CUSTOM FRAME BAG // Sew at Home
♻️ Make your own custom frame bag with this complete sewing kit. All you need are some basic skills (2/10) and a basic sewing machine.
👜 This detailed video course guides you step-by-step through the process and includes all the materials and accessories you need.
🌎 Plus you'll keep access to the course so you can keep making bags again and again.
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♻️ Make your own custom frame bag with this complete sewing kit. All you need are some basic skills (2/10) and a basic sewing machine.
👜 This detailed video course guides you step-by-step through the process and includes all the materials and accessories you need.
🌎 Plus you'll keep access to the course so you can keep making bags again and again.
Choose Your Kit
Choose Learning Format
PRODUCT LAUNCHING 25th NOV
♻️ Make your own custom frame bag with this complete sewing kit. All you need are some basic skills (2/10) and a basic sewing machine.
👜 This detailed video course guides you step-by-step through the process and includes all the materials and accessories you need.
🌎 Plus you'll keep access to the course so you can keep making bags again and again.
Choose Your Kit
Choose Learning Format
PRODUCT LAUNCHING 25th NOV
About the course...
✂️ Package Overview
If you can sew reasonably straight and have access to a sewing machine, you can craft your own custom frame bag at home. This all inclusive frame bag kit includes detailed step by step video instructions, waterproof materials, hardware and extra sewing accessories to make the job simple and smooth.
Be guided stitch-by-stitch through the bag pattern, design and sewing process. So you can tailor your Frame Bag to your bike and packing needs.
Ride away with your own Frame Bag full of new skills and good times.
💚 Included in the Kit
Whether you're a weapon seamstress wanting to work with alternative materials or you're new to sewing and just want to make a sick Frame bag, we tailor your sessions to your sewing interest and skill level.
- Material to create bag pattern (upcycled)
- 1.3sqm of waterproof material for x1 large lined frame bag (upcycled)
- 1m of waterproof YKK zipper + x2 zipper pulls
- 25mm & 15mm webbing for custom attachment options
- 2m shock cord + adjusting toggle (for attaching to bag to frame)
- 1m of 25mm velcro (for optional internal compartments or frame attachment)
- 25mm herringbone bias for internal seam finishing
- Adjustable bias snap on sewing foot (for easier bias sewing)
- Sample material (to test sewing assembly process)
- x1 pack heavy duty needles
Got more questions? Check out the FAQ's below...
💼 Learning Outcomes
From bag design to internal edge finishes, each lesson covers a new component of the bag making process. Key learnings include:
- Foundational sewing skills. Get familiar with bag assembly process with a quick corner seam sewing exercise.
- Pattern making. How to trace your frame, design your bag & create your pattern.
- Bag design. How to design & customise your frame bag to suit your packing needs.
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Bag making. Be guided step-by-step through the assembly process with detailed video instructions.
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Bag finishing. Edge and hardware finishings are what separate a 'good' bag from a high quality piece. Learn material edge finishes and options for functional hardware and finishings.
♻️ Upskill Learning Format
The beauty of this process is its adaptable format. This step-by-step process follows a core method with lots of options for customisation along the way. This allows you to build a deep understanding of the process while customising your bag to your specific needs.
💚 Who this Course is for...
If you have sewn a hem, a patch or a tote bag before, you can make your own frame bag at home. This process is designed to meet you at your skill level with plenty of options for customisation. No matter where you're at in your sewing journey, this tutorial guides you through the process to ensure you max out your learnings and make a hella good Frame Bag.
If you would like additional help and personalised feedback through the process, you can join one of the 3-session online workshops (dates below). Please allow 14 days shipping time for AUS based orders for your kit to arrive in time for class one.
MONDAY EVENING - 6.00-7.00pm
Monday 11th January
Monday 18th January
Monday 25th January
MONDAY EVENING - 7.30-8.30pm
Monday 11th January
Monday 18th January
Monday 25th January
This online course is structured around a core design and assembly framework. We recommend you follow these detailed step by step instructions if you are new to sewing or it is your first time making a frame bag.
Beyond the core framework, we have a 'Design Library' at the end of the course. This section includes different functional and aesthetic iterations to build upon the core framework. We continue update this design library over time as we continue to explore new materials and applications.
Frame Bag FAQ
The Frame Bag course is designed for all skill levels. We begin with a series of practical sewing exercises to get everyone comfortable with the techniques required to make the bag. Most classes have a mix of new and experienced sewers. Your Into Carry facilitators will help you tailor your bag design to meet you at your skill level.
We're all busy! If you can't make one of the five sessions, we can find a new time for you to make up the sessions.
Please just make a note when you're booking or email community@intocarry.co to let us know the date you can't come :)
Working with wasted materials is creative in itself. We don't need elaborate ideas to make high quality bags. We just need a sewing machine and a few hours of time :)
Just as the old saying goes.... cut two materials with one pair of scissors.
Meaning, join the course with your friend you can't see and save $60 when you book together using the code "BESTBUDS" at checkout.
First, congratulations on starting all those projects. Second, Luke and the Into Carry team are your upcycling coaches, together, we'll make sure we finish your bag! No matter what it takes! Strength in numbers etc.
I recently learnt what a UFO is so it's only fair to share... it stands for UnFinished Object and is a 100% normal symptom of getting really excited about the potential of overlooked materials. But fear not, we will each finish the course with FO's.
Great question. The answer is: Only if you want it to.
We can intentionally make trashy bags but we can just as easily make crisp, sharp, super sexy-looking masterpieces. Without any prior skills of fancy knick nacks.
Key learnings and benefits are:
- Learn frame bag pattern making so you can create your own frame bags.
- Work with alternative materials so you can buy less fabric and use more overlooked materials in your sewing projects.
- Build your own bag from scratch to understand the importance a bags process of assembly.
- Explore different material edge finishes so you can make wasted materials look clean and crisp.
- Design and sew your own bag so your friends can tell you how awesome you are :)
- Be guided by two expert upcycling facilitators so you can ask questions specific to your skill level and bag making creative interests.
- Learn beside other upcycling champions so you can connect with like minded change-makers.
It can be nice to upcycle something with sentimental value, so if you have an old garment that you want to rebirth into carry then absolutely, bring it along!
Alternatively, we have soooo much material here for you to get creative with. There is a whole range of weird, wacky, wonderful waste, ready for you to start exploring and upcycling.
Each course is run from our space in Brunswick, Melbourne/Naarm. There is free parking after 6.00pm on most surrounding streets, otherwise Sydney Road and Anstey Station is a couple hundred meters away.
Address is: 8 Duckett St Brunswick VIC
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Too easy, shoot Luke an email at luke@intocarry.co and we will get back to you asap.
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