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Maywood - Gray Custom Bag Maker Kit
The Maywood converts from backpack to tote with the pull of a strap! This kit includes all of the ingredients you need to make this bag.
The Maywood Totepack features strong leather straps, a zipper closure, exterior pocket with magnetic snap, and an interior laptop pocket. Whether you're commuting to work with your laptop, headed to the park with friends, wandering around a new city, or setting out for a day hike, the Maywood will be your trusty companion.
This kit includes waxed canvas fabric, natural canvas lining, pre-cut leather, hardware, a full-size paper pattern, PDF instructions booklet, and full PDF pattern. You have the option to add the online class, tools, and paper instructions booklet.
- Bag Dimensions: 16.5" H x 10.5" W (bottom) / 15" W (top) x 5" D
- Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas exterior
- Fully-lined with natural army duck canvas
- Convertible leather strapping system
- Size-inclusive straps to fit a wider range of bodies
- 14" brass YKK zipper closure with leather zipper pull
- Interior waxed canvas pocket large enough to hold a 15" laptop
- Large exterior pocket with magnetic closure
- D-ring to attach keys
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Maywood - Gray Custom Bag Maker Kit
Skill Levels
 BEGINNER |
 CONFIDENT BEGINNER |
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Beginner projects will introduce you to the basics of bag making. You'll learn to sew heavy-duty fabric, punch holes in fabric and leather, set metal rivets, and sew your first zipper! |
Confident Beginner projects involve managing more pieces of fabric and leather. They'll teach you to add interior and exterior pockets and install new types of hardware, like snaps. |
 INTERMEDIATE |
 ADVANCED |
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Intermediate projects involve a more in-depth making process. They'll teach you to work with a wider variety of tools and hardware techniques, like setting extra-strength tubular rivets. |
Advanced projects are for experienced stitchers ready to invest a significant amount of time and energy into becoming a bag maker. Complex construction and seriously professional results. |
Our Materials
Our Materials
Waxed Canvas
A densely-woven cotton fabric that's saturated with wax, giving it protection against the elements. It shows scuffs and creases that blend into a weathered patina. *fabric colors vary in weight from 10-12oz
Leather
Sourced from USA tanneries, and hand-selected for quality. Our hides are cut into straps with a hydraulic press to ensure precision and consistency.
Hardware
Hardware takes a bag from looking homemade to professional—and it's not hard to do! Using basic tools, you can set rivets & more. All our hardware is real metal and built to last.
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The Maywood converts from backpack to tote with the pull of a strap! This kit includes all of the ingredients you need to make this bag.
The Maywood Totepack features strong leather straps, a zipper closure, exterior pocket with magnetic snap, and an interior laptop pocket. Whether you're commuting to work with your laptop, headed to the park with friends, wandering around a new city, or setting out for a day hike, the Maywood will be your trusty companion.
This kit includes waxed canvas fabric, natural canvas lining, pre-cut leather, hardware, a full-size paper pattern, PDF instructions booklet, and full PDF pattern. You have the option to add the online class, tools, and paper instructions booklet.
- Bag Dimensions: 16.5" H x 10.5" W (bottom) / 15" W (top) x 5" D
- Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas exterior
- Fully-lined with natural army duck canvas
- Convertible leather strapping system
- Size-inclusive straps to fit a wider range of bodies
- 14" brass YKK zipper closure with leather zipper pull
- Interior waxed canvas pocket large enough to hold a 15" laptop
- Large exterior pocket with magnetic closure
- D-ring to attach keys
😍 Maker Stories
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T
YAY Maywood ! Great sew. I made it for my daughter ~ it’s a perfect commuter backpack!
Turned out great! �
L
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I have made the Maywood 4 times and LOVE it!!! It's super fun and easy to make too and the kits make it extra easy.
R
This was my first bigger bag purchase from Klum House- It definitely took me a little longer, but overall, it wasn't too difficult to sort out (I have made a few other bags, so I'm a little familiar with these patterns). Overall, it came together great and is my every day bag (plus carries toddler needs!). Thanks again for a great kit/pattern!
M
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I’ve made many of these already! Love them
B
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The bag turned out GREAT! I thought the class was the best I have ever taken. Every step was very clearly explained and demonstrated.
Very Highly recommend.
W
Maywood - Full Maker Kit
T
I bought the Maywood Tote Pack a few years ago as a gift for myself and was too intimated to give it a try. I then forgot that I had it. A year passes.... Then I remembered and took it out and this time opened all the packaging. Overwhelmed and intimidated, I placed everything away. Forgot about it again. More time goes by... maybe a couple years. A few days ago, while admiring someone else's backpack while standing in line at the airport, I remembered my Maywood kit... again. Got home, took out the kit, read the instructions and decided to do it. Not intimidated at all. But ready to make mistakes and learn. It was much easier than I thought due to the explicit instructions and graphics. AND I used tools I've never heard of nor used before. It was such an amazing learning experience. I have a new favorite bag.
M
I just finished making the Maywood using the full maker kit and I have to say I even impressed myself. I was a little hesitant since it involved some new skills, but with the top quality, pre-cut materials, easy to follow pattern and excellent video instruction, it came together beautifully. I love it!
YESS! So glad to hear that you are loving your Maywood and enjoyed the making process. Thanks for the kind words, Mary!
J
I have done different sewing projects over the past few years, but I still consider myself a novice. I also purchased the video class along with the maker kit, which made everything come together so easily. This was my first zipper that I sewed, and the video walked me through it with no difficulties. Superior quality materials, video, and company! Thank you.
A
Very easy to follow pattern, all the materials are top quality and having everything cut and all the holes punched makes this a quick make. Love the bag and enjoyed the process!
K
Klum House is a great business—they have been helpful when I emailed them about a couple of questions with my order. The kits I ordered are great, the video tutorial was outstanding and the quality of the materials was superior. I will be shopping with them often.
OUR PROMISE
You've got this.
Making things takes courage! For every little victory and moment of triumph, there are frustrating seam rips and cooked rivets, but there is magic to be found in showing up and trusting the process. Sometimes you have to take the leap to discover how much you're truly capable of!
OUR PROMISE
We've got you.
From sourcing the very best tools and materials to crafting crystal-clear instructions, we're committed to setting you up for success (and enjoyment!) at every step of your bag making journey. No matter your skill level, we'll meet you where you are and help you reach your bag making goals.
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