ENJOY OUR 2025 BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL. THESE COURSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION ONE LAST TIME. IF YOU HAVE WANTED TO TAKE ONE OF OUR COURSES, NOW IS THE TIME. ONCE OPEN ENROLLMENT CLOSES THEY WILL NOT BE OFFERED AGAIN.
LEARN PROFESSIONAL BAG MAKING TECHNIQUES, AT YOUR OWN PACE. BE PART OF A COMMUNITY FULL OF PEOPLE WHO LOVE ALL THINGS BAG MAKING!
The Lilou Bag
Meet the Lilou Bag, a semi-structured bag that is as sophisticated as it is functional!
The Lilou Bag is a stylish semi-structured bag, with a curvy flap that closes using a magnetic closure. The flap features a colorful contrasting flap detail and a metal bridge connector. The flap detail remains closed using a hidden magnet. You don't need to open the flap detail in order to access the inside of the bag.
The Lilou has a recessed gusset and a gusset welt that presents the perfect opportunity for a pop of color! What is unique about this bag is that it can be made on a flat bed machine or a cylinder arm.
It has a rolled handle but it can also be worn as a shoulder bag or as a crossbody bag.
On the back of the bag you will find a gorgeous curvy slip pocket that allows you to easily access things quickly. The back pocket closes with a hidden magnet, too.
The interior is fully-lined, and has a slip pocket.
By the end of the course, you'll have a beautifully crafted leather handbag that’s not only functional but also a true work of art.
Although the bag will be constructed in leather, this bag is also faux leather friendly.
Perfect for carrying your essentials or as a statement piece in your wardrobe, your new bag will showcase your creativity and newfound leather working skills.
We will be using soft leathers that don't require any skiving, so this is the perfect opportunity for you to dabble in the world of leather working.
This is a super complete course: we will go over materials, including leather, stabilizers & reinforcements, construction details and tips for a professional flawless finish!
This online class is 100% pre-recorded, so you can follow at your own pace and watch the edited videos as much as you would like. The content is presented in a very organized, easy to follow manner. In addition, we will have a very active private Facebook group.
Finished dimensions:
Handbag: 9" (w) x 8" (h) x 4.5" (d)
The Annalise 4 in 1 bag
Meet the Annalise Bag, a 4-in-one convertible bag.
2 BAGS, 2 STRAP STYLES, 4 POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS.
The Annalise Bag is a semi-structured bag that closes with a flap and flip lock. It can be worn as a shoulder bag or a crossbody bag.
Its design plays on lines and curves, and presents a great opportunity to mix and match different colors and materials.
The bottom is an inverted envelope style that wraps around the sides. It is fully-structured (allowing the bag to stand on its own), and features bag feet.
The inside is fully-lined (using a drop in lining method), and features a slip pocket constructed in faux leather.
The bag features a fully-removable clutch, that acts as a pocket divider in the bag, but that can also be worn as another bag (shoulder or crossbody).
The divider clutch is fully-structured and lined, closes with a zipper, and has 2 curved exterior pockets (one of which has a flap that closes with a faux leather covered magnetic snap).
It comes with 2 fully adjustable straps, and can be worn as a shoulder bag, or a crossbody bag. It gives you the opportunity to wear it 4 different ways.
And as a BONUS, learn how to make and insert a gorgeous piping detail, around the corner accent pieces.
This online class is 100% pre-recorded, so you can follow at your own pace and watch the edited videos as much as you would like. The content is presented in a very organized, easy to follow manner.
Finished dimensions:
Outer bag: 11" (w) x 8" (h) x 6" (d)
Divider clutch: 8 1/2" (w) x 8 1/2" (h)
The Flower Bag
Meet the Flower Bag, a fun bag with unique, never-seen-before construction techniques.
The Flower Bag is a stylish semi-structured round bag that closes with a zipper. It can be worn as a handbag, but we will also include d-rings so you can add a crossbody strap option later.
Its design is as whimsical and fun as they come! It features leather flower petals and pistil, that provide the perfect canvas for using different colors and materials.
