3 Beautiful Bags. Lisa Lam

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rule and there are interfacing tricks that you can apply

       to your fabrics to override that rule. Here are some fabric

       suggestions that work a treat for bag making.

      Cotton/quilt fabric This

       type of fabric is used both in

       the lining and the exterior

       of bags. Cotton is available

       in many different weights,

       but for bag making try to

       use mid-weight cotton and

       up. Quilting fabric is usually

       made from cotton and

       comes in a fantastic array of

       colourful, beautiful and fun

       prints. You can use cotton for

       almost any type of bag.

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      Laminated cloth/oilcloth

       Usually used for the exterior

       of bags, this vinyl-coated

       fabric comes in fantastic

       prints and has a tough

       waterproof surface, making it

       perfect for swim bags, travel

       bags and wash bags. The

       vinyl has a tendency to stick

       to the bed of your sewing

       machine making sewing with

       it quite awkward (see tip).

      Linen This versatile,

       hardwearing and natural

       fabric is available in

       both dress and home dec

       weight. The linen that bag

       makers like to use is the

       natural biscuit-coloured

       home dec weight fabric.

       The colour of the undyed

       cloth with its attractive

       irregular weave makes it

       a great foil for embroidery

       and/or patterned fabrics.

      Oilcloth know-how ...

      If you plan to sew with

       laminated cloth regularly, it is

       worth investing in a non-stick

       sewing machine foot.

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      Canvas/denim Usually

       used for the exterior of

       bags, canvas is available in

       different weights. Choose

       the heaviest weight that your

       sewing machine can cope

       with. Canvas is strong and

       it has rugged good looks. Be

       sure to use a jeans needle

       when sewing with canvas

       and denim. I think canvas

       looks best on larger bags such

       as shoppers, messenger bags,

       travel bags and beach bags.

      Velvet This is a luxury fabric

       that has fabulous depth

       of colour and a strokeable

       texture. The nicest velvet is

       made from cotton. Velvet is

       available in different weights

       – choose the heaviest weight

       that your sewing machine can

       cope with. Velvet frays easily

       so it’s wise to sew with a

       wider seam allowance. If your

       velvet is quite thick or you

       will be sewing through a few

       layers use a jeans needle. Try

       using velvet for handbags,

       clutches and special

       occasion bags. Corduroy is

       similar to velvet in its uses

       and material qualities.

      Wool/suiting fabric Usually

       used for the exterior of bags,

       wool is fabulous for bag

       making. Wool is available in

       different weights, patterns

       and textures. Its incredible

       depth of colour and its yummy

       texture make wool a luxurious

       fabric to work with and use.

       Wool is hardwearing, but for

       bag making it usually requires

       interfacing of some kind. Wool

       has a more open weave so a

       strong dressmaking needle

       is sufficient. Try using wools

       for handbags, clutches and

       messenger bags.

      Silk/satin Used both as the exterior or

       lining, silks and satins are luxury fabrics

       that have beautiful looks, texture and

       movement. Silk looks gorgeous pleated or

       gathered. Try to stick to heavier weight

       silk/satin because it’s

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