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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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Steps to Get A Classy Look With a Purse Label

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Steps to Get A Classy Look With a Purse Label

An engraved or etched label adds a high-end look to your bags. And recognition of all your hard work. Check out our tips for adding a metal label with prongs to your bag for a classy finish.

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Let's "Hack" The Bailey for a Dressed-Up Look

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Let's "Hack" The Bailey for a Dressed-Up Look

The Bailey Basic Tote is just that - a Beginner Basics Collection pattern with a center accent strip, padded interior pocket for a tablet, and a magnetic snap closure. Patricia took it up a notch using vinyl for the exterior, a flip-lock, a metal tag, square rings, and rivets. Read on for all the details.

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