Sew kraft-tex Bags - 17 Projects, Tips & Techniques for Working with Kraft Paper
Kraft-tex is the perfect accent for wallets, totes, and purses. Betsy LaHonta and Gailen Runge teach you everything about sewing with kraft-tex, plus popular bag designers share 19 patterns.
From Noodlehead
By Graham, Anna
In Bags, Purses & Totes
Everyday Essentials: a collection of 3 modern accessories to sew and use.
t's a beautifully printed booklet that features 3 modern accessories to sew:
Wool + Wax Tote
Petal Pouch (in two sizes)
Minimalist Wallet (in two sizes) 8.5 X 11in
24 page booklet with pull out pattern sheets.
It's packed with full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions and a pattern pullout sheet for all non-rectangular pattern pieces (with no enlarging required!).
From Sallie Tomato
In Bags, Purses & Totes
Tiffany is a chic satchel bag, perfect for everyday style! This pattern has been cleverly designed to avoid using any bias binding. Tiffany is fantastic for showcasing prints and cork fabric or vinyl. The finished size is 10in wide, 9in high, and 5in deep. This bag features an adjustable cross-body strap, handles, an exterior slip pocket, wide opening top with luggage style zipper closure, and is fully lined. You can choose to add metal strap arches to accent the handles on this bag if desired. Purse feet are also optional, but recommended to protect the bottom of your bag from normally wear. I recommend to try using our #5 Nylon Coil Zippers by the Yard for this project. They add extra bling and you can easily make single and double slide zippers. All of the hardware required for this pattern is included in the Basic Hardware Set 3/4in, or can be purchased individually.
From Sallie Tomato
In Bags, Purses & Totes
Audrey is a modern, zipper top tote bag. This pattern is fantastic for showing off your favorite prints or quilted fabric. The finished size is 14in wide, 11in high, and 2in deep. This bag features an adjustable cross-body strap, a hidden exterior zipper pocket, an interior slip pocket, zipper closure, and is fully lined. You can choose to add metal purse handles to this bag. Two styles that are currently available are Round Handles and Arch Handles. I recommend to try using our #5 Nylon Coil Zippers by the Yard for this project. All of the hardware required for this pattern is included in the Basic Hardware Set 3/4, or can be purchased individually.
From Noodlehead
By Graham, Anna
In Bags, Purses & Totes
You'll love taking this versatile and compact crossbody bag on all of your travels. The zippered top main compartment and handy back zippered pocket keep all your essentials secure while the front pocket(s) provides easy access to the items you use most. Easy to use and wear adjustable crossbody strap and two fun sizes to make!
Finished Dimensions:
12in W, 9in H, 2in deep - regular (10in W, 7 1/2in tall - mini)
173-445S-Spearmint-Silver
Spearmint Indah Hand Dyed Batik w/Metallic Silver
Hoffman Indah Batiks
Silver on Mint
Bali Fabrics / Me+You Modern Bali / Indah Batiks
This British made needle is thin with an evenly tapered point. It is stronger and a little longer than the traditional Sharps and also sports a significantly larger eye for easier threading. There is no size attached to this needle as it is unique unto itself.
Oberlin Tote Maker Kit Brush Brown Main, Dark Brown Pocket, Black Leather, Brass Metal
SQ3751623
Regular price
$110.00
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Brush Brown Main, Dark Brown Pocket, Black Leather, Brass Metal
Classic tote boasting an inside zipper pocket and magnetic closure. Made by you bragging rights.
If there’s one bag you’ll want to use, it’s this stylish + rugged versatile take on the classic market tote. Need an everyday bag with the capacity to carry your essentials plus more around town? Or a rugged tote built to withstand being loaded down with a laptop & school books? Whatever you need, to carry, this tote is a versatile and essential accessory for any lifestyle. Your tote will be made of durable of 8.25 oz waxed canvas and leather handles with metal brads.
