You can make the DIY Shoulder Bag with our Online Course, the Bagmaking Kit or in our 1-day workshop.

Designed for total beginners and fully stitched on a standard sewing machine - this shoulder bag is the perfect project if you're looking to give bag making a go!

This handbag will take you approximately 4-6 hours to make, so it's the ideal project to make in a weekend. 🙌

✔️ Step-by-step video tutorial

Our shoulder bag kit comes with a full sew-along video tutorial.

✔️ All-in-one kit

The kit includes all the leathers, components and hardware you'll need to get started!

✔️ Tried and tested on total beginners

"If you'd have told me I was going to make my favourite handbag of all time with my own two hands I just wouldn't have believed it!" - Nerissa

Get inspired 👇

See what myself, my team and students have been making. 🤩

Whilst the bagmaking kit comes with some basic fabric lining, we recommend adding your own lining to completely personalise your bag. 🌟

Amanda's white shoulder bag

Amanda made this gorgeous crisp white shoulder bag for her sister's birthday!

Katie's pistachio green shoulder bag

Katie chose this pistachio green lizard effect leather to make her shoulder bag. The lizard effect leather has a slightly softer temper which gives the bag a slightly softer look - I personally love it!

Nerrisa's Vivienne Westwood shoulder bag

Nerrisa attended a 1-day workshop and brought along her own Vivienne Westwood leather to use. The final product was stunning!

Clara's red croc shoulder bag

Clara made this gorgeous red croc shoulder bag with her own fabric lining - I think the lining works perfectly with the bag!

Linski's green croc shoulder bag

Linski came along to a 1-day workshop and brought along her own lining to personalise her bag 🤩

Rachel's navy epsom shoulder bag

Rachel added her own fun lining to her navy epsom leather shoulder bag!

See what the community are saying 🤩

★★★★★
This is now the 3rd bag I’ve made with I Can Make Bags!
I would definitely recommend starting with this one if you haven’t made a bag before. It comes together so quickly and the quality is just amazing! I’ve had so many compliments on it already and can’t wait to make another one 🤩
Katie J.
Student

★★★★★
I joined Amanda for the 1-Day bag making experience and honestly, if you'd have told me I was going to make my favourite handbag of all time with my own two hands I just wouldn't have believed it!
For £175 I couldn't have brought a new designer bag for the money so the value included in not only being given access to materials and expert tutors was priceless! Would make a perfect gift for someone or even something fun to do with crafty friends! Thanks Team I Can Make Bags! 🙌🏾
Nerrisa P.
Student

★★★★★
Absolutely amazing! I LOVE this kit!
Definitely beginner friendly and also inspired me to pursue more leather bag making!
Thank you for a fantastic kit!
Louise J.
Verified buyer

★★★★★
I made this bag for my mum’s birthday and am soooo pleased with how it turned out! It was much easier to make than I expected and she LOVES it!! 💚 Going to make myself one next!
Kate C.
Student

★★★★★
Having previously taken the I can make shoes course, I recently returned to the sister company- I CAN MAKE BAGS.
They offer online or in person courses. Each online lesson is easy to follow with step by step tutorials.
I joined the one day bag making in person class . I went in as a beginner and ended the day with a completed, fully lined, luxury handbag.
I was so pleased with the outcome!
Amanda is an inspirational teacher, gifted and highly motivated to teach her craft.
I’d highly recommend both the online and in person classes.
Linski K.
Student

★★★★★
Got this course as a gift from my boyfriend and I absolutely love my new bag! Amanda is a great teacher and really took the time to explain the process and guide us from start to finish. Set in a beautiful workshop space, we had access to all the tools we needed. Thank you again Amanda and team for this wonderful experience. Will 100% recommend to friends.
Marlies I.
Student