How to Choose a Fabric Handbag and Their Care

When you choose a handbag,the cotton one is a great selection because of the array of different colors. It lends itself beautifully to quilting for this material is easy to cut and piece. Before using that, it is best to wash and to use a stabilizer to give your handbag shape. This material makes fabric handbag in a good quality.
Silk-I do not recommend silk as a general rule for handbag construction. It is too unstable and there is a possibility of easy staining. This fabric usually must be dry-cleaned.
Linen-Linen has a loose weave and wrinkles easily. It is very important to use a good stabilizer for this fabric. Dry-cleaning is recommended.
Tapestry-This is my favorite material to use in the construction of fabric handbags. The bag will usually hold up very well and the nature of the fabrics allows for beautiful colors. The weave is loose so one must be careful at the seams and make sure all layers of fabric are caught when sewing.
Velvet-This fabric has a directional nap to it. When cutting the pattern pieces for your handbag, all pieces must be cut facing the same direction. Never press velvet; if it needs ironing, press on the wrong side. Dry-clean only.
Faux Fur-There is a nap to faux fur and all pattern pieces must be cut in the same direction. I have found this fabric to be difficult to work with but it adds nice texture to your fabric handbag. Spot clean only.
Leather-Leather is made from animal skin and you need special equipment to make a handbag from this material. It can only be professionally cleaned.
Ultrasuede is a non-woven fabric that looks and feels like suede. The advantage of the handbag made of this material is not ravel. It is absolutly washable and makes a very high quality looking fabric handbag.