Marichel Bag by RLR Creations by Simply Classic

[@margiecastonguay517]

Love this woman she is so great, her tutorials are always inspirational always…

[@simplyclassic]

Thank you so much Margie!

[@suerush704]

Thanks for sharing this with us I learned something new from you again!

[@jenpatterson8309]

Wonderful tutorial plz keep doing more love how you explain everything !

[@kenya76]

Great tutorial I can't wait to try

[@annmoore-spencer841]

I am so happy I happened on this video today. I never considered hair on hide. I am now itching to try it in a bag. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@simplyclassic]

You are welcome 😀

[@mpbc25]

Thanks for doing the tutorial, your bag is beautiful. I loved your explanation of how to sew the gusset, and the clever way you attach the handle.

[@elonanamor6420]

Loved this video. Your explanations are perfect. Nice to see the details and sharing all your secrets. Your work is very impressive.

[@simplyclassic]

Thank you Elona!

[@sherryejohnson1860]

Your explanations are spot on. Love the look of your bag but my hubs walked in and said I love what you make but please no hair on hides. He has tons of allergies. Anyway great job.

[@stagingmaster]

Your skills are so impressive and inspirational. Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I will definitely check out this pattern!

[@simplyclassic]

Angel, I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@DiannaAtherton]

Love what you do. You have a great eye.

[@simplyclassic]

That was something that I found on the internet as I was doing my research for this bag. It seems like a pretty simple make. You can use pretty much any pattern that has a gusset. I would not do a box corner because the hair on hide would be at the bottom of the bag. Try it and post the finished bag in my Facebook group, Simply Classic Inspirations. I look forward to seeing some of your makes!!

[@Nana-64-o9t]

Beautiful bag.

[@wandabeasley6032]

Thanks so much 🥰 I’ve been looking for a hair on hide purse video for a while. So glad you tackled this! I’ve got 3 hair on hides waiting so far I’ve only done pillows with them. A purse and wallet was my next project in the works. I really enjoyed your tutorial as I do all of them. Thanks for being unique and tackling different ideas and challenging items!

[@simplyclassic]

Wanda, You are so welcome! I am glad to hear that someone out there has hair on hide and wants to use it. I was unsure of its popularity but love the look so I thought, why not give it a go! I appreciate your feedback. Happy sewing!!

[@bikergirl7823]

Very impressive, well done. I can't believe that you can get a hide for $20, don't think there's much chance of that here in Scotland.

[@4golfing]

I am now in hour 3 of watching your videos addicted I am afraid lol

[@simplyclassic]

Awe, thank you Gail! I appreciate your feedback. I have always tried to do things a little different than the other KZbinr's. They are fantastic, but I want to give my viewers some inspiration to create something a little different.

[@barbarafrangella796]

The bag is gorgeous Once again another informative video...I really like RLR Creation patterns...I have made the Koala, Oveta Fold over ( similar unique side construction) and the Mayla. Several others are on my list, I would have passed over this one but your inspiring video has changed my mind, I do not have an industrial so I will have choose fabrics My machine can handle, but you videos make my creatives ideas flow which is the goal for all great teachers...Thanks Barb

[@simplyclassic]

Thank you Barb! My goal is to inspire, I am glad I succeeded.

[@barbarafrangella796]

@@simplyclassic You are so welcome....keep the inspiration coming

[@helendipprey6011]

Just a note Chris, I have make many many Hair on Hide bags and have found that it’s not a good idea to put the hair on the back of a handbag, because over time the hair will rub off. In the beginning of my making these bags, in several months I was getting complaints from my customers. Just a thought for you to consider I really enjoy your videos.

[@simplyclassic]

Great point Helen! I appreciate you sharing, I can certainly see how that can happen.

[@helendipprey6011]

@@simplyclassic You are so Welcome!! I have learned a lot from you❤️

[@hopelives9307]

I love it

[@mariacida8834]

Meu DEUS eu amo o seu trabalho,vc é maravilhosa!!

[@simplyclassic]

Obrigado por assistir Maria!

