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. Available from Premier Stitching.
​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 15% off
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​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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Luigi Carnevali Olso Memory Foam – For making quilted leather bags
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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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Metal Bag Tags
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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
More recommendations coming soon
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