Hit the town with chic, modern bags for any occasion! With 19 fashionable projects, from a metal-framed clutch to a ruffled carryall, you’ll have a match for every outfit. Learn to sew darts, ruffles, and other design elements for a professional finish. Make multiples of your favorites and see for yourself how a simple change in fabric offers a whole new look. With full-size patterns and simple construction, these bags are on-trend and runway worthy.
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The best book on bags I have ever seen. 19 fabulous bags to sew. Techniques, tip and know-how are all included plus full-sized templates. I love sewing books that give full-sized patterns, so this book is ticking all the boxes. Clear instructions, easy-to-follow and fantastic photos.
The projects are graded by skill and have suggestions for size and fabric differences. My favourites are the Evelyn Clutch, Miranda Bag and Stephanie Bag. You can make 76 bags with this book.
http://www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk * Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts * This is one of the best books we have seen. With 19 fabulous projects, beautifully photographed, full-sized patterns and 76 stylish variations, it certainly ticks all the boxes. Although aimed at the beginner, with plenty of basic techniques and clear easy-to-follow instructions, there is still enough interest and variety in the designs to engage more advanced sewers, too, with patterns and techniques that'll enable them to create their own designs. The projects are all graded by skill and have suggestions for size and materials. Our personal favourites are the Stephanie bag, Miranda Bag and Evelyn Clutch. * Love to Make *
Introduction
Supplies and Basic Techniques
Projects
Small Projects
Pleated Zipper Pouches
Madison Metal Purse and Coin Case
Clutches
Jayleen Clutch
Evelyn Clutch
Bags
Julianna Bag
Linnea Ruffled Bag
Genevieve Ruffled Bag
Thelma Bag
Susan Boston Bag
Violet Bag
Valentina Bag
June Big Bag
Miranda Bag
Stephanie Bag
Market Bag and Pouch
Gallery
Resources
About the Author
Sue Kim has been designing sought-after creative sewing patterns for many years. She lives in Manitoba, Canada, with her three lovely children and husband. Sue shares her patterns and creativity on her popular website, ithinksew.com. She started sewing when she was ten years old and has always had a passion for crafts. She earned a masters degree in ancient Asian theater. However, she kept sewing and designing as a hobby until, luckily, she was asked to be a sewing instructor at a Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store. That expanded into requests to teach in several quilt shops. The quilt shop owners also encouraged her to start her own pattern business.
Her first patterns were for small bags and clutches, and eventually she was asked to make a pattern book of bags and clutches. Many of the patterns Sue sells are downloadable PDF patterns. She has completed several books of patterns and has become an independent pattern designer, writing for several publishers and pattern companies.
Sue has countless ideas; her sketchbook is never empty.