Skills Learned
Sewing with heavy-weight fabrics such as waxed canvas, working with hardware, sewing zippers, constructing an inside hanging pocket, french seams, attaching a magnetic snap, sewing through multiple layers of thick fabric
Kit Ingredients
- High Quality 10-12oz waxed canvas fabric: Naturally water resistant material — cut, marked, and prepped for bag construction
*Please Note: One of the allures of waxed canvas is it's ability to show wear & use. You may notice this in the photos of the gray waxed canvas tote. With more use, more creases appear in the canvas, and all the marks start to blend.
- Two 28" x 3/4" leather straps. *Vegetable tanned leather will naturally darken over time with use and patina to a beautiful dark brown.
- 8" brass zipper
- Antique brass magnetic purse snap
- Eight sets of quick-set metal brads for strap attachment
- Klum House Label
- Step-by-step illustrated instruction booklet with video tutorials
- Pattern download link & password to access resources page
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Oberlin Tote Maker Kit Navy Main, Slate Pocket, Brown Leather, Brass Metal
SQ1738337
Regular price
$110.00
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Navy Main, Slate Blue Pocket, Brown Leather, Brass Metal
Classic tote boasting an inside zipper pocket and magnetic closure. Made by you bragging rights.
If there’s one bag you’ll want to use, it’s this stylish + rugged versatile take on the classic market tote. Need an everyday bag with the capacity to carry your essentials plus more around town? Or a rugged tote built to withstand being loaded down with a laptop & school books? Whatever you need, to carry, this tote is a versatile and essential accessory for any lifestyle. Your tote will be made of durable of 8.25 oz waxed canvas and leather handles with metal brads.
Skills Learned
Sewing with heavy-weight fabrics such as waxed canvas, working with hardware, sewing zippers, constructing an inside hanging pocket, french seams, attaching a magnetic snap, sewing through multiple layers of thick fabric
Kit Ingredients
- High Quality 10-12oz waxed canvas fabric: Naturally water resistant material — cut, marked, and prepped for bag construction
*Please Note: One of the allures of waxed canvas is it's ability to show wear & use. You may notice this in the photos of the gray waxed canvas tote. With more use, more creases appear in the canvas, and all the marks start to blend.
- Two 28" x 3/4" leather straps. *Vegetable tanned leather will naturally darken over time with use and patina to a beautiful dark brown.
- 8" brass zipper
- Antique brass magnetic purse snap
- Eight sets of quick-set metal brads for strap attachment
- Klum House Label
- Step-by-step illustrated instruction booklet with video tutorials
- Pattern download link & password to access resources page
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Oberlin Tote Maker Kit Black Main, Black Pocket, Tan Leather, Black Metal
SQ4677373
Regular price
$110.00
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Black Main, Black Pocket, Tan Leather, Black Metal
Classic tote boasting an inside zipper pocket and magnetic closure. Made by you bragging rights.
If there’s one bag you’ll want to use, it’s this stylish + rugged versatile take on the classic market tote. Need an everyday bag with the capacity to carry your essentials plus more around town? Or a rugged tote built to withstand being loaded down with a laptop & school books? Whatever you need, to carry, this tote is a versatile and essential accessory for any lifestyle. Your tote will be made of durable of 8.25 oz waxed canvas and leather handles with metal brads.
Skills Learned
Sewing with heavy-weight fabrics such as waxed canvas, working with hardware, sewing zippers, constructing an inside hanging pocket, french seams, attaching a magnetic snap, sewing through multiple layers of thick fabric
Kit Ingredients
- High Quality 10-12oz waxed canvas fabric: Naturally water resistant material — cut, marked, and prepped for bag construction
*Please Note: One of the allures of waxed canvas is it's ability to show wear & use. You may notice this in the photos of the gray waxed canvas tote. With more use, more creases appear in the canvas, and all the marks start to blend.
- Two 28" x 3/4" leather straps. *Vegetable tanned leather will naturally darken over time with use and patina to a beautiful dark brown.
- 8" brass zipper
- Antique brass magnetic purse snap
- Eight sets of quick-set metal brads for strap attachment
- Klum House Label
- Step-by-step illustrated instruction booklet with video tutorials
- Pattern download link & password to access resources page
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The Fremont Tote Maker Kit Brown Main, Slate Pocket, Black Leather, Black Metal
SQ2751158
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$140.00
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Brown Main, Slate Blue Pocket, Black Leather, Black Metal
Functional + sleek, The Fremont is your superhero utility belt disguised as a fashion-forward tote. Made by you with bragging rights!
