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Let's "Hack" The Bailey for a Dressed-Up Look
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Your Bag Making Tool Kit - At the Sewing Machine: Part One
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Bagmaking may be different from other sewing you've been doing. Using the right tools can elevate both your sewing experience and your bag to a new level. Let's start with what you'll need to use at the sewing machine.
Your Bag Making Tool Kit - Measuring, Marking, and Cutting: Part Two
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The Best Stabilizers and Interfacings for Your Bag
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Creative Hacks to the KPD Claire Shoulder Bag Pattern
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The Claire Shoulder Bag was designed for the intermediate sewist – someone with experience using different materials and finishing techniques for versatility. Check out these modifications to change up the style.(If you're an advanced beginner looking for a challenge, take a peek, too!).