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The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

  • Intermediate
  • 18 and older
  • $155
  • 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 hours

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  • $155
  • Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
  • 3 hours
  • Price includes high-quality leather, all necessary tools, and use of our BERNINA sewing machines
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this bag class:

Have you ever fallen in love with the perfect understated leather tote, only to reach for the price tag and realize it's reallllly expensive?!

Those shopping moments are the worst, but the good news is, you don't have to live without that killer leather bag--you can totally make it yourself! Working with leather is not as hard as you would think, and this class will teach you just how doable it is to make your very own luxury leather bag.

Under the guidance of teacher Joey Casey, you'll learn the basics of working with leather as you make a gorgeous tote! It's minimalist in style but roomy enough for all your essentials... we promise this will be your new favorite bag. You won't believe that after this three-hour class, you'll have made an enviable bag that looks like it stepped out of the nearest fancy boutique. 

In this class, you'll learn:
  • Basic understanding of handling and cutting leather
  • How to sew leather using a home sewing machine
  • Special techniques for seaming and assembling leather, with attention to how it differs from fabric
All materials and tools will be provided, including high-quality leather and metal hardware.

Refund Policy

We do not issue refunds on workshop registrations.

  • If you register for a workshop and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit if you notify us at least 5 business days before the workshop.
  • We are unable to offer credits of any kind, or honor reschedule requests, with less than 5 business days advance notice.

In fairness to all of our customers, we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Thank you for understanding!


Reviews of Classes at Brooklyn Craft Company (557)

(4.7-star rating across 557 reviews)
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by KIM K. on 10/6/2016
    It was listed as intermediate on the website so I was expecting to get more out of it. You don't even cut out your own leather or work with a pattern. It was way too basic of a class to warrant the cost.
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by kimberly c. on 9/28/2016
    Fun, simple class. Finished product and learned, thank you!
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Anonymous review on 1/20/2016
    The instructor and the class were excellent!!!!!!
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by Chad L. on 1/17/2016
    Very thorough and comprehensive instruction in a pleasant studio! I'll be back!
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by Peter N. on 12/4/2017
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by veronica d. on 9/28/2016
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by Eunjung L. on 1/17/2016
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by Kim O. on 1/17/2016
  • The Greenpoint Leather Tote: Sewing Leather

    Reviewed by Tiffany N. on 11/8/2015
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Overall, students had positive opinions about the leather sewing class at The Greenpoint Leather Tote. Some enjoyed the class and found it to be fun and simple. They appreciated that they were able to complete a finished product and felt that they learned valuable skills. The instructor and the overall class atmosphere were highly praised by students, with one student describing them as excellent. Another student appreciated the comprehensive instruction provided in the pleasant studio setting. Quotes: 1. "Fun, simple class. Finished product and learned, thank you!" 2. "The instructor and the class were excellent!"

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Brooklyn Craft Company

Brooklyn Craft Company is a brick-and-mortar space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn featuring modern craft + DIY classes and events.

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