5 Materials Needed To Make a Bag

Bags are very useful must-have fashion items. They are stylish and you can keep important things there. The advantages of having a bag is numerous while the advantages of knowing how to make bags are endless. No matter your level of sewing expertise, this article is for you.

The kind of material you need to make a bag depends on the type of bag you want to make. Some materials are more expensive than the others, but they are all important. Buying the right materials plays a vital role and it is very important in making your bag beautiful and durable.

1. Bag fabric

The material you use to make a bag is very important. It can make the bag presentable and beautiful or ugly and appalling. The bag fabric constitutes a large percentage of the outlook of the whole bag. Make sure the type of fabric you buy is durable and sturdy. It must also be physically attractive and pleasing to the eyes.

You should also consider the color of the fabric. The quantity of fabric to be used depends on the size of the bag you are making. Common bag fabrics are canvas, vinyl, leather, pleather, etc.

2. Sewing machine

Sewing machine cannot be considered as a material but a tool or equipment. However, it is very vital in making a bag.

If you are sewing professionally, you cannot do without a good sewing machine. Some types of fabrics like leather and canvas need a sturdy sewing machine. No matter how good you are, using inappropriate sewing machine will frustrate your efforts. An industrial sewing machine is best, it can be used to sew any type of bag.

Zippers are used to open and close bags. They prevent items in the bags from falling out and getting missing. Different types and sizes of zippers can be used to make bags. You are to make sure you choose the appropriate zipper for making your bag. The color of the zipper is very important, it should blend with the bag, to give it an overall professional outlook.

4. Bag handles

You need materials for the handle of your bag. Bag handles make it easier to carry a bag. Webbing is mostly used for bag handles. Make sure it is neatly sown to your bag. You can also make use of bag chains, it is very stylish and fashionable.

5. Embellishments

Embellishments are very important when making a bag. There are different decorative elements that can be used to embellish bags to make them look more fashionable and classy. You can use embroidery, applique, etc.

Metal studs are also used regularly on vinyl and leather bags as accents. Charms can be added as an embellishment to the bags to decorate them and personalize them. Metal labels can also be added to the bag front to give your bag a highly professional look.

These materials, when used with others, make your bag top notch and marketable. Good products attract good customers.

References

Sarina @ sewguide.com

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