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Simply Classic Blog

Chris Hall Murphy
Feb 145 min read
Quilted Bags: How to Quilt on Leather & Faux Leather
Quilted bags look upscale and sophisticated, and they are also surprisingly easy to make! Learn how to quilt on leather and faux feather.

Chris Hall Murphy
Jan 167 min read
Color Theory & Color Palettes: A Guide for Bag Makers
You don't need to be an expert to create a handbag in a stunning color palette! Learn how to use basic color theory for bag making.

Chris Hall Murphy
Sep 19, 202410 min read
Bag Making Essentials: Cutting Tools & Methods
Using the right cutting tools and techniques can take your bags to the next level.

Chris Hall Murphy
Jun 22, 20246 min read
Bag Making Essentials: Selecting the Right Fabrics & Materials
Understand the differences between common fabrics and materials for bag making, and learn how to choose the right one for your next sew.

Chris Hall Murphy
Jun 17, 20246 min read
Bag Making Essentials: Tools & Notions for Your Workroom
These are the essential tools and notions that every bag maker needs in their workroom.

Chris Hall Murphy
Jun 12, 20245 min read
Bag Making Essentials: Irons, Heat Presses, & Other Equipment
Let's go beyond the sewing machine and look at other equipment needed for bag making

Chris Hall Murphy
Jun 6, 20244 min read
Bag Making Essentials: Choosing the Right Sewing Machine
A bag maker's guide to the different types of sewing machines, what they offer, and when to use each one

Chris Hall Murphy
Apr 2, 20242 min read
3 Must-Have Notions for Bag Making
No matter what kind of sewing you do, having the right tools for the job is essential. These are the tools and notions I use all the time.
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