Featured Designer: Ellie Lum of Klum House

Meet My Friend, Klum House

I want you to meet my friend Ellie, founder of Klum House — an online bag making shop that’s empowering makers everywhere to sew their own handcrafted, professional-quality bags.

If you’ve ever wanted to make a bag with your own two hands with “I made this!” bragging rights— you’re going to love what Ellie has built.

At Klum House, Ellie teaches people how to make rugged, stylish bags using waxed canvas, real leather, and metal hardware — all from the comfort of your home sewing machine. With over 25 years of experience in bag making and a background in adult learning, she’s created a learning experience that truly sets you up for success. Every kit, pattern, and online workshop is designed to help you make something beautiful, while feeling confident and supported every step of the way.

Right now, the spotlight is on the Woodland Dopp Bag Maker Kit — a quick, beginner-friendly project that makes the perfect me-made travel companion. This boxy waxed canvas pouch is water-resistant, durable, and ideal for organizing essentials on the go. It’s highly giftable, stylish, and can be completed in an afternoon. 

And right now, you can enter to Win a Woodland Dopp Bag Maker Kit!

🥇 Every 1 in 100 WINS instantly

🍭 PLUS: Every entry unlocks a surprise treat

The Woodland Dopp Kit is a quick, beginner-friendly project — a boxy, waxed canvas zipper pouch that’s durable, giftable, and oh-so-satisfying to make.

Enter here → Win Your Kit

Want another great place to start? Try the Bag Maker Starter Kit — a customer favorite that’s been helping beginners everywhere discover their inner maker.

Don’t wait — your next favorite creative project is just one click away.