Features
- 2 outside pockets & 1 inside pocket
- 10 oz waxed canvas exterior
- 12 oz natural canvas liner
- Real leather straps
- Metal Hardware & D-Ring for keys
- 10.5" Tall x 11" wide (at bottom) x 5" deep
Ingredients
- Step-by-step illustrated instruction booklet with video tutorials
- 10-12 oz Waxed Canvas Exterior Fabric: Cut, marked & ready to sew!
- 12oz Natural Duck Canvas Interior Fabric: Cut, marked & ready to sew!
- (1) 14" Brass Zipper
- (14) Metal Rivets (+2 extra!)
- (2) Chicago Screws
- (2) Leather Handles: 14" x 3/4"
- (9) Leather reinforcement washers for rivets
- (1) Leather Cross-Body Strap: 45" x 1"
- (2) Leather O-Ring Tabs
- (1) D-Ring: 3/4"
- (2) O-Rings: 1”
- (1) Leather Zipper Pull
- (1) Sew-in ‘I MADE THIS!’ label
Woodland Maker Kit Black Main, Brown Pocket, Black Leather, Brass Metal
SQ4254856
Regular price
$140.00
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Black Main, Brown Pocket, Black Leather, Brass Metal
Functional + sleek, The Fremont is your superhero utility belt disguised as a fashion-forward tote. Made by you with bragging rights!
Features
- 2 outside pockets & 1 inside pocket
- 10 oz waxed canvas exterior
- 12 oz natural canvas liner
- Real leather straps
- Metal Hardware & D-Ring for keys
- 10.5" Tall x 11" wide (at bottom) x 5" deep
Ingredients
- Step-by-step illustrated instruction booklet with video tutorials
- 10-12 oz Waxed Canvas Exterior Fabric: Cut, marked & ready to sew!
- 12oz Natural Duck Canvas Interior Fabric: Cut, marked & ready to sew!
- (1) 14" Brass Zipper
- (14) Metal Rivets (+2 extra!)
- (2) Chicago Screws
- (2) Leather Handles: 14" x 3/4"
- (9) Leather reinforcement washers for rivets
- (1) Leather Cross-Body Strap: 45" x 1"
- (2) Leather O-Ring Tabs
- (1) D-Ring: 3/4"
- (2) O-Rings: 1”
- (1) Leather Zipper Pull
- (1) Sew-in ‘I MADE THIS!’ label
Woodland Maker Kit Burgandy Canvas, Brown Leather, Antique Hardware
SQ0616027 BUR
Regular price
$70.00
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Burgandy Canvas, Brown Leather, Antique Hardware
The Woodland Dopp Kit is the perfect travel companion. This boxy zipper pouch is durable, water-resistant, and spacious enough to keep all of your personal items organized while you’re on the go.
The Woodland Maker Kit comes with all the ingredients you need to complete this project, including waxed canvas, leather, hardware, and zipper.
Kit Contents
- Waxed canvas fabric: Cut & ready to sew
- 12 oz canvas lining fabric: Cut & ready to sew
- Ready to install 3” leather tabs: Medium weight leather at 3/4” wide
- Double-cap rivets: 6 pcs (includes 1 extra!)
- 12” brass zipper
- Leather zipper pull
- Physical pattern & instruction booklet
- Template for drafting fabric & leather yourself
- Access to pattern resources page, including video tutorials
- ‘I MADE THIS!’ label
Features
- 9/10 oz waxed canvas exterior fabric
- 12 oz natural canvas liner
- Two leather tabs attached with rivets
- 12” brass zipper with leather pull
- Dimensions: 4” H x 9” W x 4.5” D
This maker kit does not include a full-size, cut-from pattern. It does include a template for drafting the pattern rectangles and cutting your own leather pieces, as well as access to our pattern resources page, which includes video tutorials.
Portsmith Tote Maker Kit Burgundy Main, Black Base, Black Leather, Brass Metal
SQ3870792
Regular price
$90.00
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Burgandy Main, Black Base, Black Leather, Brass Metal
Classic tote boasting an inside zipper pocket and magnetic closure. Made by you bragging rights.
