TOPICS COVERED DURING THE TUITION

– What is leather and an overview of the key leather types

– Introduction to the basic leather tools: cutting tools, punching tools and more

– Introduction to the basic leathercrafting techniques: cutting, punching, edge finishing, channeling and more

– Make your bag step by step

 

HOW WILL THE TOPICS BE TAUGHT?

During the video, the teacher will explain and show the techniques in easy to understand English and the video will also be fully subtitled in English.

New methodologies and terminology will be explained to you so that they are clear and easy to understand even if you are a complete beginner.

HOW IT WORKS

You have the choice of only purchasing the video and sourcing the materials and tools by yourself separately, or you can purchase the video together with the materials and tools, which we can dispatch to your home.

If you prefer to source materials and tools yourself, please read the dedicated tab to know what you will need to complete your handbag.

 

IF YOU ONLY BUY THE COURSE

With the purchase you get an instant download link with the following:

– The tuition video

–  A printable PDF pattern in A4 (A PRINTER IS REQUIRED)

– The handouts

 

IF YOU ALSO BUY THE MATERIALS

By buying the materials from us, you will receive the leather and the fittings (sam brownes and turn-lock) directly to your home.

You will be able to choose the colour of the fittings at the checkout.

 

IF YOU ALSO BUY THE TOOL KIT

If you buy the tool kit, all tools needed to complete your bag will be shipped to your address.

The kit includes a 30 cm steel ruler, a scratch awl, a stanley knife, a cutting mat, a double-sided craft hammer, a hollow punch, a punching mat and a V gouge.

 

NOT INCLUDED

In order to complete your handbag, you will need the following, which are not included in the materials or tools that we supply:

– Flat-head screwdriver

– Small cross-head screwdriver

 

COURSE DURATION 55m

 

YOU WILL NEED AN INTERNET CONNECTION TO STREAM THE COURSE TUITION VIDEO

MATERIALS AND TOOLS REQUIRED

 

If you haven’t purchased our tool kit you will need:

– Leather: 5 square feet, thickness 1.2

– 43 chicago screws size 4 mm (stem length) – 16  chicago screw size 6mm (stem length) 

– 1 Rectangular handbag turn-lock (max 3.5 cm wide)

– Marking tool (scratch awl recommended)

– Stanley/utility knife

– Steel ruler

– Cutting mat

– Striking tool (mallet or craft hammer)

– Punching mat

– Hollow punch (size to match chicago screws)

– V Gouge

 

To complete this course you will need the following tools (not included in the material kit):

– Flat-head screwdriver

– Small cross-head screwdriver

My name is Melissa and I am a designer-maker and the co-founder of The London Leather Workshop.

I graduated in fashion design and product development in Rome and worked in the fashion and accessories industry for many years before pursuing my passion for leathercraft and starting my own business.

I started The London Leather Workshop to combine the design and leathercraft skills I gained over years.

I love delivering practical training and have many years of experience in teaching and delivering skills workshops, including teaching digital design skills in adult education colleges in London.

I now enjoy passing on my knowledge in leathercraft by running a series of workshops in our London studio and online, always helping my students to get the skills and the information they need in the easiest and most enjoyable way possible.