Matchmaker Monday | Coordinated Bag-Making Fabric Pairings

Matchmaker Monday is a weekly Sew Yours feature where we curate perfectly coordinated fabrics and finishing supplies for bag makers.

Each week, we match exterior fabric, lining fabric, zipper tape, thread, and hardware finish recommendations so you can shop a complete, polished combination without guessing.

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What’s Included Each Week

Each Matchmaker Monday drop includes a complete set of coordinated materials so you can shop with confidence.

Exterior fabric, lining fabric, matching zipper tape, thread recommendations, and suggested hardware finishes. All curated to work together.

The Sew Yours Matchmaker Guide

A quick-reference guide to help you match materials with thread and zipper tape, faster.

Open the Matchmaker Guide (PDF)

Watch the Latest Matchmaker Monday Video

In each Matchmaker Monday video, you’ll see the exact fabric pairing plus the matching finishing details.

  • Exterior + lining that coordinate
  • Zipper tape that matches
  • Thread recommendations
  • Hardware finish suggestions
  • A ready-to-shop weekly collection
Watch past Matchmaker Monday episodes

Watch past episodes for more inspiration, materials, and finishing matches.

Watch Past Episodes & Shop Coordinated Bag-Making Supplies

Catch up on past Matchmaker Monday pairings and shop the exact fabric, zipper tape, and thread & webbing featured in each episode.

Latest Episodes
Episode 17
HeritageHide™ Faux Leather
Episode 16
Houndstooth Edition
Episode 15
Webbing Edition
Episode 14
New Thread Colors
Episode 13
Ripstop Collection
Episodes (February 2026)
Episode 12
Black & Gray Collection
Episode 11
New Lumi Vinyl Collections
Episode 10
An Evening Out + New DiscoGrid™ Vinyl
Episode 9
Bag Making Fabric Bundles
Archive (December 2025 – January 2026)
Episode 8
New Water-Resistant Canvas Prints
Episode 7
Zipper Tape Edition

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New Matchmaker Monday fabric pairings are posted every Monday at 10am EST. Subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss the next drop.

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