The inside is fully-lined, and this bag has never-seen before construction techniques. It is not difficult, just simply genius in how it all comes together!
By the end of the course, you'll have a beautifully crafted leather handbag that’s not only functional but also a true work of art.
Although the bag will be constructed in leather, this bag is also faux leather friendly.
Perfect for carrying your essentials or as a statement piece in your wardrobe, your new bag will showcase your creativity and newfound leather working skills.
We will be using soft leathers that don't require any skiving, so this is the perfect opportunity for you to dabble in the world of leather working.
This online class is 100% pre-recorded, so you can follow at your own pace and watch the edited videos as much as you would like. The content is presented in a very organized, easy to follow manner.
Finished dimensions:
Handbag: 7" (w) x7" (h) x 5" (d)
Handle drop: 3" as a handbag
about our method and classes
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- LEARN TECHNIQUES USED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, IN A SIMPLE, EASY TO UNDERSTAND FASHION
- LEARN TECHNIQUES THAT CAN BE USED ON FAUX LEATHER AND LEATHER.
- WORK WITH THE PROPER STABILIZERS AND REINFORCEMENTS
- THESE DESIGNS ARE A COLLAB BETWEEN DESIGNERS PAULO MORETTIN AND ISABELA FELIX.
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- GET ACCESS TO AN EXCLUSIVE PATTERN, NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ELSE
- 100% ONLINE: pre-recorded lessons that you can follow at your own pace
- SEMI-INDUSTRIAL OR INDUSTRIAL MACHINE REQUIRED (your machine must be able to sew through multiple layers of salpa and 2oz leather)
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- WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
- ACCESS TO AN EXCLUSIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK
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- LIMITED SEATS: lots of 1:1 attention
- ACCESS THE CONTENT FOR AT LEAST A FULL YEAR
- PERFECT FOR THE INTERMEDIATE BAG MAKER, OR THOSE LOOKING TO LEVEL UP THEIR BAG MAKING SKILLS
THESE CLASSES WILL NOT BE OFFERED AGAIN.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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- A PAPER PATTERN WILL BE MAILED TO YOU AT NO CHARGE
- LOTS OF 1:1 ATTENTION
- A VERY ACTIVE AND EXCLUSIVE FACEBOOK GROUP
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- PRICING AND COSTING WORKSHEET
- 15% DISCOUNT @ THE BAG MAKING ACADEMY SHOP
- OUR COMMUNITY IS AWESOME AND YOU MAY MAKE A FRIEND OR 2
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- PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED AND EDITED VIDEOS, BROKEN DOWN BY TOPIC
- EXPERT INSTRUCTION IN AN EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND FASHION
- ACCESS TO THE DESIGNERS
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- COURSE PLATFORM ACCESS FOR AT LEAST A WHOLE YEAR
- SUPPLIER RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE US, EUROPE AND CANADA
about the DESIGNERS
ISABELA felix
Isabela is a handbag designer who truly believes everyone can get professional looking results with the right materials and techniques.
Isabela has traveled the world to learn bag making techniques and studied under various Industry EXPERTS such as Martine Van Loock, Bruno Albuquerque and Paulo Morettin.
Isabela developed the class, using the same exact methods she learned while training under Paulo Morettin.
PAULO MORETTIN
Paulo has been a handbag and accessories designer and expert pattern drafter for over 40 years.
He owns an Atelier in São Paulo where he, his wife Nagina and their team design and manufacture high-end leather bags for upscale Brazilian boutiques.
Paulo also mentors other ateliers, and has been Isabela's personal mentor for the past 3 years.
He and Isabela designed The Lilou Bag, The Flower Bag and The Annalise Bag.
save big when if you sign up for 2 or more classes. get 2 year access when you sign up for all 3 classes.
Open registration closes on Friday, 11/28/25, or when seat limit is reached.
PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COURSE YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR IN THE "ORDER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS" FIELD, AVAILABLE WHEN YOU CLICK ON "VIEW YOUR CART".
The Bag Making Academy & Shop
2025 Black Friday Online Course Special
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