Sew Bags: The Practical Guide to Making Purses, Totes, Clutches & More; 13 Skill-Building Projects

By: Hilarie Wakefield Dayton

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: &“Applicable to a variety of projects despite the handbag focus, this spirited primer will leave readers feeling well-prepared and ready to start sewing.&” —Publishers Weekly 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! &“Not only does this book have 13 cute and unique bags, but Hilarie also gives insight on how to think like a designer, and some really cute embellishments . . . If you have sewn before, but have never made a bag this will be great, and if you have made multiple bags and are looking to improve your skills this is also great!&” —Brooklyn Sewcial &“Full of different styles of bags that are fun and easy to make for yourself or as gifts! . . . All of the patterns and designs are easy to customize.&” —Needle, Ink and Thread &“One of my favorite parts of the book, however, was the section where Hilarie writes about learning &‘How to think like a designer.&’ She gives several exercises that help spur one&’s creativity.&” —The Sewing Room