If there’s one bag you’ll want to use, it’s this stylish + rugged versatile take on the classic market tote. Need an everyday bag with the capacity to carry your essentials plus more around town? Or a rugged tote built to withstand being loaded down with a laptop & school books? Whatever you need, to carry, this tote is a versatile and essential accessory for any lifestyle. Your tote will be made of durable of 8.25 oz waxed canvas and leather handles with metal brads.
Skills Learned
Sewing with heavy-weight fabrics such as waxed canvas, working with hardware, sewing zippers, constructing an inside hanging pocket, french seams, attaching a magnetic snap, sewing through multiple layers of thick fabric
Kit Ingredients
- High Quality 10-12oz waxed canvas fabric: Naturally water resistant material — cut, marked, and prepped for bag construction
*Please Note: One of the allures of waxed canvas is it's ability to show wear & use. You may notice this in the photos of the gray waxed canvas tote. With more use, more creases appear in the canvas, and all the marks start to blend.
- Two 28" x 3/4" leather straps. *Vegetable tanned leather will naturally darken over time with use and patina to a beautiful dark brown.
- 8" brass zipper
- Antique brass magnetic purse snap
- Eight sets of quick-set metal brads for strap attachment
- Klum House Label
- Step-by-step illustrated instruction booklet with video tutorials
- Pattern download link & password to access resources page
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Mettler Cotton 0821 Sm Darkest Blue. Both solids and multi's are perfect for all your quilting, sewing and long arm cotton needs. The mercerization of all Mettler cottons creates that beautiful silk-like sheen, high breaking resistance, color fastness and optimal elongation. Use Mettler's SILK-FINISH COTTON 50 with confidence to create your heirloom quilts, custom garments and creative projects. Tex 32. Manufacturer recommends needle size 80-90. Old color number 105-0558 or 105-558.
Farm Girl Vintage includes complete instructions for 45 sampler blocks in two sizes (6in and 12in), three farm blocks and a bumper crop of projects! The fourteen projects include ten quilts, two table runners, a table topper and a potholder.
• 14 Projects
• 144 Pages
• Spiralbound
Metrosene Polyester All Purpose Thread 50wt 150m/164yds Blood Orange
Metrosene can be used on all fabrics and seams. The thread is easy-iron, shrink proof, and offers great color fastness. Metrosene’s high tensile strength, optimal elasticity, and ideal smoothness makes it the sewist’s choice.
Mettler Cotton 0827 Sm Dark Blue. Both solids and multi's are perfect for all your quilting, sewing and long arm cotton needs. The mercerization of all Mettler cottons creates that beautiful silk-like sheen, high breaking resistance, color fastness and optimal elongation. Use Mettler's SILK-FINISH COTTON 50 with confidence to create your heirloom quilts, custom garments and creative projects. Tex 32. Manufacturer recommends needle size 80-90. Old color number 105-0792 or 105-792.
Once Upon A Time 36 x 44 Multi
Manufacturer Item:20591 11
Description:100% Cotton
Type:44"-45" Wide
Designer / Author:Stacy Iest Hsu
Group Name:Once Upon A Time
Origin:Made in Korea
Color:Multi
Theme:Childrens
DMC Floss 727. Made with double mercerized 100% long staple cotton. Brilliant six-strand divisible thread. Colors are washable and fade resistant. Size 25, 8.7 yards per skein. This quality thread is perfect for stitching on all types of fabric.
Made with double mercerized 100% long staple cotton. Brilliant six-strand divisible thread. Colors are washable and fade resistant. Size 25, 8.7 yards per skein. This quality thread is perfect for stitching on all types of fabric.
Mettler Cotton 0485 Sm Tartan Blue. Both solids and multi's are perfect for all your quilting, sewing and long arm cotton needs. The mercerization of all Mettler cottons creates that beautiful silk-like sheen, high breaking resistance, color fastness and optimal elongation. Use Mettler's SILK-FINISH COTTON 50 with confidence to create your heirloom quilts, custom garments and creative projects. Tex 32. Manufacturer recommends needle size 80-90. Color number 9105-0485.