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Fremont Essential Tools Bundle

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TOOL INFO

3/32" Drive Punch: To punch rivet holes in fabric. Use with a mallet on top of a punching board to avoid damaging your table or cutting mat.

3/16" Drive Punch: To punch Chicago Screw holes in fabric. Use with a mallet on top of a punching board to avoid damaging your table or cutting mat.

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Fremont Tools + Supplies

This guide covers all the tools, materials, and supplies needed, whether you're working from a kit or from scratch.

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7% off

Fremont Essential Tools Bundle

~~$27.00~~ $25.00 7% off

Unit price: per

Bundle & Save! All of the essential tools you need to make The Fremont Tote! These drive punches are high-quality steel, and they automatically empty themselves of punched material through the side barrel so there’s never any clogging. You can also add this bundle onto a Fremont kit.

BUNDLE INCLUDES:

³⁄₃₂" Drive Punch
³⁄₁₆" Drive Punch

OFTEN PAIRED WITH

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TOOL INFO

3/32" Drive Punch: To punch rivet holes in fabric. Use with a mallet on top of a punching board to avoid damaging your table or cutting mat.

3/16" Drive Punch: To punch Chicago Screw holes in fabric. Use with a mallet on top of a punching board to avoid damaging your table or cutting mat.

FREMONT INFO

Fremont Tools + Supplies

This guide covers all the tools, materials, and supplies needed, whether you're working from a kit or from scratch.

DOWNLOAD FULL LIST

Shipping

Free shipping over $250

Returns

Easy Returns

Support

Need help? Contact us

😍 Maker Stories

@byhilaryjordan

"The bag is absolutely amazing, and I felt like a champion finishing it in 2 short days! My one piece of advice about making this bag: Buy the Leather + Hardware Kit. Seriously this was such a time saver because I didn’t have to source each piece of hardware, and the leather came pre-cut with rivet holes punched!"

Christine R.

"This was so much fun to make and turned out beautiful. I can't wait to make another one. I think this is going to be a wonderful new addiction."

L.B.

"I enjoyed making the Fremont from a kit. The video instructions were very helpful. I was impressed with how the bag turned out, as were my husband and friends. It's now my favorite purse, and I have several dozen, so that's saying a lot. It's a great size for carrying everything I might want."

Laura

"I made a group of Fremont bags and gave them away as gifts. Making this pattern multiple times was a great way for a beginner like me to practice sewing and gain skill."

SKILL BUILDING

How to Use a Drive Punch

Check out our blog for more free educational resources, video tutorials, style inspiration, and more!

FAQS

Questions about the Fremont Essential Tools? We've got you covered.

In short, no. The Fremont Essential Tools Bundle has all the "essential" hand tools you need to set the hardware on The Fremont. However, there are "studio tools" that should be used in conjunction with the essential tools. For setting hardware you should use a (non-rubber!) mallet on a hard surface, such as a slab of stone, metal anvil, or concrete floor. The drive punches should be used with a mallet on a punching + cutting board.

Suggested Studio Tools:

You can add these complimentary "studio tools" to your essential tools bundle above.

Download the FULL TOOLS + SUPPLIES LIST for The Fremont Tote for a comprehensive list of everything you need to make this bag.

Yes! We have a ton of free videos on our blog and Youtube channel. Here are the specific ones that pertain to the tools used in making The Fremont Tote:

👉 Check out the Fremont Tote Online Class!

Taught by Ellie, the pattern designer, who walks you through making The Fremont Tote with step-by-step videos from the comfort of your home sewing machine. Available on Craftsy.com

More FAQs

Klum tools

I took the Portsmith bag making class in Puyallup in March. These tools were used in the class and worked very well.
Denim needle had no issue going through the thick layers, the small black punch tool has a nice heft and went right through, the Boning tool works well for fold and crease at a good price point. The waxed canvas is amazing! The rivet remover tool is very hefty and smart but I have not needed it yet.

Perfect tool!

This is a great tool! It is lightweight and easy to use!

Went right thru the layers with ease!

This lunch went right they multiple layers with ease! So glad I bought it for making bags!

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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!

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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.