The Louis Hobo Bag KIT - Leather Bag making Kit for Domestic Sewing Machines £119
About the Bag: The Louis Hobo Bag Kit
It always really surprises people when I say you can sew leather bags at home on your domestic sewing machine. It's how I started my own leather bag making journey—working on my old Bernina Record domestic machine. I wanted to share my love for bag making and show you just how easy and accessible it can be. All of our leather bag making kits have been meticulously designed to be achievable on a domestic sewing machine.
The Louis Hobo Bag is a design close to our hearts—one of the very first bag styles created when we launched our brand. It’s a truly satisfying bag to make and wear. Designed with both practicality and style in mind, the Louis Hobo is wonderfully spacious, making it ideal for everyday use—whether you’re off to work, out shopping, or heading for a weekend getaway. Despite its generous size, it maintains a soft, slouchy silhouette that looks effortlessly chic no matter the outfit.
One of the standout features is its detachable bugatti-style handle. Prefer a longer crossbody strap? No problem—you can easily add your own thanks to the bag’s versatile design. It’s all about making it your own.
Dimensions:
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35cm (L) x 31cm (H) x 11cm (D)
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Handle drop: 26cm
Features:
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Magnetic closure
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Inside zip pocket
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Outside zip pocket
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Fully lined
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Clip-on bugatti handle
Level: Beginners
Approximate make time: 8 hours
Learning Outcomes
With this kit, you will learn:
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How to use stabilisers for structure and support
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How to insert a magnetic closure
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How to sew a lined zip pocket with a leather frame
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How to make a bugatti-style handle
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How to finish the edges of leather professionally
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Expert bag-making tips and tricks throughout the process
You’ll come away with the skills and confidence to make more bags and push your bag-making journey even further.
What’s Included in Our Kits:
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Pre-cut leather panels – No need to worry about cutting, we’ve done it for you!
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Stabiliser & lining – To ensure your bag has structure and a professional finish.
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A0 paper template – We recommend backing it onto card for durability (see our how-to video for guidance!).
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Brochure – We supply a written and photographic brochure in PDF form.
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Essential adhesives & finishes – Glue, double-sided tape, and leather edge polish.
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Topstitching & all-sew thread – To give your bag a beautiful, durable finish.
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Sewing machine accessories – A clip-on Teflon foot for easy leather sewing and two top-quality Schmetz leather point needles for domestic machines.
What You’ll Need:
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A domestic sewing machine
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A cutting mat
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Scissors
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A cup of tea (optional, but highly recommended!)
Additional Tools for Finishing Your Bag:
(Available in our supplies shop)
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Rubber mallet
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Rivet setting tool
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Small craft knife
Want to test the waters before committing? Try our small trial pack containing leather, a Teflon foot, and machine needles. Perfect for giving leather sewing a go before purchasing a full kit!
BUNDLE OFFER
Take your leather craft journey to the next level with our Bag Making Bundle! It includes:
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Everything in the full maker kit (worth £119)
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Access to our online course (worth £49.99)
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A bag of leather scraps (worth £25) with pieces big enough to make small leather goods or bag panels
Buy it all together and get 30% off your whole order.
Normally £193.99, NOW just £135! [Click here to go to the bundle offer]
Watch the trailer for the Louis Hobo Bag Online Course:
Watch this video on how to set up a domestic sewing machine for sewing leather:
Ready to create something amazing? Order your Leather Bag Making Kit today and start your leather craft journey with confidence!
COLOUR OPTIONS
You now o have to choose hwich colour combo you would like for your bag. We have 9 leather colour choices and 3 metal hardware choices.
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Main Body Colour
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Zip Frame Colour
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Bugatti Handle Colour
- Hardware Colour
See this video to show you our leather colour options: