Skill Building Resources
Maker Inspiration + Studio Updates
$140.00
6CONFIDENT BEGINNER 
MAKE TIME: 4–6 hours
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 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 professionals results.
Waxed canvas tends to begin a bit darker and lighten as it wears in. Also note that some of the lighter colors (like natural + marigold) can be slightly transparent when layered over darker fabrics or prints.
Our tan leather begins light but will darken to a lovely caramel brown color over time due to sun exposure and natural oils from your hands.
We do our best to photograph colors as accurately as possible, but the best way to know exactly what a color looks like in person is to order a sample!
The Fremont is the ultimate crossbody bag for hands-free adventures.
Sign up for the Fremont Tote online class for step-by-step video tutorials!
Learn to make your Fremont 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.
This kit includes all of the materials you need to make the Fremont Tote.
Not sure what tools + supplies you'll need?
Download the TOOLS + SUPPLIES LIST!
Sign up for the Fremont Tote online class for step-by-step video tutorials!
Learn to make your Fremont 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.
This kit includes all of the materials you need to make the Fremont Tote.
Not sure what tools + supplies you'll need?
Download the TOOLS + SUPPLIES LIST!
The Fremont is the ultimate crossbody bag for hands-free adventures.
“So in love with how this turned out.”
“This is now my everyday bag.”
“I’m utterly chuffed with 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!
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.
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Waxed canvas is the original water-resistant fabric. It's a densely-woven cotton fabric that
has been saturated with wax, giving it an extra layer of protection. Waxed canvas shows scuffs, marks
and creases that blend into a weathered patina with age.
Our leather is sourced locally at Oregon Leather, as well as from a tannery in
Pennsylvania, and hand-selected for its quality. Our hides are cut into straps with a
hydraulic press to ensure precision and consistency. NOTE: Our tan leather might feel stiff at
first, but it will soften and darken to a lovely caramel brown with use.
Hardware can take a bag from looking homemade to truly professional—and it's not hard to
do! With a few basic tools, you'll be able to set rivets, snaps, magnetic closures and more. All of
our hardware is real metal and strong enough to hold up to years of wear and tear.
United StatesSuper easy and very clear instructions. Love the bag
Thanks, Betty! Glad to hear it :)
CAHave you ever made something and just put it out to admire. This bag is THAT great! Even bought bags are not this well crafted. The products are top notch. I bought the full kit as wanted a craft project that I would work on right away thought I need to work on how to punch holes at the finishing stage. Already thinking of making another bag.
USThe kit included everything ....EVERYTHING. Even the measurements for sewing and hardware were marked. Beautiful colors and fabric. Quality is top notch! Shipping was timely!
USI bought The Fremont Bag kit from you and I just loved sewing it together. I watched the Craftsy class and it was so simple and easy with Ellie’s great instructions. I will be sewing this bag again. I ordered and received the grey and marigold bag waxed cotton combo. It came out great. I hadn’t seen a zipper in YEARS and it came out wonderfully. Thanks for all your great products and great instructions.
USExcellent quality of the materials, easy directions, and it was fun!
USI bought the Freemont gray and green waxed canvas kit. The having the fabric & leather pre-cut and pre-punched made a HUGE difference for making the bag the first time. I knew that I didn't have to second guess my measuring and cutting and could just focus on techniques and assembling. It arrived in a tube so that the waxed canvas didn't need to be folded, there were no creases to deal with. I love the size and fabrics! I made the bag a second time as a gift to my sister - it went very well and she is thrilled with the results. I used some very special fabric called bogolan that I bought in Senegal, Africa for the pocket and it is lovely!
