Making Leather Bags
Don Morin
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- In-depth Instruction; over 274 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Meet Don Morin & Plan Your Bag
12:40
Meet instructor Don Morin and start designing your bag. Learn about construction methods and discuss bag functionality.
Leather Selection & Cutting
28:56
Examine different types of leather and learn what you should consider when buying leather. Don explains how to mark and cut the leather and how to make a mockup.
Machine Setup & Outer Pocket
28:27
Learn what tools you'll need to make your bag, and sew the outer pocket. Don's step-by-step instruction will help you attach the pocket.
Assembling Bag Front & Adding Trim
22:55
Sew together the front panels of the bag and add contrasting trim.
Making & Attaching Rouleaux Straps
43:13
Sew, trim and attach rouleaux handles to your bag, then add top trim with Don's expert guidance and make the bag's straps.
Lining Your Bag
45:11
Choose, prepare and insert your lining fabric along with a zipper pocket. Sew along with Don each step of the way!
Adding a Zipper Top
24:56
Attach a zipper to your bag opening.
Base, Side Seams & Corners
40:54
Prepare, attach and topstitch the base of your bag, then sew the side seams and create mitered corners.
Finishing Your Bag
26:48
Sew your lining sides and mitered corners. Reinforce the bottom of the bag and recess the zipper for a beautifully finished project.
Learn professional leatherwork techniques to create a sophisticated and stylish leather tote using Don’s Craftsy-exclusive pattern. Discover tips for selecting quality leather and to efficiently layout your pattern to get the most and best from your leather hide. Customize the interior of your bag to suit your unique needs, and create pocketed side panels without extra bulk. Add that extra polish with contrasting leather, mitered gusset corners, rouleaux handles, and an expertly installed zipper. Make this class your latest accessory. Enroll now in Making Leather Bags.
Don Morin
Clothing designer, patternmaker, and educator, Don Morin is the design talent behind the blog, BagÂ’n-telle. A 30-year veteran of the Canadian fashion scene, Don has designed everything from swimwear to fur coats for many private-label Canadian manufacturers and now trains new generations of design hopefuls for the garment industry.
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