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.
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​Heat Press & Heat Gun
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Iron & Ironing Board
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Needles
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Cutting Mat
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Cutting Tools
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Rulers & Acrylic Templates
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Hole Punch & Sharpener
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End Punches
Punch Board
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Sewing Clips
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SewTites Magnetic Sewing Pins™ – Use code SIMPLYCLASSIC for 10% off
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​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
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Stabilizer, Interfacing, Batting, & Foam
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ByAnnie Soft and Stable​​
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Decovil Light
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Decovil Heavy
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Leather Stiffeners
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Adhesive & Glue
Double-Sided Tape (DST)
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Bias Tape for Binding
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​Hardware
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Basecoat & Edgepaint
Threadlocker
Other Leather Tools
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Rivet Press & Remover
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Color Wheel
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Storage & Organization
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Happy sewing!
Chris Murphy