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:
• Events & Updates
• Featured Products
• Tips for Starting a Small Business
• Interview with Tiffany Tanasse, owner of Test Patch Studio
• Artistry Avenue: Bags made by customers
• Q&A with Chris Murphy
• Live Giveaway: Pricing Spreadsheet
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*Test Patch Studio*
Website https://www.testpatchstudio.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/testpatchstudio
Storefront located in Tumwater, WA
*Featured Bag Patterns*
The Simply Classic Clutch https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-simply-classic-clutch-pdf-pattern
The Julie tote ba 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 Fairhaven tote bag https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-fairhaven-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
The Cianna crossbody bag https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-cianna-crossbody-bag
*Featured Products*
Dark Purple Faux Ostrich https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-ostrich
Eggplant Chambray Cotton Lining by Tilda https://www.simplyclassic.net/search?q=eggplant
Fusion 45 Thread, Black https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/fusion-45-bonded-nylon-thread-black
TEX-70 Thread, Black https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/tex-70-bonded-nylon-thread-black-1
Royal Purple Italian Leather https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/italian-leather-royal-purple
Crisscross Grey Cotton Lining by Tilda https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/tilda-fabrics-crisscross-grey
Fusion 45 Thread, Grape https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/fusion-45-bonded-nylon-thread-grape
*Resources*
Pricing Spreadsheet & Conversion Table https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/excel-pricing-sheet-conversion-table
How to Use the Spreadsheet (Starts at about 31 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/live/rumCgjp0SaE
How to Price Your Handbags - Blog Post: https://www.simplyclassic.net/post/how-to-price-handbags-worksheet
How to Price Your Handbags - Video https://youtu.be/_XiChFOBatM
Product Recommendations https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-recommendations
*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/