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The Best Threads for Bag Making Cheat Sheet

I’m Deb, founder of The Bag Makers Sew-Ciety. I help bag makers go from hobbyist to confident creator with clear, practical tutorials (and a lot of cheering on). This cheat sheet is the quick reference I wish I’d had on day one.

  • Pick the right thread first time (no more snapped stitches)

  • Tex ↔ S quick reference (no maths mid-sew)

  • Poly vs bonded (and nylon)—when to use each

  • Needle match chart for clean, strong seams

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What’s Inside

In this free download, you’ll get:

  • Thread types explained: Standard poly, bonded poly, bonded nylon

  • Tex vs S made simple: Higher/lower = thicker/thinner—at a glance

  • Cheat tables: Quick size conversions + needle pairing guide

  • Domestic vs industrial: What your machine can actually handle

Who It’s For

  • Beginners who feel overwhelmed by thread labels

  • Confident sewists who want cleaner topstitching

  • Sellers who need reliable seams & pro finishes

  • Anyone who’s ever asked “Why does this look messy?”

Pop your name and email below, and I’ll send it straight to your inbox so the next time you’re mid-make and things get messy, you’ll have your sanity savers at hand.

[ Yes, Send Me My Best Threads for Bag making Cheat Sheet! ]

“I’ve been sewing bags for years, but Deb’s tips have saved me so much frustration – and fabric! Highly recommend.”

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