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. Our theme this week is Designer Bag Inspiration: and we’ll be covering:
• The Simply Classic Scoop: News & events
• Featured Products: Designer-inspired faux leather
• Sharpen Your Sewing Skills: Calculating proportions
• The Thursday Thread: Modern bag making history
• Artistry Avenue: Featured bags made by customers
• Q&A with Chris Murphy
• Live giveaway!
We want to feature your stories and bags in a future livestream! Learn more: https://www.simplyclassic.net/events/bag-makers-workroom-live
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Get the 2025 Year of Swag Coupon Calendar https://siahswagbags.com/products/2025-year-of-swag-coupon-calendar
*Featured Bag Patterns*
The Gemella wallet https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-gemella-wallet-pdf-pattern
The Fairhaven tote https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-fairhaven-tote-pdf-pattern
The Sorella hip bag https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-sorella-hip-bag-pdf-pattern
The Burcham crossbody https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-burcham-pdf-pattern
The Cianna crossbody https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-cianna-crossbody-pdf-pattern
*Featured Materials*
Large Scale Faux Croc - Black https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-large-scale-crocodile
Light-Weight Snake - Blue/Brown https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/light-weight-snake-vinyl
Faux Ostrich - Navy https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-ostrich
Textured Faux Leather - Cream https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-leather-textured
Faux Croc/Ostrich - Cream https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-crocodile-ostrish
Solid Faux Leather - Chocolate Brown https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-leather-solids-neutrals
Harper Saffron Cotton Lining by Tilda https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/tilda-fabrics-harper-saffron
*Classes & Events*
Leather Bag Making by Machine - Online, January 2025 https://www.simplyclassic.net/leather-bag-making-by-machine
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, September 12-14, 2025 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/l