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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.
I bought the Portsmith pattern and leather and hardware kit. Really loved how the bag turned out. Everything from Klum House is well packaged and the instructions are easy to follow....well, I did use my seam ripper a few times, and that is because I am still learning. But I love the kits and different items to help make great gifts! Ellie does a great job in explaining how to do certain tasks. A great teacher!
I've been a sewist for 50+ years. Klum House pattern instruction are, by far, the best I've ever used. Very clear, well written, and the images are excellent. The Tips are pretty darn great too ;)
These handles are so lovely, and with the holes pre punched I had my bag finished about 10 minutes after the mailman dropped off my order!