Description
Book SynopsisIt can be difficult to find bag designs that really inspire you: you might want the shape and pockets of one combined with the size and handles of another. But how do you put all these different elements together to create your perfect bag? Let sewing superstar Debbie Shore equip you with all the techniques you need to create 12 beautiful, customizable projects, and then show you how to apply these techniques and ideas to create your own unique designs.
The projects are wide-ranging, giving you plenty of ideas and techniques to try out, including a large, square-bottomed beach bag, a zipped, curved-top shoulder bag, an oilcloth tote, a pleated cosmetic bag, and a three-pocket cross-body bag with a magnetic fastener. Learn how to complete a range of techniques, from adding piping and making eyelets to inserting zips, adding handles and straps and creating a square bag base. What you create next is up to you! Mix and match techniques, fabrics and ideas to create a truly personal bag. All the techniques and stitches you need are clearly explained, and the projects can all be made on a basic sewing machine. The book is packed full of Debbie’s friendly help and advice, with all the projects shown using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions.
Trade ReviewThe book is designed to teach us all the techniques we need to create our own designs and the 12 projects are wide ranging, offering plenty of ideas. Everything is clearly explained and the bags can all be made on a basic sewing machine. The book is packed full of friendly help and advice, using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions
* Machine Knitting Monthly *
Debbie cannot put a stitch wrong and this time she brings us a book full of bags. With her stylish projects, easy to follow instructions and clear photos, she's onto another winner with this colourful, fun and user friendly book. It isn't that you can't find similar projects elsewhere, but Debbie gives you options to customize projects and also puts together a great selection of bags. Use the patterns as they are, or give them a personal twist. There are twelve projects in all, suitable for all ages and also for all skills. Make them for yourself, or give as a gift. Techniques include zips and fastenings, bases and piping. From practical bags for work or shopping to dressy bags for going out. You'll never tire of making variations on these. There are no pattern pieces, you are simply cutting fabric to size.
* Karen Platt -yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *
Popular TV presenter and author Debbie offers twelve beautiful projects in her latest book, including shoulder bag, totes, shoppers, rucksacks and large holdall. There are no patterns as each project comes with a detailed cutting list together with a comprehensive guide to tools and materials. Every bag introduces the reader a new technique for which detailed instructions are given and there are many suggestions for customising the bags to create unique and personalised designs. Outstanding value for money, this book is suitable for those with a basic knowledge of sewing and also the more experienced wishing to take their bag-making to a higher level.
* East Kent Embroiderers Guild *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 8
DESIGN TOOLKIT
Useful materials and tools 10
Basic techniques 14
Inserting a zip 14
Using bias binding 17
Making handles and straps 18
Piping 19
Fussy cutting 20
Cutting corners 20
Snipping into curves 20
Making eyelets 21
Making a square bag base 22
Adding poppers 23
Useful stitches 24
CUSTOMISING YOUR PROJECTS 26
DESIGNING YOUR OWN PROJECTS 28
PROJECTS
Beach Bag 30
City Bag 36
Office Bag 42
Oilcloth tote 50
Pleated Cosmetic Bag 54
Shopper 58
Three-pocket Bag 62
Twist Bag 66
Large Zipped Bag 70
Duffel Bag 76
Smocked Pouch 82
Pleated Bag 88
Index 96
