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Bigger projects, sturdier tools Soft leather for bags. Zippers built for daily use. Closures that snap shut. Sew through thick seams. Punch holes anywhere.

Soft leather for bags

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Chrome Oil Tanned Top Grain Leather Side, Russet

Chrome$

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Black Nappa Premium Sheepskin Genuine Leather Hide - NO Holes - 0.8mm - Full Grain Whole Lambskin for Crafting (7-9 sq.ft)

Black$

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Tan Nappa Premium Sheepskin Genuine Leather Hide - NO Holes - 0.8mm - Full Grain Whole Lambskin for Crafting (7-9 sq.ft)

Tan$

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Craft Genuine Leather Hide - Quality Lambskin - Dark Champagne Color - 4 sq ft - Pearlescent Finish - Soft Thin Upholstery Fabric - Sewing Material

Craft$

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Zippers built for daily use

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YKK #5 Metal Brass Closed Bottom Handbag/Craft Zippers - Ring Pull, Pick Color/Length (5 Zippers per Pack)

YKK$

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Weaver Leather #5 YKK Zipper - Complete, Black, Solid Brass, 6 Inch

Weaver$

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YKK #5 Brass with Notch Ring Pull (Mix of Hot Seasonal 6 Colors) 6 Pcs Metal Zipper Closed-End for Small Handbag or Pouch

YKK$

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#5 9 Inch Metal Brass Handbag YKK Zipper Assortment - Brass Auto Lock, Medium Weight Closed Bottom, Made in the USA

#5$

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Closures that snap shut

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20 Set Magnetic Snaps, Purse Magnetic Bag Fastener Clasp Magnetic Button Replacement Kit (Bronze 14MM)

20$

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Magnetic Button Clasps Snaps Fastener Clasps for Sewing, Craft, Purses, Bags, Clothes, Leather 40 Sets (18mm, 4 Colors)

Magnetic$

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1st Choice Magnetic Button Clasp Snaps - Purses, Bags, Clothes - No Tools Required - 18mm

1st$

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50 Sets Silver Tone Magnetic Purse Snap Clasps Button for Closure Purse Handbag Clothes Sewing Craft 14mm

50$

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Sew through thick seams

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Tandy Leather Sewing Awl Kit - Strong Lock Stitch for Leather, Canvas and Vinyl Repairs

Tandy$

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Dritz Home 44122 The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl Kit

Dritz$

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5 Pieces Sewing Awl Kit with Straight and Bent Needles and 200 Meters Waxed Thread

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QMNNMA 40pcs Sewing Awl Kit with Bag, Portable Awl Stitching Tool for DIY Leather Sewing Repair

QMNNMA$

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Punch holes anywhere

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Leather Rotary Tip Hole Punch Pliers Tack Tools Craft Leatherwork 6 Sizes

Leather$

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Leathercraft Hole Punch Plier, 6-Size Rotary Leather Punching Tool, Heavy Duty

Leathercraft$

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Reppin Tools Industrial Grade Rotary Hole Punch Tool with 6 Adjustable Sizes - Hardened Carbon Steel

Reppin$

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XOOL Revolving Punch Plier Kit, Leather Hole Punch Set for Belts, Watch Bands, Straps

XOOL$

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