{"product_id":"join-our-seasomal-sewing-club-the-foxy-makers-club","title":"The Foxy Makers Club - Seasonal Sew Along – The Ernest Double Zip Leather Satchel | Complete Kit, Online Course \u0026 Live Sew-Along","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🦊 The Foxy Makers Club\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA seasonal leather-making sew-along from RJ Leather Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to our lovely little club of leather-loving makers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love making bags, learning new techniques and having a good old natter with like-minded people, I think you're going to love The Foxy Makers Club!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea is simple. Every three months, we'll launch a brand new leather-making project for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll receive a gorgeous pre-cut leather kit, step-by-step recorded lessons and the chance to join me for two live online making sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, every Foxy Maker gets their very own embroidered club badge! 🦊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo subscriptions, no ongoing commitments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Just lovely projects, new skills and a bit of time to make something for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🤎 Meet Ernest – Our Very First Foxy Makers Project!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5530\/files\/1000073153.jpg?v=1794520711\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay hello to Ernest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe's a rather handsome double-zipped leather satchel, inspired by our much-loved Arthur Clutch, but with a few extra details and some lovely new techniques to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnest features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo separate zipped compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful soft suede flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional turnlock fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vegetable-tanned leather crossbody strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovely leather detailing and a structured yet relaxed shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've made our sample in our gorgeous new Dark Chestnut Brown leather, which I'm slightly obsessed with at the moment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the lovely thing is that you can make Ernest completely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5530\/files\/IMG_9059_corrected.jpg?v=1794520780\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your colours!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan, Black, Red, Taupe, Dark Chestnut Brown, Fuchsia, Navy, Teal or Dark Green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, Gold or Antique Brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable-tanned leather strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan, Black or Dark Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can keep everything matching or mix your leather colours to create something completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can't wait to see what combinations everyone comes up with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5530\/files\/PXL_20261112_172421341.jpg?v=1794521243\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧵 What's Included in Your Foxy Makers Kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've tried to include pretty much everything you'll need to make Ernest, apart from your sewing machine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll your leather pieces, professionally pre-cut and ready to sew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuede, lining and stabilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips, turnlock and all the necessary hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable-tanned leather crossbody strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread and Copydex glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided tape and gum tragacanth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather sewing machine needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeflon sewing machine foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted Ernest pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can make him again and again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour very own \u003cstrong\u003eFoxy Makers Club embroidered badge!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, all your tuition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎥 8 Hours of Recorded Tuition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll receive two four-hour recorded lessons, taking you through the whole process of making Ernest from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll guide you through the construction, explain the techniques and share lots of tips and tricks I've picked up over more than 20 years of working with leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovely thing about the recordings is that you can work at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePause, rewind, make yourself a cup of tea, come back tomorrow – whatever works for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll have lifetime access to the lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can revisit them whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☕ Two Live Online Get-Togethers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as your recorded tuition, we'll have two live one-hour online sessions together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are a chance to ask questions, get help with any tricky bits, learn a few extra techniques and have a good old catch-up with everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll be demonstrating different parts of the making process and helping you along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole idea is to make it feel like we're all having a lovely sewing evening together, even though we're in different places!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don't worry if you can't join us live. You'll still have all your recorded tuition to work through whenever suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5530\/files\/29.jpg?v=1794559308\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🪡 Can I Make Ernest on My Domestic Sewing Machine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes! Absolutely!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foxy Makers Club projects are designed with domestic sewing machines in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need an industrial leather sewing machine or a professional workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll provide the leather sewing needles and Teflon foot, along with advice on setting up your machine and working with leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome previous sewing experience will be helpful, but you don't need to have sewn leather before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll guide you through everything step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🦊 How Does The Foxy Makers Club Work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's really simple!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Choose your project and order your kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery season we'll introduce a new leather-making project. Choose your colours and place your order before the booking deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Receive your lovely box of leather goodies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll prepare and post your pre-cut kit, complete with all your supplies, printed pattern and embroidered badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Start making whenever you're ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll receive access to your recorded lessons so you can follow along at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Join our live making sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome along for a bit of making, questions, demonstrations and a good old natter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Enjoy your finished creation!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd hopefully join us again for another project next season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no subscription to sign up for. Each project is purchased individually, so you can join whichever seasons take your fancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices will vary depending on the project and the materials included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🤎 Ernest – £121\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis includes your full pre-cut leather kit, all the supplies listed above, printed pattern, embroidered badge, eight hours of recorded tuition with lifetime access and two live online sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready have a Teflon foot and leather sewing needles? Save £4!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've purchased one of our kits before, you might already have these in your sewing box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply enter code \u003cstrong\u003eNONEEDLEORFOOT\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout and we'll take £4 off your order. Your kit will be supplied without the foot and needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📅 Important Dates for Ernest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookings are OPEN NOW!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday 23rd November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast day to place your order for Ernest. 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