Bag Making Online: Tote

This classic design is a great project for bag making beginners. Learn how to work the T-base pattern to create a hand-stitched leather tote.

Schedule

• Oct 3 (Saturday) 10 AM - 5 PM
  

Basic Level 2

Student must have prior leather crafting experience before taking this class. If you’re new to leather craft, try our entry level Basic Leather Crafting Workshop.

Meet your Instructor/s

Pat Peralta

Migo Morales

Project

1 leather sling bag with adjustable strap

Topics and Techniques

1. Spec sheet overview
2. Pattern making basics
3. Creating and manipulating the T-shape pattern
4. Bag construction
5. Attaching a magnetic lock
6. Attaching the adjuster on the strap

Materials

• The basic fee covers the tools and materials that will be used for this particular class.   
• The following tools are also necessary for the class:
• A2 cutting mat or bigger
• 60cm metal ruler or longer
• BLC kit
  
• Lighter
• The A2 cutting mat and 60cm ruler are available as an add-on.

Duration

6-7 hours (with 1 hour lunch break)

Requisites

To make the most out of the class, make sure that you have the following: 

• Stable internet connection (stay close to your router for stronger connection)
• Device that has a camera and mic (i.e., smart phone, tablet, laptop)
• Sturdy table that can take a lot of hammering, at least 2 x 4 ft in size. 
• Work space wherein you can make considerable noise for the duration of the class.