Recommended Products for Bag Making
Helpful equipment, tools and notions for bag makers
Bernette b08 Straight Stitch
The Bernette b08 is my go-to domestic sewing machine for bag making. It really gives industrial machines a run for their money.
Use coupon code CHRISMURPHY for 15% off at Premier Stitching.
Heat Press & Heat Gun
Iron & Ironing Board
Needles
Cutting Mat
Cutting Tools
Rulers & Acrylic Templates
Hole Punch & Sharpener
End Punches
Punch Board
Sewing Clips
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SewTites Magnetic Sewing Pins™ – Use code SIMPLYCLASSIC for 10% off
Fabric/Leather Marking Pens
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Silver Marking Pen – The ink is erasable with just your finger
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Sewline Air Erase Pen – Self-erasing, so the ink disappears on its own in a few days
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Chaco White Chalk – Useful when other pens don’t show up well on a particular fabric
Stabilizer, Interfacing, Batting, & Foam
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Decovil Light
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Decovil Heavy
Leather Stiffeners
Adhesive & Glue
Double-Sided Tape (DST)
Bias Tape for Binding
Hardware
Basecoat & Edgepaint
Threadlocker
Other Leather Tools
Rivet Press & Remover
Color Wheel
Storage & Organization
Miscellaneous Tools
Check back soon! We are always adding new products to this page.
Hi! I’m Chris, the owner of Simply Classic. Over the years, I’ve tried countless tools, materials and machines while making bags, and I know how overwhelming it can be to choose the right ones for your projects. That’s why I’ve created this page: to share my personal recommendations for products I know and trust.
These products have earned a spot in my workroom because of their quality and reliability. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced bag maker, I hope you’ll find these suggestions helpful.
A quick note: This page contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products I personally use and love, so you can trust that everything on this page comes highly recommended.
Happy sewing!
Chris Murphy