Bag Creator
online course of creating designer bags from scratch
With over a decade of experience crafting bags since 2008, I've poured over 10,000 hours into mastering techniques and streamlining processes, so you can save time and sidestep frustration.
Here, everything you need is at your fingertips: step-by-step making techniques, trusted suppliers, and the ability to create patterns from scratch based on your unique designs.
Lacking knowledge of pattern-making, I decided to use the details of the old bag as a pattern. That first bag became the longest project I've ever undertaken. I didn't know how to stitch or reinforce properly, and I couldn't understand why my sewing machine refused to stitch leather. I questioned whether it was my fault or the wrong thread/needle combination.
Despite my efforts to find information, all I discovered were old traditional leather crafting books and YouTube videos about hand-stitching. They covered styles I didn't particularly like and wasn't excited to make.
After completing my first bag, I found an online leather store and began purchasing leather there. However, I made numerous mistakes when selecting leather, resulting in material that wasn't suitable for my projects. While I was happy to explore this new world, the lack of organization and knowledge made the process feel chaotic, and I often felt stuck.
Through trial and error, I've honed a system that takes the chaos out of crafting. It allowed me to become a full-time artist having clients all over the world and making a living on my craft and it can help you to dive into your passion with confidence and clarity.
To help you to create your bag designs, especially leather bags, and make the creating process enjoyable without feeling overwhelmed or lost. I'll be here with you every step of the way, ensuring that you learn quickly and efficiently. The classes will provide you with the fundamentals of design and pattern-making, while also helping you improve your skills in creating high-quality products.
Leather craft is a skill and like any other skill it can be cultivated and mastered. We'll start with the fundamentals to make sure you have a solid base to build your skills on.
▫️Leather,
▫️Fabric,
▫️Reinforcing,
▫️Tools, Glue, Needles and Thread, Zippers,
▫️Suppliers list: reliable sellers of leather, hardware and fabric with reasonable pricing and great service,
▫️How to trace patterns,
▫️Practice of cutting leather with no shredded edges,
▫️Practice of stitching leather straight and even
▫️How to adjust the pattern to keep wide bottom and narrow top (from straight shape to angled)
▫️How to designate Botton into a separate detail
▫️General info about zippers and 3 ways to make a zipper opening
▫️How to make a zip closure top for unlined and lined leather bag, for waxed canvas and Pendleton or upholstery fabric.
▫️Zip Pullers: Loop and Tongue kinds & making a key holder
▫️Belt leather straps and double-layered and stitched leather straps
▫️You'll master your design and pattern-making skills, becoming proficient in building patterns for any straight or angled tote, hobo, and crossbody bag.
▫️You will learn to create a pattern based on the dimensions of an existing bag,
▫️You will also know how to play with patterns and convert the original design into a 1, 2, or 3-piece tote, a foldover backpack, or a bucket bag.
(The access to the lessons is unlimited with no expiration date)
Step by step video tutorial how to make a leather tassel charm from scratch
Make a good-looking unlined leather pouch on your first try. The class is a step-by-step tutorial, including creating the pattern, and can be completed using either a domestic or industrial sewing machine.
Make it as a flat pouch or add some depth and turn it into a cute tote.
Angled shape lined purse featuring a designated leather bottom and a waxed canvas or Pendleton top
Make a good looking unlined leather tote on your first try. The class is step by step and made completely on the home sewing machine to show how to handle all possible issues.
Set-by-step class with PDF pattern and all the little tricks how to make a leather tote with closed zip closure, lining and reinforced bottom.
3-piece bag with leather bottom and waxed canvas top. The bag can be made as a tote, hobo bag or backpack.
Embark on Pattern Making for unlimited design variations. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you understand how to build patterns of any size you desire. Not available separately.
Step-by-step video tutorial to make a great-looking lined Borla bag from scratch, complete with a full set of pockets: front slides, outside zipper, and inside slide and zipper pockets.
$14.99
Crafters Edition: How to build your artistic presence on Insta, attract your people and get sales + guide '91 ideas for Stories'
$39
▫️ Moon-shaped hobo bags Masterclass: Design, pattern and assembly techniques
▫️Round bags Masterclass: Design, pattern and assembly techniques
▫️Box-shaped bags Masterclass: Design, pattern and assembly techniques
▫️Adding flaps Masterclass: Design, pattern and assembly techniques
▫️Pockets course: Techniques for making 12 different types of pockets
▫️Top closure course: A "wikipedia" of different types of top closures
▫️Additionally, we will review your progress and discuss how to improve.
Everything you need to become a master and create without limitations.
not available separately