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Oberlin Tote - Chestnut Leather + Hardware Kit

All the leather + hardware, minus the fabric!

CONFIDENT BEGINNER MAKE TIME: 4–6 hours

The Oberlin is a stylish take on the classic market tote. This kit includes all of the leather + hardware needed to make this bag, with the option to add the pattern and tools.

The Oberlin features sturdy leather straps, a magnetic snap closure, an interior zipper pocket, and exterior pocket compartments, and an extra-strong reinforced base.

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Zipper

Pre-cut and hole punched 5–7 oz leather
Hardware

ADD PATTERN

Add A Oberlin - Paper Pattern?

  • · Large-format paper pattern

  • · Physical instructions booklet

ADD TO CART +$29

Add A Oberlin - PDF Pattern?

  • · Print-at-home PDF pattern

  • · Large-format PDF pattern

  • · PDF instructions

ADD TO CART +$19

ADD ONLINE CLASS

Add A Oberlin - Online Class?

Learn to make your Oberlin with Ellie, the pattern's designer! Step-by-step video instructions from your home sewing machine. (Regularly $49, 50% off with kit!)

WATCH THE TRAILER

ADD TO CART +$24.50

ADD TOOLS + SUPPLIES

Essential

ADD

  • · 3/32" Drive Punch
  • To make holes in fabric

  • · 3/32" Drive Punch
  • To make holes in fabric

+$11

Recommended

  • · Poly Punching Board
  • To use under sharp punching tools

  • · Poly Punching Board
  • To use under sharp punching tools

+$9
  • · Edgestitch Presser Foot
  • To make perfectly parallel stitches

  • · Edgestitch Presser Foot
  • To make perfectly parallel stitches

+$19
  • · Craft Clips
  • For securing multiple layers of heavy-duty fabric

  • · Craft Clips
  • For securing multiple layers of heavy-duty fabric

+$8

The Oberlin is a stylish take on the classic market tote—with lots of pockets!

  • · Bag Dimensions: 13.5" H x 12" W x 5" D
  • · Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas
  • · Premium leather straps
  • · 4-compartment exterior pockets
  • · Hanging interior zipper pocket
  • · Magnetic snap closure 
  • · Strong metal rivets 
  • · Reinforced base for extra durability
  • · Metal D-ring to attach keys
  • · French seams

Add the online online class to your kit for step-by-step video instructions! (Regularly $49, 50% off with kit!)

Learn to make your Oberlin Tote with Ellie, the pattern's designer, from the comfort of your home sewing machine. The online class is great for visual learners and those who could use an extra boost of confidence.

SAMPLE LESSON

This kit includes all of the leather and hardware needed to make the Oberlin Tote.

  • · Pre-cut and hole punched leather
  • · Magnetic snap
  • · Metal double-cap rivets
  • · 8" Brass YKK zipper
  • · Sew-in "I MADE THIS" label

NOTE:To complete this project, you’ll need 1 yard of main fabric and 1/3 yard of accent fabric. We recommend a mid-heavy weight waxed canvas, canvas, or denim.

About our Materials

Not sure what tools + supplies you'll need?
Download the TOOLS + SUPPLIES LIST!

MEET THE BAG

The Oberlin is a stylish take on the classic market tote—with lots of pockets!

  • · Bag Dimensions: 13.5" H x 12" W x 5" D
  • · Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas
  • · Premium leather straps
  • · 4-compartment exterior pockets
  • · Hanging interior zipper pocket
  • · Magnetic snap closure 
  • · Strong metal rivets 
  • · Reinforced base for extra durability
  • · Metal D-ring to attach keys
  • · French seams

ONLINE CLASS

Add the online online class to your kit for step-by-step video instructions! (Regularly $49, 50% off with kit!)

Learn to make your Oberlin Tote with Ellie, the pattern's designer, from the comfort of your home sewing machine. The online class is great for visual learners and those who could use an extra boost of confidence.

SAMPLE LESSON

KIT CONTENTS

This kit includes all of the leather and hardware needed to make the Oberlin Tote.

  • · Pre-cut and hole punched leather
  • · Magnetic snap
  • · Metal double-cap rivets
  • · 8" Brass YKK zipper
  • · Sew-in "I MADE THIS" label

NOTE:To complete this project, you’ll need 1 yard of main fabric and 1/3 yard of accent fabric. We recommend a mid-heavy weight waxed canvas, canvas, or denim.

About our Materials

Not sure what tools + supplies you'll need?
Download the TOOLS + SUPPLIES LIST!

Customer Reviews

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Susan C.
Better than expected

I made my first oberlin tote using the whole kit. My second I made by using Klum’s individual wpc. The kit made it come together so nocely. Will by more. The quality is top notch

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Kris G.
Love Klumhouse leather/hardware kits

High quality leather and hardware in these kits which give their handmade bags a professional look!

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Kendall O.
Great bag, great kit!

This is the fifth(!) Klum House bag I've made, and unsurprisingly this hardware kit and pattern are great. I made this as a gift using waxed canvas yardage (also from Klum House, but not part of a full maker kit---picked my own colors) and it turned out great. I love having all the leather pre-punched and pre-cut so you can get right into the making!