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Tips for Working With Vinyl and Faux Leather

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Tips for Working With Vinyl and Faux Leather

Vinyl or faux leather can add a high-end designer look to a bag. If that's the look you're going for, but have been hesitant to try, check out our tips for all things relating to sewing with vinyl and faux leather.

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Such a Classy Bag - The Alyssa Hip Bag Pattern

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Such a Classy Bag - The Alyssa Hip Bag Pattern

The Alyssa Hip Bag is designed for carrying all the essentials while traveling. Change the strap to a crossbody or wristlet. Our testers wowed us with their unique creations.

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The Jovie Backpack Testers' Bags

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The Jovie Backpack Testers' Bags

The Kaya Papaya Design tester group has done it again! Check out the photos and details of their makes of the classy Jovie Backpack pattern.

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How We Refreshed and Enhanced the Popular Cici Tote Bag Pattern

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How We Refreshed and Enhanced the Popular Cici Tote Bag Pattern

The Cici Tote Bag has a lot of devotees among bag makers. With new formatting, we also took the time to add some enhanced features, making it even more versatile than the original. This "new and improved" really is!

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