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Using Mora faux leather


by Linda Theil

People were raving about Mora faux leather, so I thought I'd give it a try. I could only find it available at a Canadian supplier Emmaline Bags in Spruce Grove, Alberta. The 55-inch wide fabric costs about $18 a yard, and is available by the half-yard and yard. Samples are also available for purchase. I chose Spicy Mustard and Moroccan Blue from a dozen basic shades. Service was terrific, and the fabric arrived quickly.

Mora faux leather is a really beautiful fabric that I enjoyed working with. I backed all my pattern pieces with a lightweight, fusible interfacing, Pellon Fashion-Fuse made to support leather, imitation leather, and furs without affecting the hand, and to help avoid shifting during sewing, according to the manufacturer. I used a Schmetz Microtex 14/90 needle, and a Teflon foot on my basic Janome heavy duty machine.

The photo above is a belt bag made from a Sally Tomato "Ferris" pattern, medium size, in Spicy Mustard Mora faux leather, lined with "Filigree" cotton lining by Bridgette Heitland of ZenChic for Moda; hardware by Craftmemore.

Here is a close-up view of the Spicy Mustard Mora faux leather made up in the "Corkordion Slim Wallet" pattern designed by Diane Spencer-Ogg.

This belt bag is the Sally Tomato "Ferris" pattern, large size, made up in Moroccan Blue Moro faux leather; Dritz hardware.
Here is a close-up of Moroccan Blue Mora faux leather made up with Spencer-Ogg free pattern "Cosmetics Pod".

This bag is the mini-sized Spencer-Ogg "Beanie Baguette" made up in Spicy Mustard Mora faux leather.

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Cathy said…
Such beautiful work, as always! Love your detailed posts.
8/10/2023
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