Leather Bag Making Class: Master the Fundamentals in One Day

Learn the essential techniques behind professional leather bag construction, from sewing and assembly to finishing.


Melissa Bruscoli
Melissa Bruscoli
5.0 (13)
Instagram followers 3k followers

6.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  £195 - £234 (£195 for Weekdays; £234 for Weekends) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Build a genuine technical foundation in leather goods and bag making on this hands-on, components-focused course leatherworking course in Woolwich.
Rather than working towards a single finished item, you'll spend the day exploring the key structural components that underpin professional leather goods – straps, handles, zips, pockets and other structural elements – learning exactly how each one is cut, reinforced, assembled and finished. Guided practical exercises will introduce you to leather preparation, pattern placement, marking, cutting, gluing, reinforcing and skiving, giving you genuine hands-on experience with professional leatherworking tools and industrial sewing machines.
As you work through the day, you'll build up a comprehensive set of technical samples to take home – a lasting, practical reference you can return to for future projects. By the end, you'll have a solid technical foundation in leather goods construction and bag making, along with the skills and confidence to keep building on it.
Best for:
  • Bag makers wanting to understand professional construction techniques
  • Students considering progression onto more advanced bag-making courses
  • Creative hobbyists looking to develop technical, hands-on craft skills
  • Anyone after a structured introduction to leather goods components and construction
Please note: private classes are available on request, priced differently and run to a different duration from our scheduled group classes. Please get in touch for a private class quotation.
What you'll get
  • A comprehensive set of practical samples made during the workshop, covering each key technique – yours to keep as a lasting reference for future projects
  • Printed course notes, including tool lists, recommended suppliers and other useful reference material
  • Examples of industry-standard materials used in professional leather goods making
  • A clear grounding in core leatherworking techniques, from leather preparation and pattern placement to marking, cutting, gluing, reinforcing and skiving
  • Hands-on experience constructing and finishing key bag-making elements, including zips, straps, gussets, piping and binding techniques
  • An understanding of different types of lining and how they're used in leather goods projects
Knowledge required
For this course, basic sewing skills and confidence in using a sewing machine are required.
What to bring
All materials are provided at the venue.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

The London Leather Workshop - Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR

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Melissa Bruscoli
Melissa Bruscoli

5.0 (13)
Instagram followers 3k followers
female Women-owned

We founded The London Leather Workshop in 2012, bringing together our backgrounds in fashion, accessories and leather goods as Italian design graduates. Over the years, our passion for making grew into a South East London studio where design, prototyping, product development and craftsmanship come together. Sara leads the teaching, drawing on specialist training in fashion and bag making in Rome, Milan and Florence, while Melissa brings deep experience in sourcing, materials and studio operations.
What we love most about teaching is helping people discover that leathercraft is something they can genuinely learn and enjoy with the right guidance. Our workshops are taught in small groups in a real working studio, so students receive individual attention, learn professional techniques and leave with a finished piece they can feel proud of.
Over the past ten years, we have taught students from around the world and shared our knowledge through workshops, one-to-one training and wider community work. We love creating a space that feels welcoming, practical and inspiring, whether someone joins as a complete beginner, a curious maker or an aspiring professional.

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