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October 25, 2018 ·

8 Stylish Sewing & Bag Making Supplies on Etsy

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Would you like to improve the quality & style of the bags you are sewing? If you are going to take the time to make your own bags, you need to invest in high-quality bag making supplies and fabrics. The best materials aren’t usually available at the craft store chains, but you can find great bag making supplies on Etsy!

Did you know there are hundreds of Esty shops that sell sewing supplies? I always sort the search results to find shops in the US. Most of them are small family businesses, so you can feel good about supporting them. I order from many of these shops on a regular basis!

8 Stylish Sewing & Bag Making Supplies on Etsy | Radiant Home Studio

To sew durable & stylish bags, you need professional supplies like brass hardware, waxed canvas, and leather accents. These materials can really elevate your bags, taking them from “homemade” to “handcrafted”.

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Here Are 8 Stylish Bag-Making Supplies You Can Find in Etsy shops:

8 Stylish Sewing & Bag Making Supplies on Etsy | Radiant Home Studio
images courtesy of Zipit & The Buckle Guy

Zippers from Zipit

This is my go-to zipper source! They have high-quality YKK zippers in every option you can imagine. I really love the modern autumn color palette on this set of 9″ zippers. These would be great for zipper pouches. Shipping is always fast and they usually include extra goodies in your order!

Brass Hardware from The Buckle Guy

Brass hardware really elevates your bag quality and adds a cool vintage vibe. I use hardware from The Buckle Guy for my Retro Rucksacks. The prices are great and there are tons of size and color options.

8 Stylish Sewing & Bag Making Supplies on Etsy | Radiant Home Studio
images courtesy of Sew Hungry Hippie & All This Wood

Leather Straps from Sew Hungry Hippie

Leather accents can really make a difference on your handmade bags. There are lots of options on Etsy for straps, but Sew Hungry Hippie is a shop run by a fellow bag pattern designer and she has other great patterns and fabric you should check out too!

Custom Leather Bag Tags from All This Wood

Custom tags are a great way to add a professional finish to your bags. If you sell at craft fairs, these awesome laser cut leather tags could add value and rustic sophistication to your handmade goods.

8 Stylish Sewing & Bag Making Supplies on Etsy | Radiant Home Studio
images courtesy of Lindsay Streem Designs & A.L. Frances Textiles

Suede Bag Tassel from Lindsay Streem Designs

I love the idea of a colorful accent on a plain canvas or leather bag. These suede bag tassels would add an upscale boho vibe to a simple slouchy purse.

Teal Waxed Canvas from A.L. Frances

Waxed canvas is my favorite material to use for handmade bags. It’s durable and easier to sew than leather. This shop has more color options than I’ve seen anywhere else! Plus, they carry waxed denim and waxed linen—something I haven’t tried but will soon!

I have more information about sewing with waxed canvas in this post.

8 Stylish Sewing & Bag Making Supplies on Etsy | Radiant Home Studio
images courtesy of East Village Supply & Springfield Leather

Woven Cord from Easy Village Supply

This beautiful woven cord from East Village Supply could be used for embellishments. Two or three strands together would make a really unique strap on a bag. You might also find some pretty tassels and charms for your zipper pulls in their shop!

Brass Spring Snap & Snap Setter from Springfield Leather

Brass spring snaps can also add a really professional touch to your bags. You don’t need expensive tools to apply then, just the setter above. For a helpful spring snap application tutorial, read this post from Anna at Noodlehead.

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  1. Natalie says

    October 25, 2018 at 11:54 am

    Wonderful list! Thank you 😀

  2. Mary L Parson says

    November 7, 2018 at 10:58 am

    This collection is awesome, always looking for a way to step up the appearance of my pouches and bags!

    Thank you!

  3. Theresa says

    September 7, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    great list! I just ordered waxed canvas from A.L. Frances actually, so cool to see them on this list!

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