The Duplicity Handbag Hardware & Supplies
FABRIC, INTERFACING & STABILIZERS
EXTERIOR FABRIC
1 yard (100 cm) Approx.
LINING FABRIC
1 yard (100 cm) Approx.
INTERFACING
1 yard (100 cm) Approx. Lightweight woven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex or Sew Fuse)
* Woven interfacing not required when using vinyl/cork/waterproof canvas
STABILIZER
1/4 yard (23 cm) Approx. Decovil Light or Pellon Flex Foam Stabilizer FF78F1
14” x 5” (36cm x 13cm) firm stabilizer (Decovil Heavy 526 or Peltex 71f) *Fusible Foam is not recommended for this bag.
HARDWARE & ZIPPERS
(2) Magnetic Snaps (can substitute 1 snap for a turn lock/half-moon magnetic snap)
(4) Strap Connectors - Rectangle Rings, O-Rings, Figure 8 Strap Connectors
(2) 12” (30cm) cuts of #5 zipper tape for main zipper closures + 2 Zipper Pulls
(2) 9" (23cm) cuts of #5 or #3 zipper tape for Zipper lining zipper pockets + 2 Zipper Pulls
Optional but recommended:
(4) 1" (25mm) Strap Ends, 2 Zipper Ends, 5 Purse Feet, 1 Bag Tag
8+ Rivets (or Chicago Screws)
• 6-7mm for thinner fabrics or
• 8-9mm for thicker fabrics
If you are making your Duplicity into a Crossbody Bag then you will also need:
(4) 1/2" Grommets
(2) 28mm Gate Rings
TOOLS
- Rotary cutter or scissors
- Double-sided tape
- Grid Ruler
- Cutting Mat
- Duct tape for protecting magnetic snap prongs
- Erasable Fabric Pen
- Fray Check, optional, for magnetic snap cuts
- Rivet setter tool or rivet press
