CUSTOM BAG MAKING // Make patterns & bags at home

CUSTOM BAG MAKING // Pattern Design + Tutorial

Start upcycling straight away with instant access to the detailed video and visual lessons. This step-by-step framework provides you the skills and techniques to turn household materials into your own custom bags. No prior bag making or upcycling skills required... if you can thread a sewing machine, you can create your own custom bags at home! 

The course is designed as a life-long resource to refer back to again and again for any bag upcycling projects. Hosted on our intimate community platform with fellow upcyclers and makers from around the globe. Get inspired, get kudos and get connected to a community of passionate upcyclers.  

♻️ WASTE MATERIALS
All you need is some bias tape to finish the edges. The rest of the bag can be made entirely from materials you have lying around the house. If your machine can sew it, you can use it to make these bags. From event banners to your busted denim jeans, gain the knowledge to select the right materials for your bag designs. 

💚 KEY LEARNINGS
Learn every step to transform trash into bags that stop people in their tracks. 

• Create your own versatile bag patterns
• How to select the right material for your bag projects
• Sewing quality bags on your household sewing machine
• Functional bag lining, pockets, straps and closures techniques 
• High quality edge finishing for upcycling projects
  

WHO IT'S FOR
If you can thread a sewing machine, you're qualified to create your own custom bags at home. Whether you're curious to upcycle or a seasoned veteran, this course is your evergreen framework for practical upcycling and bag making techniques. 

♻️ COURSE BREAKDOWN

Introduction: Learn key terms, bag styles and bag anatomy to begin creating your own custom bag. 

1. Bag Pattern. Learn our simple and versatile bag pattern framework. 

2. Bag Outer Shell. The making process begins! Learn to transform household materials into functional bag pieces by balancing function and aesthetic (bag outer shell and bag closure).  

3. Lining, Pockets, Strap. Simple and versatile techniques to create customised function and utility to the inside of your bag. 

4. Bag Assembly. We bring all of our bag components together with this easy to learn assembly process. Includes 2 assembly options to suit your material choices. 

5. You've got a bag! It's show and tell time :) Post a photo of your brand new bag in the community feed and let the kudos roll in. 

At any point through the process, send a direct message or comment on the lesson to get tailored feedback and questions answered for your specific bag design. 

Work through the recorded and written lessons at your own pace, asking questions as you need and getting feedback in the community forum.

• Lifetime access to the course content.
• Access to the bag upcycling framework to turn boring waste into great bags. 
• Visual and video lessons to learn and refer back to on new projects

This class is for beginner to intermediate sewers. Maybe you remember sewing years ago but want to brush up on your skills, maybe you're a seasoned veteran but want to learn some upcycling-specific skills to bring your wardrobe back to life.
Either way, the lessons in the course and practical and adaptable, so you can keep learnings from them again and again.

This course is a step-by-step framework that gives you the confidence to make informed decisions for at-home upcycling projects.

This approach prompts creativity and provides the confidence needed to use alternative materials at home. From creative inception, right through to finishing your last stitch, the videos and lessons guide you step-by-step through the process.

Finish with the confidence to keep creating and upcycling again and again.

Start upcycling straight away with instant access to the course. If you decide it's not for you, you can ask for a refund within 24 hours of purchasing.