Description
Leather cross body bag in a variety of colours in natural vegetable tanned leather. Dimensions are 17cm by 22cm by 4cm. Learn hand cutting and cutting with shaped punches. Some parts are also cut with shaped press knives, so you will also experience the press cutting machine. After cutting all component parts, you'll have a choice of hand stitching or machine stitching. Hand burnish the edges with gum and beeswax. A choice of tuck lock or twist lock (traditional closures for working utility bags). Cut your adjustable straps from heavy cotton webbing (choice of widths) and fix with 3 bar slides and hooks attached to dee rings to give you a full understanding of the practical bag fittings. SKILLS: cutting, understanding pattern making, stitching, press cutting, rivet fixing, fixing clasps and locks, edge burnishing, strap construction. Twist lock and adjustable webbing strap.
What's included in the price?
All materials, hot and cold drinks.
Duration
8 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I have been a leather craftsman and maker for over 25 years. My leatherwork studio is based in the tiny rural village of Thurning which is right on the cusp of the "Shoe-belt" of Northampshire, famous as a leatherwork and leather production country. We are just down the road from the factory featured in the film 'Kinky Boots' so for any leatherwork enthusiasts out there, this is your county! I teach in a London fashion college called The Marangoni Institute where my subject is leather-working techniques for accessories for the fashion degree students there. I also do part time bespoke event tuition at Northampton University.
