DIY Leather Bucket Bag

This class bridges the gap between two things we know and love: DIY and FASHION! In the past, home sewing has given itself the reputation of being a slightly naff, less-than alternative to ready-to-wear fashion. Not anymore! In this class, you will learn how to construct an on-trend leather bucket bag from start to finish, which you will have the option to personalise with a custom metallic monogram and leather tassels. 

In this class you will learn:

• how to sew leather using a domestic / home sewing machine 

• how to set up your machine and the different types of stitches required

• how to use basic leather working tools

• how to create a custom metallic monogram and leather tassels

Not only will you come away with your own hand-crafted, personalised and damn-fine-looking bucket bag but also knowledge and confidence to sew with leather; a typically “tricky” material.

This class is designed for all sewing levels and requires basic sewing skills plus knowledge of your own machine. As this is not a ‘learn to sew’ class, complete beginners will require guidance from a sewing friend. 

• Welcome!
• Project Overview
• Materials & Tools
• Selecting a Leather Hide
• Setting Up Your Machine
• Sample Stitches
• Creating Templates & Cutting Leather
• Marking The Holes
• Punching The Holes
• Sewing The Bag - Side Seams
• Rolling the Seams
• Optional Top-Stitching
• Sewing The Bag - Base
• Glueing Straps Together
• Attaching Straps to Bag
• Top Stitching the Straps
• Threading the Cord
• Customising Your Bag - Ideas Phase
• Creating a Monogram - Part I
• Creating a Monogram - Part II
• The Tassel
• Congratulations!