The Portsmith Tote - Beginner Sewing Waxed Canvas & Leather Tote
Offered By: Skillshare
Course Description
Overview
Learn to sew a durable everyday tote made with rugged waxed canvas and timeless leather straps featuring a unique envelope bottom. Made by you bragging rights!
Level: Absolute Beginner/Beginner
No prior sewing experience needed.
This tote was designed with YOU in mind— It’s a completely beginner-friendly bag with an amazing pay-off. In just a few hours, not only will you make a beautiful tote with your own two hands, you'll also learn indispensable bag sewing tips & learn how to attach leather handles using hardware!
Skills Learned
- Sewing with heavyweight waxed canvas on a home machine
- Sewing an envelope base
- Attaching leather straps with rivets
- Constructing a bag
Materials Needed
Use code: SKILLSHARE10 to get 10% off your Portsmith Tote Maker Kit or Finishing Kit at klumhouse.com
A FREE Portsmith Tote pattern is included in the class materials (Head over to the "Your Project" tab to download the free pattern). The pattern is available as a print-at-home tiled version or a large scale version.
Syllabus
- Portsmith Tote Trailer
- Meet the Portsmith
- Gather Your Materials
- Grab Your Tools
- Prepare Your Fabric
- Prepare and Attach Base
- Prepare and Sew Tote Hem
- Construct Envelope Fold
- Sew Side Seams
- Attach Leather Straps
- Conclusion
Taught by
Ellie Lum
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