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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...

Calling all bag making newbies! Novice sewists! Hardware hesitant! Bag-curious folks! Here’s where to start, and what you actually need to make your first bag.

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"...

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...

A Chicago screw is a metal fastener that's great for attaching leather straps to your bag. If you've made a Fremont Tote before, then you may already be acquainted with...

The fastest way to remove a rivet is with a rivet removal tool: match the hole to your rivet's diameter, center the strike post, and hit it with a mallet....

At Klum House we love adding leather to our bags using metal rivets, whether it's tote bag straps, zipper pulls, or reinforcement tabs. Setting leather with rivets is a great...

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...

Hardware can sometimes be intimidating for bag making newbies, but it shouldn’t be! With just a few tools, you’ll see that it’s actually quick and easy to set lots of...