The Betsy Bowler Bag Hardware & Supplies
FABRIC, INTERFACING & STABILIZERS
EXTERIOR FABRIC
1 yard (100 cm) Approx.
LINING FABRIC
1 yard (100 cm) Approx.
INTERFACING
1-2 yards (100-200 cm) Approx. Lightweight woven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex or Sew Fuse)
* Woven interfacing not required when using vinyl/cork/waterproof canvas
STABILIZER
1/2 yard (50 cm) Approx. Pellon Flex Foam Stabilizer FF78F1 or Decovil Light or two layers of Sew Fuse Plus
1/4 yard (25 cm) Approx. Decovil Heavy 526 (optional, for base of bag and/or flap)
HARDWARE & SUPPLIES
5-6 Rivets (or Chicago Screws)
• 6-7mm for thinner fabrics or
• 8-9mm for thicker fabrics
16” #5 Zipper Tape + 1 Zipper Pull or 18” Zipper (Main Closure)
8” #5 or #5 Zipper Tape + 1 Zipper Pull or 10” Zipper (Lining Pocket)
(2) 1” (25 mm) O-Rings, D-Rings or Rectangle Rings
(1) 1” (25 mm) Tri-Glide/Strap Slider
(2) 1” (25 mm) Strap Ends (optional)
(4) Purse Feet (optional)
(2) 1” (25 mm) Swivel Snap Hook Clasp (optional)
2 1/4 Yards (210 cm) Approx. x 1/2” W (13 MM) Double Fold Bias Binding if not making your own
OTHER SUPPLIES:
- 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
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