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Storage Solutions – Bucket Bags

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How to Choose Fabric To Make a Handbag

Fabric choice is one thing that will make or break your bag. Choose prints that look good and fabric that washes well and is of a weight to sew easily, even with multiple layers.

Fabric Preparation

Fabric preparation affects the amount of fabric you’ll need and determines how you’ll wash your bag after it’s complete. Here are some tips.

Fabric Pressing Secrets for Handbag Sewing

Press your fabric before you begin, and press your seams as you make your handbag to get that professional, polished look for your finished bag. This video shows you the techniques and tips that will give you a finished bag you’ll be proud to carry.

Cleaning an Iron Without Chemicals is Easy

Start your next sewing project with a clean iron. Get rid of mineral deposits and adhesives without using chemical cleaners.

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