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Bag Hardware

Handmade Couture: Make this Look - A Faux Alligator Briefcase

8/31/2017 05:00:00 PM
Do you often find yourself staring at someone’s handbag or examining handbags in stores studying the features wondering how to recreate the same look? Do you love the look of designer handbags but not that designer price tag? Well, we have you covered! In the Handmade Couture series, we take a designer bag, existing indie sewing patterns and show you recreate the look...

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Bag Hardware

How to Install Strap Keepers - A Hardware Installation Tutorial

8/23/2017 01:29:00 PM
Wondering how to keep those long straps under control or add a polished look to your handmade bags? We’ve got you covered! Emmaline Bags Strap Keepers are the answer, and we are going to show you just how easy these are to add to your next bag. Supplies: -Emmaline Bags Strap keepers -scraps of peltex and fusible fleece -a marking pen -locktite or...

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Bag Hardware

Handmade Couture: Make This Look - A Designer Clutch Wallet

8/17/2017 10:36:00 AM
Love the look of designer bags but not the designer price tag? Do you stare at bags in the store and wonder how you can recreate that look? Then the Handmade Couture series is for you! We show you to recreate designer looks with existing sewing patterns from your favorite bag designers, Emmaline Bags Hardware and materials at a fraction of the cost!...

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Bag Making Tutorials

How to Add a Zipper Opening to The Miss Maggie Handbag - a Tutorial

8/15/2017 10:00:00 AM
Have you made our Emmaline Bags Miss Maggie? It's one of my go to sews because it's quick, classy and easy to customize. The best part, Miss Maggie Handbag pattern is FREE! The original pattern uses a magnetic snap but many people prefer a zip top. Luckily adding a zippered panel is so very easy to add to the original pattern and today...

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