The Oberlin Tote - Classic Waxed Canvas and Leather Market Tote

Learn to Sew the Stylish Oberlin Tote with Klum House!

Ready to elevate your sewing skills and create a professional-quality bag? Join our online class and learn to make the popular Oberlin Tote, designed by Ellie Lum, founder of Klum House. This class is perfect for sewers with some basic experience who want to master bag making techniques.

The Oberlin Tote is a modern take on the classic market tote, featuring durable construction and practical details:

• Sturdy Leather Straps: Built to last.
• Reinforced Base: Provides stability and structure.
• Magnetic Snap Closure: Secure and easy to use.
• Interior Zipper Pocket: Keeps valuables safe.
• Four External Pocket Compartments: For convenient storage.

What You'll Learn:

This comprehensive class will equip you with the skills to work with heavy-duty materials and create a beautiful, functional bag. You'll master:

• Sewing Heavy-Duty Fabrics: Learn techniques for handling waxed canvas, leather, and other robust materials.
• Installing a Magnetic Snap: Achieve a professional closure.
• Sewing an Interior Pocket: Add functional storage.
• Creating External Pockets: Enhance the bag's utility.
• Sewing French Seams: For durable and clean finishes.
• Creating Boxed Corners: For a polished look.

What's Included:

• Digital Pattern: A fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions booklet in both tiled PDF (for home printing) and large format PDF (for professional printing).
• Resources: A complete list of necessary materials and tools, plus pattern drafting instructions, a leather & rivets guide.
• Optional Kits: Simplify your project with our Full Maker Kits and Leather + Hardware Kits. Use code SKILLSHARE10 for 10% off!

We cover all the necessary tools and materials in the videos and provide a detailed list in the "Start Here" PDF and Instructions Booklet.

Important Update: We've recently updated our video content with improved quality and new construction techniques! While the original downloadable files and older Sewing Machine 101, Design and Fabric Strap videos will remain accessible through the end of the year, they will be removed in January 2020. The new videos retain all major bag construction elements, enhanced for a better learning experience.

Start sewing your own shop-worthy tote bag today!