Faux Leather Strap Skin-Bag | 120g 50m - Crochet Hook 8-12mm

Skin-Bag Faux Leather Ribbon – Faux Leather Yarn for Crochet Bags and Clutches

100% Polyester | 120-130g – 50m | Bags, Clutches, and Fashion Accessories

📋 Main features

• Composition100% Polyester (New Generation Faux Leather)
• Ball weight120–130 g
• Yardageapprox. 50 m
• Recommended needles10 – 25 mm
• Recommended crochet hook8 – 12 mm
• WashingHand wash with cold water, dry away from heat sources
• Ideal forBags, clutches, pouches, and fashion accessories
• Approximate yield2-3 balls for a 16-20cm clutch, 5-6 for a medium bag

🧵 The yarn

Skin-Bag Ribbon is a new generation faux leather yarn made of 100% polyester, designed for those seeking a soft, lightweight, and professional-looking material to create handmade bags and accessories. Unlike traditional jersey or lycra ribbons, this ribbon offers a smooth, leather-effect surface, slightly elasticated, ensuring a refined and modern finished product, perfect for projects requiring structure and style.

Each ball weighs between 120 and 130 grams and offers approximately 50 meters of yarn, an ideal quantity for making elegant clutches, medium bags, or fashion accessories without waste. It can be worked with an 8 to 12 mm crochet hook or 10 to 25 mm knitting needles, adapting to both compact and airier stitches depending on the desired project.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 100% polyester used for this ribbon is a new generation synthetic fiber, treated to achieve a realistic and pleasant-to-the-touch faux leather effect. Polyester ensures wear resistance, lightness, and ease of maintenance, all essential characteristics for accessories that need to maintain their shape and appearance over time. Unlike natural leather, this solution is cruelty-free, more economical, and does not require special preservation treatments.

The slight elasticity of the yarn comes from the fiber processing, which allows the ribbon to adapt to stitches without becoming excessively stiff. This makes crocheting smooth and even, ideal for those new to crochet bags as well as for those looking for a versatile material for more complex projects. The smooth surface facilitates the movement of the crochet hook and reduces hand fatigue during prolonged work sessions.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball of Skin-Bag Ribbon weighs between 120 and 130 grams and offers approximately 50 meters of yarn. With 2-3 balls, you can create an elegant 16-20 cm clutch, perfect for evenings or special occasions. For a medium-sized bag, such as a tote bag or shopper, you'll need approximately 5-6 balls, while larger projects like roomy bags or structured cross-body bags will require 8-10 balls.

The yield naturally depends on the crochet hook size and tension of your work: tighter stitches require more yarn but provide greater structure, while looser stitches create a lighter, airier effect. We recommend purchasing all the necessary balls for your project in a single order to avoid tonal differences between different dye lots, especially for lighter or more intense colors.

🧶 Recommended working method

The recommended crochet hook size ranges from 8 to 12 mm: the 8-9 mm size is ideal for structured and compact bags, where firmness and durability are needed, while the 10-12 mm size creates a softer and lighter effect, perfect for clutches or evening pouches. The choice depends on the final result you want to achieve: the larger the hook, the faster the work, but the less compact it will be.

If you prefer knitting, the recommended needle sizes range from 10 to 25 mm. Larger needles are perfect for decorative projects or fashion accessories where lightness is a priority. The ribbon glides well with both crochet hooks and knitting needles, and its controlled elasticity helps maintain uniform stitches even for beginners.

✨ Why choose Skin-Bag Ribbon

Compared to traditional jersey or lycra ribbons, Skin-Bag Ribbon offers a much more refined and professional final effect thanks to its smooth, leather-effect surface. It does not have the raw or rolled appearance typical of fabric ribbons, and it maintains its shape over time without deforming. It is lighter than thick cord ribbons, making it ideal for bags that need to be practical to carry without being heavy.

In everyday life, a bag made with this ribbon performs like a real accessory: it withstands wear, is easy to clean with a damp cloth, and maintains its elegant appearance even after months of use. It's the right choice if you want to create accessories to sell or gift with the certainty of a result that won't disappoint.

🎨 What you can create

Skin-Bag Ribbon is perfect for bags of all sizes, from mini bags to spacious shoppers. You can create elegant clutches for special occasions, evening pouches, modern cross-body bags, handles, and details for bags made from other materials. It also works great for fashion accessories like belts, oversized bracelets, or decorative details for clothing.

👩‍🎨 Who it's suitable for

This yarn is suitable for both beginners new to crochet bags and experienced crafters. The uniform texture and slight elasticity make the work smooth and enjoyable, reducing hand fatigue. Basic stitches like single crochet or half double crochet are sufficient to achieve professional results, so no advanced techniques are needed.

It's typically purchased by hobbyists who want to create accessories for personal use, artisans who sell handmade bags on Etsy or Instagram, and anyone looking for a high-quality handmade gift. It's also perfect for those who want to experiment with faux leather ribbons without investing in large 300g bobbins, starting with more manageable balls.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingHand wash with cold water and mild detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin dryingAvoid spin drying
• DryingDry away from direct heat sources
• IroningDo not iron
• StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary