Make a Leather Bag

In a world that moves fast, leather craft offers a grounding and rewarding creative experience. This beginner friendly bag making course is designed for those who are new to leatherwork as well as those with some experience in pattern making or other forms of handcraft. Over the term, you'll learn the essential building blocks of bag making — from identifying and selecting suitable leathers to drafting your own paper pattern from scratch. We'll begin with a simple tote bag design to establish core skills, then progress to a more advanced tote featuring gussets and personalized details. Throughout the course, you'll be guided through professional bag-making techniques and finishing methods used in the industry. You'll need to be comfortable handling a range of cutting tools for working with thicker leathers. Prior experience in pattern cutting (for garments or similar projects) or other detailed hand-making skills will be helpful but not required. By the end of the course, you'll have developed the confidence and knowledge to design and construct your own beautifully crafted leather tote bag — a timeless piece made by your own hands.

This is a Beginners course. It would be beneficial to have basic sewing and an understanding of 3-D construction. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Digital, mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential.

1. Identify different types of leather and understand their characteristics, strengths, and best uses in bag making. 2. Select appropriate tools, hardware, and materials for constructing a professional-quality leather tote bag. 3. Draft a simple paper pattern from scratch, using measurements and design considerations specific to leatherwork. 4. Cut and prepare leather pieces accurately using professional cutting tools and safe handling techniques. 5. Assemble and stitch leather components, inclu

Our art and design studios are well-equipped with a range of industry and specialist tools and equipment in a shared access environment. As a college, we look to embed sustainable practice through reducing waste, recycling and upcycling of materials. In the interest of sustainability, Morley College uses Teams and MyDay as digital platforms for sharing resources and information. Teaching is both to the whole class and on an individual, one-to-one basis using demonstrations, discussion, examples,

A basic sewing kit that includes: Hand sewing needles. Pins. Thimble. Sewing thread. Tape measure. Paper cutting scissors. Pencil and notebook/sketch pad. An apron to protect your clothes. Information on where to purchase leather making materials will be given at the first lesson. You must provide your own trimmings, haberdashery, etc. Leather, pattern paper and card is available for use in the studio.

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