Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag

Customizing with Hardware

A course by Hemlock and Hyde , Handcrafted Leather Goods Company

100% positive reviews (43)

2,638 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Customizing with Hardware

Overview

“Now it's time to really shine! Make your design truly your own by adding hardware or keeping it minimal for a more sleek look. There are many types of bag closures, snaps, rivets, and hardware available for bags. Find what you like best to make your bag even more personal.”

In this video lesson Hemlock and Hyde addresses the topic: Customizing with Hardware, 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're going to be using our personal style to finish our bag with hardware. Using different hardware shapes or colors or finishes can really change the look of your bag, so it's something to think about before you get started. We always like to match the finish of our rivets to the brass hardware that we use on our bags. Or if you like, you can use no hardware for a more sleek look. In additional resources, we've also provided a link to a blog that goes over additional hardware that you can use to create your own look. Nick and I have been working on our designs for a long t...”

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Course summary for: Leatherwork: Designing and making a crossbody bag

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (43)
2638 students
5 units
19 lessons (2h 52m)
5 downloads

Category
Craft, Fashion
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Design, Fashion Design, Sewing

Hemlock and Hyde

A course by Hemlock and Hyde

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Handcrafted Leather Goods Company

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.