Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag
Preparing the Gusset
A course by Hemlock and Hyde , Handcrafted Leather Goods Company
Joined May 2022
Joined May 2022
About the video: Preparing the Gusset
Overview
“Next, you'll learn the method we use to get a structured gusset using an often overlooked tool, the bone folder. This will make hand-sewing the bag much more straightforward and will help give your bag its shape. If you decide to upgrade to an industrial sewing machine later down the line, this method helps to keep the leather panels aligned for more precise sewing. ”
In this video lesson Hemlock and Hyde addresses the topic: Preparing the Gusset, which is part of the Domestika online course: Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag. Discover the art of leatherwork and learn how to make your own stylish crossbody bag..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we are going to learn how to prepare and construct your gusset. Using Bone Folder, which is a special tool that we use to create a curved gusset. The tools that we are going to be using are our bone folder, We've actually got two different types here. This one is plastic and a bit finer. It creates a bit of a finer point. And this one is actually made of bone and creates a bit of a thicker line. or crease in the leather. We're also going to be using our straight edge ruler. Let's get started. You can see here that I've already punched out my oblong hole and my two rivet hole...”
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Course summary for: Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Design, Fashion Design, Sewing
Hemlock and Hyde
A course by Hemlock and Hyde
Leanne and Nick Polidore, the creative minds behind Hemlock and Hyde, have established themselves as masters of leather craftsmanship. With their unwavering attention to detail and a passion for blending heritage quality with contemporary shapes, they have garnered recognition and success in the leather-goods industry.
Through their leather-goods business, they design and hand-make bags that reflect their love for structure, art, and functionality. Leanne and Nick's work has been featured in renowned publications such as Philadelphia Magazine and Philadelphia Business Journal, and their creations have been sold in prestigious venues like the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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