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How To Choose 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 new resource for your bag making tools.
How To Get A Snug Lining In Your Bag
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At KPD, Patricia strives to design bags that will have a snug lining. But sometimes, fabrics have a mind of their own, and you need to make some adjustments. We're sharing some tips for getting that lining "just right."
The David Grocery Bag is So Much Better Than Plastic!
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How about a really quick, simple make? The David grocery bag is styled like plastic bags with a sturdier handle. Easy to make, easy to store, and easy to clean.
The Raelyn Bag Trio is Pleated, Compact, and Classy
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This trio of sizes offers something for everyone ages 4 to 100! And our testers tried all sizes. With a variety of fabrics, a great combo of pockets, and the option for a crossbody strap, The Raelyn Bag Trio offers so many ways to show off your unique style. Check out all of our testers' creations.
A Great Pattern Duo for Beginning Bagmakers - The Cici Tote and Cici Too
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Start with the cosmetic bag pattern, build your skills and then onto the tote bag. You'll learn so much with just these two patterns. Before you know it, you'll add a host of modifications and no two sets will ever look alike!