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Maywood - Online Class

7 Reviews

INTERMEDIATE MAKE TIME: 6–8 hours

Learn to make your Maywood with Ellie, the pattern's designer! Lifetime access to step-by-step video instructions from your home sewing machine, so you can make from anywhere, at your own pace.

Save 50% when you add this online class to any Maywood kit!

CLASS DETAILS

The Maywood Totepack is a versatile, everyday bag for work and play. It features strong leather straps, a zipper closure, exterior pocket with magnetic snap, and in interior laptop pocket. In just a few hours, you’ll have yourself a stylish, professional-quality bag with “I made this!” bragging rights. Klum House founder Ellie Lum will guide you through the making process every step of the way. You can make this project entirely on a home sewing machine, with a few extra tools for working with leather and hardware.

This class includes:

  • Evergreen access to step-by-step video tutorials
  • Maywood PDF Instructions Booklet
  • Large-format PDF pattern, for professional printing
  • Tiled, print-at-home PDF pattern
  • Detailed Tools + Supplies list, to help you source everything you need
  • Ability to ask questions on the class’s discussion board

Course curriculum:

  • Introduction (1:00)
  • Get Ready + Prepare Materials (7:16)
  • Attach Interior Pocket (12:27)
  • Attach Exterior Pocket (8:37)
  • Install Magnetic Snap Rivet (7:47)
  • Sew Reinforcement Fabric (4:26)
  • Sew the Zippers (18:57)
  • Attach Front D-rings (5:03)
  • Attach the Handle (2:37)
  • Attach the Buckles (5:35)
  • Sew the Bag Together (13:51)
  • Install the Tote Strap (2:20)
  • Install the Backpack Strap (4:52)
  • Install the Zipper Pull (1:26)

SKILL BUILDING

In addition to teaching you how to make an amazing bag, this class will also help you develop a solid foundation of bag making skills that you’ll continue to use on all kinds of bag making projects for years to come. Online classes are great for visual learners or anyone who could use an extra boost of confidence!

You will learn how to :

  • Trace pattern pieces and cut fabric
  • Cut and hole-punch leather straps
  • Sew heavy-duty waxed canvas on a home machine
  • Sew a zipper with lining fabric
  • Create convertible leather straps
  • Set tubular rivets
  • Construct boxed corners
  • Set a magnetic snap rivet
  • Attach and reinforce leather straps

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Maywood Full Maker Kit - This is the most foolproof (and luxurious) way to make. Pre-cut fabric, ready-to-attach leather, and all of the hardware you need—all in the colors of your choice. All you have to do is make!

Maywood Leather + Hardware Kit - Prefer to source your own fabric? This option is for you! It comes with all the leather and hardware bits, minus the fabric.

NOTE: This class is 50% off when added to any Maywood kit.

Make From Scratch - Alternatively, source and prep all of your supplies yourself! For a detailed list of everything you’ll need, download this TOOLS + SUPPLIES LIST.

MEET THE TEACHER

Klum House founder and pattern designer Ellie Lum has over twenty years of professional bag making experience. With roots in industrial sewing and small-batch manufacturing, Ellie's superpower is teaching makers to achieve professional-quality results on a home sewing machine—and have a hell of a lot of fun while doing it. She’s passionate about empowering makers through sharing her craft.

With a clear, laid back teaching style, Ellie explains each step of the pattern in easy-to-understand language. Her teaching is peppered with helpful tips and tricks, and she has a real knack for melting away intimidation.

The Maywood converts from backpack to tote with the pull of a strap. 

  • · Bag Dimensions: 16.5" H x 10.5" W (bottom) / 15" W (top) x 5" D
  • · Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas exterior
  • · Fully-lined with natural army duck canvas
  • · Convertible leather strapping system
  • · 14" brass YKK zipper closure with leather zipper pull
  • · Interior waxed canvas pocket large enough to hold a 15" laptop
  • · Large exterior pocket with magnetic closure
  • · D-ring to attach keys

CLASS TRAILER

SAMPLE LESSON

BAG FEATURES

The Maywood converts from backpack to tote with the pull of a strap. 

  • · Bag Dimensions: 16.5" H x 10.5" W (bottom) / 15" W (top) x 5" D
  • · Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas exterior
  • · Fully-lined with natural army duck canvas
  • · Convertible leather strapping system
  • · 14" brass YKK zipper closure with leather zipper pull
  • · Interior waxed canvas pocket large enough to hold a 15" laptop
  • · Large exterior pocket with magnetic closure
  • · D-ring to attach keys
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    08/24/2023
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    Amy N.
    United States United States
    I recommend this product

    BEST CLASS EVA!

    I got the maker kit and started reading the pattern but what's better than sewing along with Ellie?!?! Seriously, watched the class gave me confidence to tackle this bag and the person I gift it to, loved it!

    02/26/2023
    KS
    Kerry S.
    United States United States
    I recommend this product

    Awesome bag and great class!

    Great kit and materials! I purchased the video class which was perfect: the right balance of how and why, clear instructions. Klum House are also extremely supportive and responsive. There was a minor issue with my order-one of my tool pieces was missing, but within 2 hours of sending my email they had the item already posted. Highly recommend-I have already ordered 2 more kits!

    01/11/2023
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    Polly C.
    United States United States

    Maywood

    Hi! I have appreciated Anna's help with my questions and orders. I have started my Maywood but am waiting for the correct tools to attach the magnetic snap rivet. They are supposed to arrive today!! Yay! Other than that, I find the paper patterns and Ellie's videos terrific! Thank you!

    04/19/2021
    LS
    Liz S.
    US US

    Exceeded my expectations. It was

    Exceeded my expectations. It was my very first project so I was nervous, but the instructions are super clear and they have great links of resources and materials. Total success.

    04/26/2021

    Klum House

    So glad to hear it, Liz! Thanks for your feedback, it means a lot!

    04/18/2021
    MS
    Mary S.
    US US

    Outstanding and clear direction

    This was my first time working with rivets, straps and waxed canvas. The online class absolutely set me up to successfully make a beautiful bag that I now use everyday �

    03/04/2021
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    Corinne H.
    US US

    fun class

    This is a fun and easy to follow class!

    02/01/2021
    KD
    Kaeli D.
    CA CA

    Love it!

    Klum classes are the best classes!! Always so clear and helpful!

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