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The most FAQ regarding the mini crossbody phone bag is "can I make it with Vinyl or Faux Leather?"
Absolutely! So yesterday, I made one for myself and also recorded a short video as I sewed.
Sewing with faux leather is pretty fun, meaning I cut fewer materials and the result is always looking great! I used high-grade sofa leatherette that I bought from a local furnishing shop. It was pretty expensive but it's worth it! It's just the right thickness, pliable and a dream to stitch.
A few things to keep in mind when making this bag with Vinyl is to skip the interfacing and batting.
So basically you cut fewer materials! Unless the vinyl is thin and soft, you might want to add lightweight interfacing for that.
Another thing is to always double stitch the seam.
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For the detachable long strap, I cut 2" wide x 58" Long faux leather. The finished strap is a little wider than 0.5" wide.
As for the D-ring tab, I cut 2 of 0.5" W x 2" H faux leather. Put them on the wrong side together and just top stitch along the edges. I still have a lot to learn about sewing with faux leather. I have a couple projects in mind, but I still keep procrastinating a lot!
Well, I hope these few tips will answer your doubts in case you want to sew the phone sling bag using faux leather. Do let me know if you have any questions, I will try my best to help you.
Until next time,
Happy Sewing!
Elvira
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