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The whole project comes printed on a single canvas panel, with the bag front, back, pocket, straps, and step-by-step instructions all included on the fabric itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Comfort Cutter 45mm Rotary Cutter, an ergonomic cutter designed to feel comfortable in your hand from the very first cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrueCut Ruler (6.5\" x 24.5\"), featuring the patented Ruler Track system that interlocks with the cutter guide for accurate, slip-free cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrueGrips Non-Slip Adhesive Strips, applied to the back of the ruler to keep it firmly in place while you cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full step-by-step video tutorial with Yvonne, walking you through the entire project from the first cut to the final stitch, can be found at the end of this description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your instructions are printed directly on the canvas panel itself, and the same instructions are repeated on a separate printed sheet inside the kit. 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