They'll teach you to work with a wider variety of tools and hardware techniques, like setting extra-strength tubular rivets. |
Advanced projects are for experienced stitchers ready to invest a significant amount of time and energy into becoming a bag maker. Complex construction and seriously professional results. |
B-grade fabric & leather imperfections may include marks, scuffs, dents, discoloration, and mis-aligned cuts.
These discounted kits feature surprise hardware and color combinations. Embrace the minor flaws and discover treasure at great prices. Less waste, more making! ♻️
NOTE: FINAL SALE
The Slabtown is a heavy-duty rolltop backpack, built for adventurous makers. It features a spacious main compartment with quick-access zipper, front zipper pocket, adjustable leather backpack straps, and side pockets for water bottles.
This B-grade kit includes all of the leather and hardware needed to make the Slabtown, with the option to add the pattern and/or tools. Leather imperfections may include marks, scuffs, dents, discoloration, and mis-aligned cuts. The zipper + hardware colors will be a surprise! NOTE: FINAL SALE
"This was my first time making a bag and I was nervously excited to tackle this backpack, but it turned out great!"
"This bag turned out so radical! It was cool to be able to make a whole badass backpack with zippers, rolltop, leather, hardware."
I made this backpack with the Slabtown kit. It’s the most complex and interesting project i’ve ever made and i can’t believe i did it!!!
OUR PROMISE
Making things takes courage! For every little victory and moment of triumph, there are frustrating seam rips and cooked rivets, but there is magic to be found in showing up and trusting the process. Sometimes you have to take the leap to discover how much you're truly capable of!
OUR PROMISE
From sourcing the very best tools and materials to crafting crystal-clear instructions, we're committed to setting you up for success (and enjoyment!) at every step of your bag making journey. No matter your skill level, we'll meet you where you are and help you reach your bag making goals.
