Description
2-DAY CLASS JANUARY SESSION 25/01/25 (10am-4pm) 26/01/25 (10am-4pm) LEARN HOW TO MAKE HAND-STITCHED LEATHER BAGS: This is a practical group tuition during which you will receive an overview of basic leather craft and hand sewing skills and techniques and create your own hand-sewn leather bag to take home with you. The class will take place in our London workshop, where you will see how a leather craft studio is equipped and receive practical demonstrations of common leather and bag-making methods. You will be able to choose your project from a selection of different medium-sized bags. You will also be able to pick the leather type, color and hardware you prefer from our stock. All our leathers are beautiful, rescued Italian vegetable-tanned leather from leading tanneries and fashion brands. You will receive an introduction to leather types, including how to mark, cut, edge finish, and hand sew leather using saddle stitching, as well as apply simple fastening hardware. Relevant, useful, and informative handouts and lists of leather and tool suppliers will be provided. At the end of the tuition, you will have: – Gained an understanding of leather types and tanning methods – Been instructed on the use of common fastenings and closure techniques – Received an overview of the correct use of tools for preparing, marking, cutting and punching leather – Learned how to use, read and place patterns – Learned how to saddle stitch leather and understood the different tools and materials used in the technique – Understood and practiced leather craft techniques such as beveling and burnishing – Created your own hand-stitched leather bag to take home with you The final bag you will create will be a small or medium-sized leather bag from a choice of designs. You will be presented with various shapes to choose from. This course is suitable for total beginners and beginners with some experience in leather crafts. You should be able to use measurements and understand verbal and written English instructions. PLEASE NOTE: This tuition will require up to 13 hours to complete but depending on the number of attendees, the ability of participants and the group’s pace, the syllabus may be covered in a shorter time frame
What's included in the price?
Materials are included. Feel free to bring a notepad if you would like to take some notes. You will be provided with useful handouts which contain: – A list of recommended suppliers for both leather and fittings (physically in London and online) – A glossary containing information about leather types and characteristics
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
The London Leather Workshopis a design, prototyping and manufacturing studio founded by Italian designers and makers Sara Battiston and Melissa Bruscoli. With 20 years of experience in the fashion and accessory industry Sara and Melissa work with both local and international customers ranging from start-ups to established brands. Their studio is able to offer a range of services from design consultancy to product development and from prototyping to manufacturing of handbags, accessories and soft furnishings. Their practical classes will teach you the fundamental techniques of working with leather or vegan leather, how to sew these materials to a professional standard and how to create customised goods. The theoretical classes will provide you with the foundation for designing bags and accessories as well as insights and essential information about the industry.
