More than a year ago, we finally discovered and tried this surprising fabric, which is difficult to imagine until you have it in your hands. Kraft Tex, halfway between leather and paper, is an excellent substitute for leather, to the point that it is now known as «vegan leather». Now, at last, we have brought different colors of Kraft Tex to the shop so we can keep creating all kinds of beautiful accessories with it.
Before we show you the new shades, don’t forget that Lulu Ferris offers various tutorials to help you get the most out of it:
Today, we’re not only showing you the new material—we’re also sharing two new photo tutorials we found online (in English). How about a couple of fresh ideas?
What to make with the new colored Kraft Tex?The natural shade we already had in stock is now joined by black and gray. A velvety, glossy black you’ll want to run your fingers over, and a soft, delicate gray that’s very easy to combine. Aren’t you already eager to get your hands on them?
1. Black Kraft Tex: glossy and intense
For all lovers of black accessories. Bags, card holders, belts, cases, coin purses like the one in the photo, and much more. Now you can make them at home with your own hands. The interesting thing about the tutorial we found for making the coin purse is that you don’t need a sewing machine.
In this case, all you need is some textile glue (permanent, of course) and to follow the photographs’ instructions step by step. That said, there’s no text, so if any questions come up, you’ll have to improvise.
Here’s the link to the handmadiya tutorial for making the coin purse with black Kraft Tex.
2. Gray Kraft Tex: delicate and easy to combine
We love the stone-gray shade of this colored Kraft Tex. It’s very soft and delicate, but don’t worry about it getting stained, because remember that you can wash it without any problems. This time, we found a tutorial for making adorable bunny-shaped baskets, lined on the inside with warm natural sherpa.
In this case, you’ll need textile glue and a sewing machine. As you know, when working with Kraft Tex, we can’t use pins to hold the material in place before sewing or gluing because the holes would remain afterward. Use clips to keep it from moving.
The Seek Kate Sew tutorial is written in English, so remember to have Google Translate handy. In any case, you can see the entire process in the photographs.
Now it’s your turn. Which color do you like best? Take a closer look at them in the shop, and keep in mind that whichever one you choose, you’ll be making the right choice. They’re all right here!