DIY Leather Kit - Cross Body Satchel Bag

Craft it Yourself!
No specialist tools or prior experience required.

The Process
This DIY Bag Kit is ideal for ALL - from total beginners to confident makers - you CAN make your own luxury leather bag at home.

This is a perfect introductory DIY Kit to start your journey into leather work and bag making and arrives complete with everything you need to make your own luxury leather bag at home.

Have fun learning the basics of leather craft (for accessories), with introduction to techniques including: application of wax and edge finishing, screw rivets, hand stitching on leather, and bag construction. Simply follow the included step-by-step instructions to craft your own cross body satchel bag. And, most importantly, enjoy the process.

Inside your kit, you will find pre-cut leather pieces which require you to finish with a wax (included). You will rivet and sew the leather to complete your satchel.

If you have a small flat head screwdriver, this will be helpful, although it is not essential.

To make the kit suitable for home construction, some work has been done for you. Don’t worry though, there is still plenty left for you to turn your creative energy to.

The Bag
The satchel bag has a flap and buckle closure and one long cross body strap. It is a raw edge construction to give a boxy look and completed in a buttery soft vegetable-tanned leather which results in a supple yet structured piece.

The bag is unlined meaning you can enjoy the natural grain and quality of this beautiful Tuscan leather.

The size ensures ample space for all your essentials.

The dimensions of the small satchel are H 190mm x W 245mm x D 90mm, and it will be the same construction as the bag in the product photos.

There are NO ADDITIONAL COSTS. All tools, leather, hardware and products will be included in the kit. There is a selection of leather and hardware colours for you to choose from, and if you require a bespoke colour please get in touch as we may be able to help.

The kit contains:
Pre-cut and pre-punched leather pieces ready to use
A pot of homemade wax and a soft cloth
Metal hardware of your choice
Needle and thread
Unique 'Made by' card
Instruction booklet
Video link to instruction video
You will need:
Small flat head screwdriver (if possible)
Scissors
Material and Care
Material

Here at Hands of Tym, we are passionate about sourcing the highest quality sustainable materials.

We use responsibly-sourced Italian vegetable-tanned leather.
Using only the highest quality cuts, the leather will improve with use and age, developing a soft patina over time.
Natural variations are a product feature of this material and contribute to the individual style of the product.
The leather is free from harmful chemicals and biodegradable at the end of its life.
Care

Please note: There may be natural changes in the colour of the materials and they may stain easily. Please be careful with oils and inks.

When not in use, store your product in the soft cloth bag (provided) in a cool and dry place.

VARIOUS KITS AVAILABLE - see store for details