The Charlie Tote Bag KIT - Leather Bag making Kit for Domestic Sewing Machines £119

About the Bag: The Charlie Leather Tote 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 Charlie Leather Tote is a sleek, structured tote bag that’s both practical and stylish. Designed with clean lines and classic proportions, this is a bag you’ll reach for every day—whether you’re heading to the office, running errands, or out for coffee with friends. The tall, narrow silhouette gives it a smart and modern feel, while the solid base ensures it can handle all your daily essentials with ease.

The Charlie features a full zip closure for security, a beautifully framed internal zip pocket, a handy key fob strap, and delicate rivet details for a polished finish. With its fully lined interior and professionally finished edges, this bag looks as good inside as it does out.

Dimensions:

34cm (L) x 38cm (H) x 7cm (W)
Handle drop: 20cm

Features:

• Zip closure

• Inside lined zip pocket with leather frame

• Fully lined interior

• Solid base for structure and strength

• Leather strap with key fob

• Rivet detailing

• Professionally finished edges

Level: Beginners
Approximate make time: 8 hours

Learning Outcomes

With this kit, you will learn:

• How to use stabilisers for structure and support

• How to insert a zip closure

• How to sew a lined zip pocket with a leather frame

• How to create a solid base and fully line a bag

• How to add a key fob leather strap and rivet detail

• How to finish the edges of leather professionally

• 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:

• Pre-cut leather panels – No need to worry about cutting, we’ve done it for you!

• Stabiliser & lining – To give your bag structure and a professional finish

• A0 paper template – We recommend backing it onto card for durability (see our how-to video for guidance!)

• Brochure – We supply a written and photographic brochure in PDF form

• Essential adhesives & finishes – Glue, double-sided tape, and leather edge polish

• Topstitching & all-sew thread – To give your bag a beautiful, durable finish

• 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:

• A domestic sewing machine

• A cutting mat

• Scissors

• A cup of tea (optional, but highly recommended!)

Additional Tools for Finishing Your Bag:

(Available in our supplies shop)

• Rubber mallet

• Rivet setting tool

• 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:

• Everything in the full maker kit (worth £119)

• Access to our online course (worth £49.99)

• 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 Charlie Leather Tote 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. 

• Main Body Colour

• Zip Frame Colour

• Bugatti Handle Colour

• Hardware Colour

See this video to show you our leather colour options: