Ready to Craft Your Perfect Everyday Backpack?

 

The everyday leather backpack, perfected. Sleek design, custom laptop pocket, and every detail covered. Aaron Heizer’s step-by-step guide is here—ready to get started?

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Why You’ll Love Aaron’s Backpack Course

With Aaron’s expert guidance, you’ll create a backpack that’s not only beautiful but practical—and feel confident every step of the way. Ready to dive in? Let’s make it happen!

  • Easy-to-Follow Steps: Every step is broken down for you, from the first stitch to the last buckle. No overwhelm here—Aaron makes sure you know exactly what to do.

  • Built to Last: This backpack is designed to be as tough as it is stylish, ready to handle daily use with a professional look and feel.

  • A Pocket with Purpose: Yes, it even has a laptop pocket! You’ll learn to add this essential feature so it’s as functional as it is fashionable.

  • Zipper Confidence: Master zipper installations without the usual stress. Aaron’s got hacks that make it a breeze.

  • Polish Every Detail: From handles and gussets to lining and piping, you’ll learn those final touches that make your backpack stand out.

  • Sewing, Simplified: Struggle with sewing? Aaron’s got you. His teaching makes sewing feel natural—even if it’s been a challenge before.

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Unlock the Art of Backpack Making (and More): Exclusively Inside Learn with Illume

Here’s the deal: Aaron Heizer’s Backpack Course isn’t your run-of-the-mill online tutorial. It’s exclusive—you won’t stumble across this leathercraft goldmine just anywhere on the internet. The only way to access Aaron’s backpack-making expertise is through Learn with Illume, our all-access membership for serious leather enthusiasts.

Now, before you think, “Oh no, not another membership…” let me assure you—it’s SO much more than just Aaron’s course (as amazing as it is). By joining Learn with Illume, you’re opening the door to an entire library of leathercraft mastery, covering everything from backpacks to boots and beyond.

Here’s what you get when you join Learn with Illume:

  • Access to 100+ leathercraft courses, including Aaron's backpack masterclass.
  • Step-by-step guides, cheat sheets, and patterns—all created by the pros.
  • Exclusive content that you can’t find anywhere else, designed to take your skills from hobbyist to pro.
  • And did I mention our supportive community of fellow leather lovers? You’ll have all the advice, feedback, and encouragement you need.

Two Ways to Get In—You Pick!

We’ve made joining Learn with Illume super easy with two pricing options, so you can choose what works best for you:

  • Monthly Membership: Perfect if you want to dip your toes in and see how much you can level up your leathercraft skills. The best part? You can cancel anytime, no strings attached!


  • Yearly Membership: Want the full experience and to save big? It’s the best bang for your buck, and trust me, you won’t regret locking in a whole year of creative goodness.


Whether you choose monthly or yearly, you’ll get instant access to everything Learn with Illume has to offer. So, what are you waiting for? 


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Take A Look At What's Inside!

    1. Skills Inventory

    2. Supplies List

    3. Get the Kit!

    4. Backpack Pattern

    5. Pattern Printing Tips

    1. Project Overview

    2. What Leather to Use

    3. Pieces and Parts Needed

    4. A Note About Stitching

    1. Preparing the Pocket Zipper

    2. Preparing the Main Body Zipper

    1. Building the Front Pocket

    2. Applying the Zipper to the Top Gusset

    3. Applying Handles and Hangers to the Top Gusset

    4. Creating the Handle

    5. Setting the Top Gusset Hardware

    6. Progress Check

    1. Cutting and Gluing the Foam

    2. Gluing the Liner Fabric

    3. Finishing the Liner

    1. Assembling the Bottom Gusset

About this course

  • 38 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

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Try It, Craft It, Love It Guarantee

I get it—you want to make sure Learn with Illume is the real deal. That’s why we’re giving you a full 7 days to try it out, risk-free! Jump into the courses, explore all the goodies, and see for yourself why our members are obsessed.

If you’re not totally loving it (but trust me, you will), just let us know within 7 days, and we’ll give you a full refund—no hard feelings, no hassle.

So go ahead, dive in and start crafting. You've got nothing to lose and a whole world of leathercraft to gain!

Join Learn with Illume Today!

  • Access to 100+ leathercraft courses, including Aaron's backpack masterclass.
  • Step-by-step guides, cheat sheets, and patterns—all created by the pros.
  • Exclusive content that you can’t find anywhere else, designed to take your skills from hobbyist to pro.
  • And did I mention our supportive community of fellow leather lovers? You’ll have all the advice, feedback, and encouragement you need.


Ready to dive in? Pick the plan that fits your leathercraft dreams!


Monthly

Regular price

Let’s Go Monthly!  

Yearly

Yearly Subscription

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Okay, let’s get real for a sec:

For less than the cost of grabbing fast food with your family, you can unlock access to over 100 leathercraft courses taught by our handpicked experts. Step-by-step instructions, cheat sheets, patterns—you name it, it’s all here to help you master your craft.

So, instead of another night of burgers and fries, why not invest in a skill that’ll stick with you for life? Sounds like a win to me!

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