Design and Knitting of Bags with Silk Cord

A course by OLVIDO MADRID , Artisanal Bag and Party Accessory Studio

Artisanal Bag and Party Accessory Studio. Madrid, Spain.
Joined September 2020

Learn techniques to work silk cord from scratch and bring a variety of your own designs to life

94% positive reviews (54)
2,033 students
Audio: Spanish
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Learn techniques to work silk cord from scratch and bring a variety of your own designs to life

If you were also fascinated by the tassels and cords on your grandparents' furniture, discover a new use for silk cord in this course. Beatriz González turned this material into the signature material of her brand Olvido Madrid, where she designs and makes artisanal bags and accessories.

Beatriz teaches you techniques for working with silk cord and making your own elegant and lively bags and accessories a reality. Learn everything from the importance of functionality when settling on a design to Olvido Madrid's own techniques for creating the initial structure using two-needle knitting.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 22 downloads

  • 94% positive reviews (54)
  • 2,033 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 46m)
  • 22 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Make a silk cord bag using two-needle knitting techniques.

Who is this online course for?

For curious minds with an interest in fashion and working with their hands.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is necessary for this course as you learn how to work with silk cord from scratch.

In terms of essential materials, you need 41 meters of 5mm silk cord, tape, a tape measure, some scissors, a contact adhesive, knitting needles (any type can be used but for the course you need 15mm needles). You also need sewing pins, a thimble, thread, a sewing machine or stapler, and a few other materials that your teacher will explain during the course.


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OLVIDO MADRID

A course by OLVIDO MADRID

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Artisanal Bag and Party Accessory Studio

Olvido Madrid is an artisanal bag and accessories brand founded by Beatriz González and known for its colorful silk cord purses. After graduating in technical architecture and fashion design, in 2011, Beatriz's career led her to create her first bags and sell them online and in international boutiques. In 2016, she opened her shop-workshop in Madrid in order to work more closely with her clients.

Olvido Madrid's quality bags and accessories are handmade by local artisans with love and care, down to the last detail. All the materials are nationally sourced making their items 100% made in Spain. Each item in their collections is timelessly elegant and classic, in keeping with their "slow fashion" philosophy.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Design, color psychology and artisan techniques

    • The importance of design and its function
    • Color psychology applied to design
    • Know the material you work with and the first stitches
    • Techniques for creating silk cord handles
  • U3

    We weave our bag from silk cord

    • Inspiration Dashboard
    • Design our bag
    • Weave the body of our bag
    • Join all parts and end caps 1
    • Join all the parts and end caps 2
    • Final part: lining 1
    • Final part: the lining 2
  • U4

    How to add identity to your designs

    • Customize your silk drawstring bag
    • The importance of packaging
    • Basic photography
  • FP

    Final project

    • Design and Knitting of Bags with Silk Cord

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Design and Knitting of Bags with Silk Cord . Craft, and Fashion course by OLVIDO MADRID

Design and Knitting of Bags with Silk Cord

A course by OLVIDO MADRID
Artisanal Bag and Party Accessory Studio. Madrid, Spain.
Joined September 2020
  • 94% positive reviews (54)
  • 2,033 students