$49.00
2INTERMEDIATE 
MAKE TIME: 6–8 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.
The Naito is a pocket-filled bucket bag that converts from tote to sling with the pull of a strap!
The Naito is a pocket-filled bucket bag that converts from tote to sling with the pull of a strap!
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.
Easy to understand and paced well for following along. Good camera visuals of steps so I could see the process and outcome.
One thing: I was able to look this up after but maybe add a link to how you clean wax off/out of the sewing machine feed dogs? I figured if Ellie was using waxed canvas all the time there must be a way to clean the machine. It might freak someone else out but they may not know how to deal with it after the bag is all done.
Many thanks,
Summer
This class was so informative. The instructor was so easy to understand and her step by step information was so helpful. And I love the fact that you can always go back and watch any step again. Just loved the class thank you.
I could not ask for a better class! Each step was explained in depth and with a smile. Segments were divided up into smaller, very manageable lessons which is perfect to revisit if needed. I love Ellie’s positive, laid back style-it made learning fun and easy. I cannot recommend enough!! You’ll feel like a superstar for completing this beautiful bag successfully and with no stress .
