Machine sewing training workshop - Make your leather banana bag -Thursday, December 18, 2025

WORKSHOP FOR MAKING A LEATHER BELT BAG

Learn how to make a leather fanny pack (one closure only) with an experienced seamstress!

Intermediate level : to follow this training you must have good mastery of your sewing machine (family or semi-professional) . Please note: you will need to bring your sewing machine on the day of the training. If you do not have a sewing machine, do not hesitate to contact us to find out if machine rental is possible (15€/person) .

Level: intermediate
The price: includes training and materials for making a leather fanny pack.
Place : in the premises of our physical store in Campbon (44) located between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire in Loire-Atlantique.
Duration: from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Number of participants: 4 people maximum
If you are a group of 4, you can contact us for a private workshop.

Banana dimensions: Height: 15.5 cm - Width: 34 cm - Thickness: 10 cm

Materials and tools provided by Deco Cuir:
- Double-sided adhesive tape
- Cutter, rotary cutter, scissors...
- Sewing clips
- Rulers and set squares

- 1 full-size pattern
- 1 spool of polyester thread no. 30
- 1 leather skin (Several colors to choose from: black or gold)
- 1 30 cm zipper
- 1 sliding buckle 25x20 mm
- 1 CLIP closure 25 mm
- 2 T3 double-cap rivets and the installation tool/set

On the program: Pattern making, cutting and assembly of the fanny pack using a sewing machine.

What you will need to bring:
- A fabric lining: choose cotton. To choose your lining, use the available banana colors: black or gold. Lining dimensions : 140 or 120 cm wide x 40 cm.
- Your sewing machine: we recommend that you test it beforehand on scraps of leather to see how your machine reacts. Don't hesitate to consult our blog article on "How to sew leather with a machine?" => Click on the "Learn more" button below the description. You cannot sew leather with a low-cost family machine (e.g. Silvercrest) .
You then need to equip yourself with a minimum of a Teflon presser foot (ref. CA149) and machine needles for leather no. 100/110 (on sale on our site - ref. CA136_N100 ).
- Your lunch: a refrigerator and a microwave will be available (as well as a catering area).

During training, Deco Cuir will not be held responsible for the "non-functioning" of the machine or any damage.

Our instructor, Lucie , is an experienced seamstress working for a subcontractor of a major leather goods brand. She currently designs textiles and fashion accessories in fabrics and leather. She will give you all the tips you need for sewing leather with a good home sewing machine and answer all your questions.

For one day, learn how to make a leather fanny pack and take it home with you!

Our store remains accessible during training.

Note : If you add the free "paper catalog" to your cart, you will be charged shipping fees. We recommend waiting until the day of the training to find out.

If the number of participants is insufficient, DECO CUIR reserves the right to cancel the training.
Any cancellation notified at least three weeks before the course will not give rise to any reimbursement unless another trainee takes the place left available.

Training not eligible for CPF.