Professional Leather Handbag Design
A course by Lili Storella , Leather Maker
Learn the foundations of working with leather to create bespoke bags using professional crafting techniques
Learn the foundations of working with leather to create bespoke bags using professional crafting techniques
Leather craftwork allows you to sculpt durable, functional accessories that connect with the people who wear them. Leather maker Lili Storella uses it as a way to express herself and share her story. She designs and creates unique handbags that are sold around the world.
In this course, she teaches you the foundations of working with leather to create a bespoke bag using her 3D sculpture method. Learn to design functional accessories with your own two hands and share your style with the world.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 8 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (267)
- 11,324 students
- 22 lessons (3h 28m)
- 8 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and craft your own refined leather handbag with an invisible magnetic closure.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in making their own accessories or learning to work with leather.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience working with leather and the materials in this course is recommended.
You will need a cutter, an electrical creasing machine, a hammer, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
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A course by Lili Storella
Lili Storella is a leather maker based in the USA. Growing up, she was always interested in drawing and expressing herself through making things. She went on to study drawing professionally and received a degree in graphic design. From there, she worked as a graphic designer for eight years before discovering her passion for working with leather.
Lili began making small items for family and friends, but soon turned her love of leather craftwork into her own brand, Mila.jito. She now sells accessories like bags, passport holders, belts, and watch straps around the world and shares her creations with over 50K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Design, Preparation, and Technique
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Design
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Material and Tools
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Technique Foundations 1
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Technique Foundations 2
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U3
Making a Minibag
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Design
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Pattern Making
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Preparation
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Cut the Leather
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Cut the Reinforcement Material
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U4
Assemble
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Assemble the Individual Parts 1
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Assemble the Individual Parts 2
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Creasing, Punching, Stitching and Edge Painting 1
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Creasing, Punching, Stitching and Edge Painting 2
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To Learn More 1
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To Learn More 2
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Make the Closure Part 1
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Make the Closure Part 2
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Final Assemble
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U5
Adding Extra Touches
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Hot Stamp Logo and Initial
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Tips and Tricks
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FP
Final project
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Professional Leather Handbag Design
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mariodavidcastro
El curso es completo y usan tecnicas muy claras que puedo utilizar en mis productos de marroquineria
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goutam
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viera.ana
Me encantó. Muy completo. Te motiva a realizar un trabajo que siga siendo artesanal pero a la vez resulte fuerte en su confección. Tambien te inspira a que le dediques tiempo y que seas detallista. De esa manera creo que logra un producto final de mucha calidad. Y si ya tenés noción del trabajo en cuero te aporta ideas y te anima a ver el arte en cuero de forma más profesional.
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ria
De cursus is heel erg leuk en leerzaam, doe het wel rustig aan dat ik de materialen goed begrijp, elke keer een stapje verder. Ben nu op de helft
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deon
Good day.
This was not what I was looking for.
The tools and material I don't have and not available in South Africa.
I would like a refund so that I can chose a different course.
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