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Let's talk rivets - those little metal fasteners that pack a serious punch in bag making. Rivets are what turn a regular bag into a tough-as-nails carryall that'll last for...

In this workshop replay, Ellie teaches all about making high-quality bags at home with waxed canvas, the best leather for straps, and two types of rivets (double-cap & tubular), as well as setting tools, best...

In this workshop replay, Klum-house founder Ellie Lum talks all about getting started in bag making! One of the most common questions we get here at Klum-house is: What sewing...

Both our Maywood Totepack and Naito Bucket Bag use a magnetic snap rivet. A single magnetic snap rivet consists of four pieces: two caps, an "innie" magnet and an "outie" magnet....

Both our Maywood Totepack and Naito Bucket Bag use a hardware closure called a magnetic snap rivet. If you happen to set your magnetic snap rivet incorrectly, don't worry! It's totally...

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Double-cap rivets make it easy to use luxe metal hardware to attach the leather straps onto your bags - and set with just a hammer! However, hardware can be intimidating if...

This is a tutorial video to help you attach your leather straps with metal rivets and leather reinforcement washers correctly.

In this video, Klum-house founder Ellie Lum demonstrates how to set a double-cap rivet using a double-cap rivet setter, mallet, and granite slab. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Find all...

In this video, Klum-house founder Ellie Lum will show you how to set a Line 24 Snap. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________         _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Find Tools and Snaps here: ...

A Line 24 Snap is a metal closure that consists of four pieces: the cap and socket, which are set together on one side, and the eyelet and stud. which...

Whether it’s a backpack strap, a crossbody strap, or even a belt, learning how to add a buckle to a leather strap gives you more options for adjustability and custom...