ONE-DAY COURSE - PROFESSIONAL BAG PATTERN MAKING TRAINING

Learn How to Create Patterns for Bags and Accessories

Unlock your creativity and learn how to translate your ideas into accurate, functional patterns. 

An intensive one-day course in South East London covering the fundamentals of bag and accessory pattern making. Suitable for complete beginners who want to develop their understanding of bag and accessory  making, from developing shapes and proportions to creating workable patterns.

✓ 1–6 Students ✓ Materials Included  ✓ Beginner-Friendly ✓ Finished Item to Take Home

DURATION

6.5 hours

LEVEL

Beginner Friendly

WHERE

London SE185NR
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WHEN

Group workshops: selected weekdays/weekends
Private workshops: by appointment

PRICE

Group Workshops: From £280
Private Workshops: Price at Check out
ABOUT THIS CLASS

Learn How to Create Patterns for Bags and Accessories

This professional course introduces the core principles of pattern making for bags and fashion accessories, combining technical understanding with hands-on practice.
You will learn how to translate a design into a functional two-dimensional pattern, understanding how individual components come together to create a three-dimensional bag or accessory. 
The course covers essential bag and accessory components, including gussets, handles, zips, pockets and linings, as well as how to apply seam allowances and allow for structural reinforcements within the pattern. 
You will also be introduced to materials commonly used in professional bag making, including leather, vegan alternatives and structural reinforcement materials, and learn how their properties influence pattern development and construction. 

Best for

  • Complete beginners and garment pattern cutters who want to expand their skills into accessories
  • Fashion students or graduates looking to strengthen their technical understanding
  • Creative individuals who want to turn ideas into functional, well-constructed products
  • Designers who have ideas for bags but want to understand how to turn their concepts into workable patterns 

What’s next?

This course is part of our professional bag-making pathway. For a comprehensive understanding of professional bag making, we recommend completing Bag Making Fundamentals and  Leather Sewing Machine Class  alongside this class.
STUDENT OUTCOMES

What You’ll Leave With

01 – Understanding of Pattern Making

You will leave with a clear understanding of how accessory patterns are constructed. You’ll receive printed course notes, including a list of the tools used, recommended leather and tool suppliers, and helpful reference information for future use.

02 – A Completed Bag Pattern

You will finish the course with at least one fully developed simple bag pattern created created using the principles taught during the course.

03 – Confidence in Pattern Development

You will develop the confidence to draft simple patterns for different bag components and accessory features, including gussets, linings, handles, zips and pockets. You will also learn how to apply seam allowances and gain an understanding of how structural reinforcements are considered and incorporated into the pattern. 

Why Learn with The London Leather Workshop?

Learn inside a professional leather, vegan leather and handbag development studio
Learn from experienced leatherworkers, designers and manufacturers
Work with professional tools and high-quality materials
Develop practical skills based on real industry techniques
Receive printed course notes to support your learning
Enjoy small class sizes with personalised guidance

FAQ About this course

While it is possible to design a bag without knowing how to make a pattern, understanding pattern making gives you the technical knowledge to turn an idea into a realistic, functional product. You will learn how shapes translate from 2D into 3D, how volume and structure are created, and how elements such as seams, gussets and reinforcements affect the final design.
This understanding allows you to develop designs that are not only visually strong, but also technically achievable.
No experience is needed. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as garment pattern cutters or bag makers who want to refine their skills.

Yes, all tools and materials are provided during the course. Feel free to bring a notepad if you would like to take some notes.

