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 episode includes:
• The Simply Classic Scoop: News & updates
• Featured Products: Webbing & hardware
• Sharpen Your Sewing Skills: How to recreate designer straps and handles
• The Thursday Thread: History of Gucci handbags
• Artistry Avenue: Beautiful bags made by our customers
• Live pattern giveaway
• Q&A with Chris Murphy
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*Featured Bag Patterns*
The Julie PDF pattern https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-julie-pdf-pattern
The Rosanne PDF pattern https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-rosanne-pdf-pattern
The Fairhaven PDF pattern https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-fairhaven-tote-pdf-pattern
*Featured Products*
Webbing https://www.simplyclassic.net/webbing
Slide adjuster https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/slide-adjuster-2
Swivel clasp https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/swivel-clasps
D-ring https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/d-ring
O-ring https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/o-ring
Adjustable strap buckle set - black plastic https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/adjustable-strap-buckle-set-1
Metal handbag chain strap - 48” https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/metal-handbag-chain-strap-48
Roller buckle - 1” https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/roller-buckle
Center bar buckle - 1” https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/center-bar-buckle
Spring gate O-ring - 1.25” https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/spring-gate-o-ring
Rectangle ring - 1” & 1.25” https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/rectangle-ring
Triangle ring - 1” https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/triangle-ring
*Free Pattern Pieces*
Wrap around strap connector https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/wrap-around-strap-connector
Fold over strap connector https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/fold-over-strap-connector
*Tutorials*
How to avoid twisting handles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jq7cB2aeTo
How to add padding to your AllyBee strap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TStRX3qZoe0
How to make faux rolled handles (The Rosanne tutorial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShTIeBLBWfw
How to make hidden strap connectors (The Julie tutorial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0LBhlznOuA
How to make rolled handles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw7PP4VhUeM
*Classes & Events*
Leather Bag Making by Machine, Online, February 7-17 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, 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/l