Craftsmanship Library
A collection of mini-courses focused on essential bag-making skills and techniques.
These mini-courses are pieces of the bigger foundation we build in the Bag Design Course. If there’s one specific skill you want to improve, you’re welcome to join just that lesson and polish the part you need most.
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Each class is a step-by-step pre-recorded video lesson that shows how to do something AND why we do it that way so you can understand the logic behind professional results instead of just following instructions blindly.
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You get unlimited access, and you can watch the lessons from any device, at your own pace.
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All technique classes and practice projects are also included in the Bag Design Course
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How to choose leather & Where to buy it
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)What leather to get for your project: type, weight & list of suppliers.
Free
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Open Zip Pocket
CourseStep by step class to make an open zip pocket
Free
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The Pocket Mini-Course: 6 Must-Know Pockets for Bags
CourseMake your bags more functional with 6 essential pockets—step-by-step video tutorials, clear explanations, and troubleshooting tips included. Free for KB Bag Design Academy students who purchased any bag pattern or project.
$20
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Confidence with Leather Workshop: Materials, Tools & Core Skills
CourseMastering the techniques that make bags look professional, not homemade and two fun beginner friendly projects. How to choose materials, cut clean straight edges, glue neatly, and stitch straight and evenly on a home machine.
$55
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Tops: Closures and Lining
CourseThe top closure is the thing that makes a bag look high-end or homemade. We'll go through the most usable types of closures to make your bag look perfect.
$79
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Straps: belt leather straps and double-layered & stitched straps
Course$24
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Pockets Course
Course12 Pockets to learn: Slides and zips, made of fabric and leather, divider & laptop compartments — all kinds of them
$89
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Project N1: Leather tassel charm with a lobster hook
CourseStep by step video tutorial how to make a leather tassel charm from scratch
$12.99
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Project N2: Unlined pouch with a zip closure closed on both ends
CourseMake 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.
$24
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Project N3: Lined leather pouch with closed zip closure
CourseMake it as a flat pouch or add some depth and turn it into a cute tote.
$24
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Project 4: Lined purse with a designated leather bottom and a waxed canvas or Pendleton top
CourseAngled shape lined purse featuring a designated leather bottom and a waxed canvas or Pendleton top
$24
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Tote N1: Unlined 2-piece leather tote. Pattern making + PDF pattern + Step-by-Step video tutorial
CourseCreate a great-looking unlined leather tote on your first try. This step-by-step class is completed entirely on a home sewing machine, demonstrating how to handle any challenges along the way.
$24
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Tote N2: Lined leather tote with closed zip closure and separate bottom
CourseSet-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.
$24
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Tote N3: leather bottom and waxed canvas top, 3-piece convertible bag
Course3-piece bag with leather bottom and waxed canvas top. The bag can be made as a tote, hobo bag or backpack.
$24
Every technique and project in this library is part of a complete system.
All of these mini-courses are included inside the Bag Design Course, where they’re connected in a structured order so you can see the full picture of how professional bags are designed and built.
Inside the course, these lessons come together into a clear, organized pathway that helps you connect everything and understand how to create your own designs — and make them look refined and professional, never homemade.