Sew4Home Bags and Totes

Author: Liz Johnson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440245207
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Create cool carryalls--no pattern required! Hit the town, office or schoolyard with these one-of-a-kind bags and totes! In this handy beginner's guide, the experts behind Sew4Home.com show you how to create ten hip projects, from clutches and shoulder bags to a slick yoga mat sling and a vintage kids' book bag. No paper patterns required! Throughout Sew4Home Bags and Totes, you'll find step-by-step instructions and sewing tutorials. Learn to make ruffles, fussy cut fabric, add an inset zipper, and other design details to give your bag a professional finish. Thanks to authors Liz Johnson and Anne Adams, learning to sew trend-setting bags and totes has never been easier or more fashionable!

Sew4Home Bags and Totes

Author: Liz Johnson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440245045
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Sew Bags

Author: Hilarie Wakefield Dayton
Publisher: Stash Books
ISBN: 9781617457913
Category : Handbags
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you're a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you'll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape when you learn the basics of construction, transferring a pattern, and finishing details. A must-have primer for the beginning sewist!

One-yard Wonders

Author: Rebecca Yaker
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603424490
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
Contains instructions for over one hundred sewing projects made with one yard of fabric, including clothing, aprons, bags and totes, organizers, toys, and other items, and provides pattern pieces and a review of basic sewing techniques.

Pillow Talk

Author: Edyta Sitar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733960830
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
Instructions and patterns for twenty-five quilted and applique pillow covers to liven up your interior decor.

The Better Bag Maker

Author: Nicole Mallalieu
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607058065
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 279

Book Description
If you want to make gorgeous, quality bags with the professional edge that really makes the difference between home-made and handmade—open The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. The 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps, and bases.. By the end of this book, you’ll have a closetful of polished bags—and most likely sew better than you ever imagined you could.

Bags for Life

Author: Stuart Hillard
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1911663402
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Join Stuart Hillard as he expands his expertise from quilt-making to crafting beautiful and sustainable bags. With 20 stylish patterns, leading quilt designer Stuart Hillard demonstrates how to create reusable and sturdy bags for every occasion. Featuring achievable patterns and fast makes for all abilities, this is a fool-proof guide to sustainable fashion that promises professional looking results. The book delves into the anatomy of the bag and takes a visual tour of the various parts of different bags, before moving onto the specific details of pockets, zips, piping, binding, straps and handles, and even metalwork. The bags are grouped according to use, including bags for work, shopping, the beach, picnics, weekend breaks, and craft material storage.

How to Sew: Appliqué

Author: The Editors of David & Charles
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 0715338870
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
A concise guide to appliqué sewing and design, with projects included. Unleash your creativity with this book covering all of the basics of appliqué sewing and design! In this short introductory guide, this highly adaptable skill is described in step-by-step detail, with: Easy to follow projects Professional tips Fun variations and ideas

Bag Making Techniques for Beginners and Beyond

Author: Susan Dunlop
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781798530061
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Susan Dunlop of SusieDDesigns(R), and author of bag-making book Style and Swing, brings you this comprehensive new sewing guide to get you designing and creating the best bags ever! There are so many different styles of bags; the possibilities of creating a unique accessory are endless. Susan shares her vast range of knowledge throughout the book, with plenty of useful tips along the way. The techniques covered will arm you with the knowledge to adapt ready-made patterns and to design your own bags from scratch! The book begins with lots of helpful advice on choosing fabrics, how to use stabilisers and which tools to use; the basic elements for making the best bags. If you've never made a bag before, start off by making the lined tote bag project. You'll then be able to work your way through the technique sections, learning about different construction methods and how to make more complex bags, by adding a range of bases, pockets, zips, handles, flaps, hardware and so on. Get ready to be inspired by Susan's enthusiasm and love of bag-making which you're sure to find infectious! The vast range of techniques, tips and know-how, which Susan shares in this book, will enable you to make fabulous bag designs you can be truly proud of!

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts

Author: Elaine Schmidt
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 9781589234697
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This book provides a reference for all kinds of crafts that involve ribbon. It includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques as well as projects to accompany each area of ribbon crafting. This is a comprehensive guide as compared to most books on ribbon crafts that are specific by technique or end result (ribbon flowers, silk ribbon embroidery, making bows). This book explores a wide range of techniques and end products, using all kinds of ribbon, making it an essential reference for all craft enthusiasts. It includes ideas and projects for scrapbooking, home décor, general crafting, and fashion.