Quick answer

Pack your ByAnnie double sided tape sample pack with two or three small faux leather cuts in different finishes, a zipper, and a scrap of your main bag fabric. The tape holds zippers and seams in place while you sew, so the best sample pack is the one that lets you test it on the exact materials your next project uses. Start with a pebble faux leather and one printed cut, then add more only after you know how the tape behaves on each.

Why the tape sample pack needs matching fabric samples

A ByAnnie double sided tape sample pack is only useful if you test it on the materials you actually sew. Tape adhesion changes with surface texture, backing, and thickness, so a sample that grips a smooth vinyl may behave differently on a pebbled finish. Pack small cuts of each faux leather you plan to use, plus the fleece or foam you sandwich inside bags. That way you learn whether the tape holds long enough to position a zipper, and whether it leaves residue when you peel it back.

How to choose faux leather cuts for your sample pack

Pick cuts that represent different jobs rather than different colors. A solid pebble faux leather shows you how tape behaves on a lightly textured, pliable surface. A printed faux leather shows you whether the tape disturbs the print when you reposition it. If your pattern uses a firm base for the bag body and a softer material for accents, include one cut of each so your sample pack reflects real construction.

  • Add one solid pebble cut for bag bodies, flaps, and straps.
  • Add one printed cut for pockets, accents, or small pouches.
  • Add a zipper and a scrap of your lining fabric so you can test a full seam.
  • Keep cuts at least 3 inches square so you can tape, sew, and peel without running out of room.

What to test before you commit to a full roll

Run three quick checks on each material. First, press the tape down and see how well it grips without lifting. Second, sew through the taped seam and check whether the tape gums up your needle. Third, peel the tape back after sewing to see whether it releases cleanly or pulls fibers. Record which materials passed all three, then buy the full roll that matches your most common project.

Matching tape width to your bag making supplies starter kit

Tape width matters more than most beginners expect. Narrow tape suits zipper installation and tight curves, while wider tape stabilizes long seams and bag bases. If your sample pack includes more than one width, test each on the same faux leather cut so you can feel the difference. Then build your starter kit around the width that matches the patterns you sew most often, not the width that looks most versatile on paper.

Decision rules for building your sample pack

  • If you sew mostly zippered pouches: Pack narrow tape and one pebble faux leather cut. Test the tape along a zipper opening, then peel it back to check for residue before buying a full roll. Prioritize zipper placement over long-seam stability.
  • If you sew structured bags with firm bases: Pack wider tape and two faux leather cuts of different thicknesses. Test the tape on the firmest material first, because that is where lifting is most likely. Choose the width that holds your heaviest seam, not the width you already own.
  • If you are new to double sided tape for bag making: Start with a sample pack and one solid pebble cut. Complete one small project before adding printed or specialty materials, so you learn the tape without juggling unfamiliar surfaces. One material, one project, one tape width is the fastest way to learn.
  • If you already own a full roll: Use the sample pack to test that roll against a new faux leather before cutting into your project fabric. A five-minute test saves a ruined bag panel. Never assume a tape that works on one faux leather works on all of them.

Faux leather cuts that pair well with tape samples

  • Golden Ochre - Pebble Faux Leather: Golden Ochre - Pebble Faux Leather is made from PU with a fleece backing and is approximately 1.2mm thick, pliable, and domestic friendly. The fleece backing gives the tape something to grip, and the 1.2mm thickness is easy to sew on a domestic machine, making this a realistic test material for zipper and seam samples.
  • Purple Crayon - Pebble Faux Leather: Purple Crayon - Pebble Faux Leather is durable, easy to maintain, moisture-resistant, and approximately 1.2mm thick with a fleece backing. A second pebble cut in a different color lets you compare how the same tape behaves on the same finish, so you can tell whether a problem comes from the tape or the material.
  • Witch, Please - Printed Pebble: Witch, Please - Printed Pebble is approximately 1mm thick, made from PVC, and available in pre-cut rolls measuring 12 by 26 inches. The pre-cut roll size is convenient for sample packs because you can trim small test squares without buying a large piece, and the printed surface shows whether tape disturbs the pattern when repositioned.

Who this sample pack approach fits

Best for

  • Bag makers who want to test tape on faux leather before buying a full roll
  • Sewists building a bag making supplies starter kit around zippered pouches and small bags
  • Anyone who has struggled with tape lifting on textured or printed faux leather

Not for

  • Sewists who already know exactly which tape width and faux leather they use for every project
  • Bag makers looking for a complete hardware or pattern kit rather than a tape and material test