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The Portsmith Tote - Beginner Sewing Waxed Canvas & Leather Tote

Offered By: Skillshare

Tags

Sewing Courses Leather Crafting Courses Leatherworking Courses

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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