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Kids Can Travel In Style Too With The Duffy Bag
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Little brother to The Laila Weekender with customizable features to make this a super kid-friendly bag. The options are great for an adult gym or dance bag. Or make it into a mega diaper bag.
Top 7 Criteria for a Strong, Sturdy Sunset Beach Tote
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Don't be fooled by the "Beginner Basics" label on The Sunset Beach Tote. Though written with great detail for beginner bagmakers, The Sunset Beach Tote pattern was designed to be a sturdy workhorse of a bag. Check out the design features for ensuring your bag will pass the test.
Tips for Working With Vinyl and Faux Leather
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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.
The Best Stabilizers and Interfacings for Your Bag
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We all "oooh and aaah" over the finished bag. But it's really what lies beneath that makes the end product "stand up and be noticed." Read all about it and grab our 2024 updated resource for your bag making tools.
The Lettie Mini Bowler Bag - Surprisingly Spacious in a Small Classic Design
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The Lettie Mini Bowler Bag is an on-trend small bag, but with a spacious interior. Sized perfectly to use as a true "crook of the elbow handbag", the testers had a great time with the pattern and some actually made (or plan to make) more than one. Check out the photos of their creations along with all the details.