Creating Bag Prototypes: The Details

Instructor: Sarah Garvey
Course Length: 4.5 hours | Lessons: 49
Skill Level: Advanced

If you've already taken Creating Bag Prototypes, this next step is for you. In Creating Bag Prototypes: The Details, Sarah Garvey helps you move from rough concept to refined design by walking through the most overlooked (but critical) parts of bag development: flap placement, hardware choices, and strap design.

You’ll start by learning how to assess and adjust each element with intention—making sure your bag not only looks good but functions well. Then, Sarah brings it all to life by applying her process to the prototypes from the first class, plus a brand-new bag design created just for this lesson.

Whether you're building a custom piece or developing a repeatable product, this class gives you a clear, thoughtful framework for working through the details that turn a good bag into a great one.

About Your Instructor:
Sarah Garvey is a full-time leather artist and designer based in Arizona, known for her intricately tooled purses and accessories under the brand Western Skies Handmade. Since 2008, Sarah has been creating and teaching her signature blend of traditional leather artistry and modern design. Her deep understanding of form, proportion, and pattern development makes her one of Illume’s go-to experts for advanced leather bag design.