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@Archie's_Grobags
I fully agree...if you want to make proper, strong, long lasting bags you need the proper kind of machine.
I'm just giving people info on where to get the proper materials to make a long lasting bag...but as you say, if you don't have a machine that's up to the job, then you're gonna have to sacrifice the longevity of the bag a little by using thinner fabrics.
One thing worth noting though is that a regular sewing machine can still get through fairly thick layers so long as you use the thickest needles you can fit in the foot, and 'walk' the needles through really thick parts by hand.