[@LebecEgirlSews]

Thank you very much for this video. What type of scissors are you using? Black & Silver ones

[@simplyclassic]

You are welcome. The scissors are Kai. I have about 4 pairs, lol!

[@audenhealey2643]

I love this bag so much! Your tutorials are always so good and so helpful!! Thank you for showing how you set the grommet and how you place the rivet. I also thought the way you connected your strap looks very elegant and beautiful! I'm really curious about the SC hardware on your bag, if you ever decide to do a video about that. It occured to me that maybe the gusset and the connector with the grommet on it could be done on the cylinder arm? Do you think your 2750 would be convenient for the gusset, or is it just helpful for topstitching a drop in lining? Thank you for another awesome KZbin video!

[@audenhealey2643]

I'm asking about your 2750 because I'm still really debating if I should get a cylinder arm or a flat bed. I have a vintage industrial walking foot (singer 111w155) that I sew on for now.

[@simplyclassic]

The cylinder arm came with a flat bed table attachment. I think that I can really use it for both the flat bed and the cylinder arm interchangeably. I am just so comfortable using my consew. If I had to do it all again, I think I would skip purchasing the flat bed and just buy the cylinder arm with the flat bed attachment. I need to do an entire bag from start to finish with the cylinder arm. I think it would be an eye opener for everyone, including myself! I will try to get that done soon. I appreciate you watching and your feedback! Thank so very much!,

[@kenya76]

Do u have a tutorial on the keyforb

[@simplyclassic]

I did show how to do the key fob in the Fairhaven Tote video. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF6keZ2AnJaojdE. You will have to scroll to the where I show how to do the lining and it is part of that section. Thanks for subscribing!

[@margiecastonguay517]

Hi Chris I noticed the rack you have next to the door for your bags where did you get it if you don't mind me asking thank you

[@simplyclassic]

Hi Margie, I purchased that at a drapery workroom trade show several years ago. I used to make custom drapes, pillows, etc. The company was just starting out and I am not sure they made it because I have never seen it again. I don’t recall their name. I searched online and a possible alternative is a horse blanket rack. The only thing is that they are typically mounted vertically instead of horizontally. If you search, you might be able to find a horizontal one though. Here is a link to one I found. It is really convenient because the bars swing to the right and left. I haven’t searched, but possibly also a poster holder, like what you would find in a store or a carpet holder would work. I hope this helps!

[@margiecastonguay517]

Yes it does but you didn’t list the link ha ha ha it’s ok I do it all the time

[@compassfibersboutiquebouti4309]

What woven interfacing did you use for the fabric lining?

[@simplyclassic]

I used Woven Fuse 2. I have a heat press and it works great with it.

[@heavensdaughter6109]

Would it be difficult to cut fringe in the hair on hide? (not for this project, just in general).

[@simplyclassic]

I think so because you really don’t want to cut the actual hair if you can help it. Tassel cuts are so small, I think it would be tough. This hair was so short that it was hard to not cut the hair. Typically you don’t want to do that.

[@4golfing]

Would love a reply to this. I have a black diamond mink coat that I kept to make a bag with. Would you use it as accent?

[@simplyclassic]

How long is the hair? If it is short, I would probably use it as the main part of the bag, but add leather accents to break it up a bit. I think that using accents with hair on hide brings out the hair on hide and makes it even better. If it is a long hair, then yes, I would use it only as an accent. I would love to see what you come up with!

[@kimberleeleach8975]

Scoring the backside of hide with exacto knife will enable you to pull it apart and not cut hair

[@simplyclassic]

Excellent! Thank you for offering this information. I am sure it will help quite a few folks!

[@jenpatterson8309]

Where did you purchase your initials?

[@simplyclassic]

Jen, Here is a link to the etsy shop where I purchased my metal tags. Tasha is great to work with and was very responsive. She is in California, and I thought it was going to be an American Made product, but they ended up coming from China. It took a total of two months from start to finish which from what I can tell, is pretty typical. www.etsy.com/shop/MetalThingsArt

[@jenpatterson8309]

@@simplyclassic thank you

[@DiannaAtherton]

@@simplyclassic I thought the initial tag was very classy looking.