Learn to Sew a ROLLTOP BAG! 4 WEEKS Series

Learn to Sew a ROLLTOP BAG! 4 WEEKS SeriesLearn to Sew a ROLLTOP BAG! Four Week Series Ready to take your bag making skills to the next level? In this four week series, youll make the Slabtown Backpack by Klum House a heavy duty rolltop backpack with a waxed canvas exterior, lined interior, zipper pockets, snap closures, side pockets, and adjustable leather straps. Bag Materials Kit: For this class you will need to purchase the materials from us to be sure you have all the correct supplies

Learn to Sew a ROLLTOP BAG! – Four Week Series

Ready to take your bag-making skills to the next level? In this four-week series, you’ll make the Slabtown Backpack by Klum House — a heavy-duty rolltop backpack with a waxed canvas exterior, lined interior, zipper pockets, snap closures, side pockets, and adjustable leather straps.

Bag Materials Kit: For this class you will need to purchase the materials from us to be sure you have all the correct supplies and hardware. We will be in touch before the class for you to choose your colors. Bag series materials kit (includes everything needed for each project.) Add the 4 week bags series materials kit to your cart when you check out. 

This is a great class for confident sewists who are ready to work with thicker materials, hardware, leather, zippers, and more advanced bag construction. You’ll be guided step by step through the process of building one beautiful, functional backpack you’ll be proud to carry everywhere.

Skills You’ll Learn

• Sew and assemble a fully lined backpack
• Create side pockets and a rolltop closure
• Attach snaps, buckles, rivets, and leather straps
• Use binding for a clean, professional finish
• Attach hardware and leather straps
• Build confidence in handling thicker fabrics

Who It’s For

Perfect for intermediate to advanced sewists, or confident advanced beginners who have experience using a sewing machine and are ready for a more involved bag-making project. Students should be comfortable sewing straight seams, following pattern instructions, and working at a steady pace over multiple weeks.

Materials

Bag Materials Kit: For this class you will need to purchase the materials from us to be sure you have all the correct supplies and hardware. We will be in touch before the class for you to choose your colors. Bag series materials kit (includes everything needed for each project.) Add the 4 week bags series materials kit to your cart when you check out. 

Class Details

Level: Intermediate / Adv
Max Class Size: 6
Duration: Each session 3 hours

Schedule Overview:

Week 1: Review the pattern, prep materials, cut pieces, and begin construction
Week 2: Sew pockets, zipper sections, and main bag components
Week 3: Assemble the backpack body, lining, rolltop details, and side pockets
Week 4: Install hardware, attach leather straps, finish binding, and complete your Slabtown Backpack

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