We do not provide accredited certifications. However, we can provide a certificate of attendance upon request.
This is a foundation-skills workshop rather than a finished-product course. During the session, you will learn the fundamentals of bag pattern making and develop at least one complete simple template to take home as a reference for future projects and further development. 
Yes! This workshop can be purchased as a gift. Simply select the gift voucher option when booking (or contact us if you need assistance), and we’ll provide a gift voucher for the recipient to redeem on a future course date.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Sara Battiston

Sara Battiston is a fashion accessories designer, leather and vegan leather goods specialist and Lead Instructor at The London Leather Workshop.
Having studied fashion and accessories design, traditional leathercraft, pattern making, and modern bag construction and manufacturing in Rome, Milan and Florence, she combines creative design with technical expertise and a deep understanding of materials, product development and manufacturing.
Sara teaches leathercraft and bag making through clear demonstrations, hands-on guidance and professional studio techniques. All classes take place in a fully equipped working studio, where she and her team develop prototypes and manufacture products for clients.
With over 20 years of industry experience, Sara has worked with students and clients from around the world, supporting designers, makers and emerging brands in developing products that are thoughtfully designed and technically refined.
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BAG MAKING FUNDAMENTALS

Introduction to Essential Leather Bag Construction Techniques

LEATHER SEWING CLASS

Industrial Machine Sewing for Accessory Making 

TECHNICAL BAG AND ACCESSORY DESIGN

Learn to design production-ready products

 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COURSES

The duration shown on each course page is the maximum time allocated for the workshop. As we teach in small groups, the pace of each session is tailored to the participants’ experience and progress. Workshops with fewer attendees, or groups that progress more quickly, may finish earlier than the stated duration.
Our focus is on providing personalised, high-quality tuition rather than following a fixed timetable. If you complete your project before the end of the session, you are welcome to stay in class to practise the techniques you have learned, ask further questions, or continue using the workshop facilities until the scheduled finish time.
For sessions lasting up to 4 hours, there will be a 15–20 minute break. For sessions lasting more than 4 hours, there will be a 20–30 minute lunch break included in the session.
There are two cafés nearby, free on-site parking, and WiFi is available throughout the workshop.
Complimentary tea, coffee and a selection of hot drinks will be available throughout your class, along with biscuits.
Leathercraft, machine and hand sewing, bag making and pattern making involve the use of specialist tools and materials. Depending on the course you have chosen, you may work with sharp tools, knives, strong adhesives and industrial sewing machines.
If you have any medical conditions, breathing difficulties or accessibility requirements that we should be aware of, please let us know as early as possible so that we can advise you accordingly and make any reasonable adjustments where possible.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes, as most practical work will be carried out while standing at a high workbench.
On arrival, you will receive a full health and safety briefing, including guidance on the safe use of the studio, equipment and tools.
Our studio is located on the ground floor with three steps at the entrance. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we are not currently wheelchair accessible in the workshop.
If you wish to cancel a class, please do so ASAP via email to: learning@thelondonleatherworkshop.com.
– Group Classes
Full refunds are only offered if the cancellation is requested no less than eight weeks before the event date (refunds are not available for rescheduled dates).
Cancellation and refund requests between eight and four weeks before the course start date will result in a 50% refund of the course cost on the condition that we have filled your place (refunds are not available for rescheduled dates).
For cancellation and refund requests less than four weeks before the event, unfortunately, we cannot offer any kind of refund (refunds are not available for rescheduled dates).
– Private Classes
Full refunds are only offered if the cancellation is requested no less than three weeks before the event date (this does not apply to rescheduled dates).
We give our customers the possibility to rearrange their private lesson(s) when giving at least 48 hours notice. We can rearrange your lesson up to two times.
In case of unforeseen circumstances, and the cancellation being requested the day before the lesson, we won’t be able to give a refund, but we will offer a 50% discount on a future booking.
We are unable to provide any refund or provide any discount for cancellations requested in the 24 hours prior to the lesson.
In the unlikely event that a workshop has to be cancelled by TLLW, we will offer the choice of a full refund, a credit or the opportunity to book an alternative date. We will provide as much notice as possible.
In the unlikely event that a workshop has to be cancelled by TLLW, we will offer the choice of a full refund, a credit or the opportunity to book an alternative date. We will provide as much notice as possible.

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