Welcome to Bag Maker’s Workroom, a weekly livestream with Chris Murphy of Simply Classic. Join us every Thursday at 7 pm ET to discuss all things bag making and more. This week’s theme is quilted bags.
*Topics include:*
The Simply Classic Scoop: Upcoming events
Featured Products: Fusion 45 thread
Sharpen Your Sewing Skills: Quilting on leather & faux leather
The Thursday Thread: History of Chanel
Artistry Avenue: Featured customer makes
Q&A with Chris Murphy
Live giveaway: The Simply Classic Clutch PDF pattern
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*Featured Bag Patterns & Makers Kits*
The Simply Classic Clutch pattern: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-simply-classic-clutch-pdf-pattern
The Simply Classic Clutch - Leather Makers Kit: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/italian-leather-maker-s-kit-simply-classic-clutch
The Julie tote bag: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-julie-pdf-pattern
The Sorella hip bag: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-sorella-hip-bag-pdf-pattern
The Leah tote bag: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-leah-tote-pdf-pattern
The Lil Leah crossbody bag: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-lil-leah-pdf-pattern
The Burcham crossbody bag: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-burcham-pdf-pattern
*Perfect Pairings*
Fusion 45, Cotton Candy https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/fusion-45-bonded-nylon-thread-cotton-candy
Magenta faux leather https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-leather-solids-colors
Emerald green leather https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/leather-emerald-5-6
Tinydot Khaki lining by Tilda https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/tilda-fabrics-tinydot-khaki
*Other Featured Products* - Includes affiliate links
Black leather https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/leather-black
Light pink faux leather https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-leather-solids-colors
Silver marking pen https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/silver-marking-pen-refill-pack
Schmetz Leather Needle https://amzn.to/4aUJJph
Rotary Hole Punch https://amzn.to/3CWP6HK
505 Spray and Fix Temporary Fabric Adhesive https://amzn.to/4jTkO9D
Omnigrid Quilting Ruler https://amzn.to/3Qhk14U
ByAnnie's Soft and Stable https://amzn.to/3Qh776P
Luigi Carnevali Olso Memory Foam from Rocky Mountain Leather Supply https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/luigi-carnevali-olso-reinforcement/
Pellon Fusible Fleece Batting https://amzn.to/3QjlYgU
Punch Sharpener from Made on Jupiter https://madeonjupiterleatherlab.com/products/punch-sharpener/
*More Resources*
Quilting Italian Leather on a Domestic Machine
https://youtu.be/wtFeO1Mnczg
The Leah Tutorial – Quilted Version
https://youtu.be/-CFMRPZPh5o
Cutting points chart from Groz-Beckert (page 8) https://www.groz-beckert.com/mm/media/en/web/pdf/Sewing_machine_needles_for_leather_and_technical_textiles.pdf
*Classes & Events*
The Simply Classic Clutch Workshop at Chattanooga Sewing Machines, Feb. 28 https://www.chattanoogasewingmachines.com/module/class/574488/simply-classic-clutch
The Burcham Workshop at Chattanooga Sewing Machines, Mar. 1 https://www.chattanoogasewingmachines.com/module/class/574492/simply-classic-burcham-event
Sac Bag N Sew Expo - Sacramento, CA, Sept. 12-14 https://sacbagnsewexpo.com/
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Intro/outro music: Wheels by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/