Bags – design & make piped and turned leather bags by hand 2025 – October 18 to 24
£924.00
*The total cost of this course is £1848. To book your place you need to pay a 50% deposit of £924. The remaining balance of £924 will be charged 6 weeks before the course starts*
Course Details:
This 6 day course is divided into two 3 day sessions with a rest day between. Students can explore the development of piped and turned bag styles for both men and women and make a bag of their own design. Students learn about different leathers and relevant hand construction techniques. How to make different straps & handles and working out the pattern for oval based bags will be included. A range of leathers and fittings are available to buy. Students may decide to design and complete a new bag/collection during the course or may prefer to develop ideas, focusing on mastering techniques.
The syllabus includes:
- What are piped and turned bags and why are they important
- Choosing suitable leathers for piped and turned bags
- Design & Pattern making
- Options for linings
- Choosing hardware and fittings
- Zips – how to make and use them in pockets and for closing bags
- Hand stitching
- Hand paring/skiving ( thinning leather)
- Handles, straps and pockets.
This course is only suitable for those who are already experienced in bag making or who have already attended a course with us.
Course notes will be provided.
A set of tools is provided for each student to use and a small range of tools and materials will be made available for students to buy at the end of the course.
There is a maximum of 4 students
The cost of materials are not included in the course fee
(Lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments are included in the course fee)
Course Dates: October 18 to 24
Course Fee: £1848
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MacGregor and Michael
Leathercourses
37 Silver Street
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8DL
UK
Tel/Fax: (0044) 01666 502179
Email: [email protected]
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