Patchwork Bag Books

Sue Kim

The bag makes the outfit!

• Make your own fashion statement with these sophisticated, runway-worthy bag designs
• Each of the 19 projects has multiple variations for more than 75 different stylish ways to carry it all
• Create perfectly polished bags in no time with easy construction techniques

Turn your favorite fabrics into a fashion statement! From chic wristlets to functional carryalls (and everything in between), each project includes a full-sized pattern, easy-to-follow instructions, and inspirational photos. All the sewing basics you need are here, and you will learn some more ambitious techniques such as stitching hook-and-loop tapes, making darts and pleats, and attaching magnetic snaps or zippers.

Includes 2 pattern pullouts
Published by: C&T Publications: Stash Books
ISBN: 9781607053880
Number of pages: 144
Year published: 2011

Running time: 46 minutes. All regions NTSC

Learn all the ins and outs of adding zippers and metal closures to your hand-made bags! Join Lisa Lam, author of the best selling The Bag Making Bible, as she shows you how easy it is to add the closures that make your bag contents secure. Learn how to install a flush zipper pocket, a top edge zipper and a concealed top edge zipper as well as grommets and magnetic snaps. There's nothing to fear as Lisa steps you through everything you need to know to add professional looking zippers and metal closures to your handmade bags.
ISBN: 9781440311635


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Lisa Lam

This is the first book and resource of it kind - a technique led approach to sewing your own designer bags and designer purses. It introduces, explains and demonstrates the myriad materials, hardware, tools and techniques available to the modern crafter, including using the sewing machine. Each fully illustrated chapter ends with a unique, step-by-step project that builds the ultimate handbag wardrobe, with tips for customisation. Full size patterns on a separate pull-out section mean readers can get started right away - no photocopying or enlarging required. It includes instructions to make a funky laptop bag, book bags, a messenger bag, shoulder bags and more.
Published by: David & Charles

Today's hottest designers share their sewing savvy with 25 projects, from a simple sandwich wrap to a sophisticated shoulder bag. Why shouldn't your lunch bag match your personal wardrobe and eco-conscious lifestyle?

Projects include sandwich wraps, baggies, bicycle bags, and totes
Quick and easy to make with basic sewing techniques; everyone in your family will want one!
Customize the outside with your favorite fabrics and insulate the inside. You can waterproof it with laminated cotton, oilcloth, nylon, or vinyl.
Projects are fun, functional, and reusable-make your sack lunches even greener!
Bags can be washed in your dishwasher or washing machine

Featuring contributions by designers Chrystalleena Beauchamp, Lucy Blaire, Leslie Bowman, Denise Clark, Leanne Dougherty, Jane Fitzpatrick, Shannon Fowler-Wardrep, Karen and Rebecca Garcia, Christine Hmiel, Debbie Hogan, Elizabeth Hutton, Catherine Janda, Janice Kalin, Christina Lane, Quenna Lee, Joan Leppek, Stephanie Lopez, Susan Lowe Heaney, Sandra Kay McCormick, Kimberly Paglia, Annika Rau, Mary Lynn Shroeder, Cheryl B. Steighner, Rebecca Striepe, Yoko Drain

Published by: C&T Publishing
ISBN: 9781607050049
Number of pages: 128
Year published: October 2010

Better Homes & Gardens Crafts

Bags, pillows, and pincushions are among the most popular projects for sewers and quilters. And it's no wonder–creating accessories and accents is a fast, approachable endeavor when you're itching to sew but don't have the time to tackle larger projects.

Bags, Pillows, and Pincushions gives you a fresh, robust collection of sewing patterns from the editors of American Patchwork and Quilting–5 of which are all–new projects, specially selected by your favorite editors. From approachable first projects to clever ideas for using scraps, you'll get step–by–step instructions for making beautiful bags to punch up your wardrobe, pillows to instantly update any dŽcor, and pincushions worthy of treasured gift status.

45 patterns for stylish bags, pillows, and pincushions
All projects tried, tested, and recommended by the editors of American Patchwork and Quilting
Full–size patterns for all projects offered in a tear–out pattern pack so you can use again and again

Paperback: 162 pages
Published by: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN-13: 978-0470887073
Published by: Better Homes & Gardens

Cindy Taylor Oates

A new set of bag designs from Cindy Taylor Oates featuring shaggy seams. Most of the bags designs feature pleated pockets and zipper pockets for security.

Designs and Instructions for Shaggy Bag, Strawbeery Bag, Large Shaggy Bag, Blue Floral Bag, Rainbow Bag, Shaggy Messenger Bag, Curved Bag, Make-up Bag
Published by: Taylor Made Designs

Jenny Rolfe

There is nothing quite like owning a stylish, unique handmade bag that you have created yourself. Jenny Rolfe has used quilting and free machine embroidery techniques to create a stunning collection of bags for all occasions. All the techniques are explained fully, including how to make your own fabrics and cords to give your bags that really personal touch. The fabrics used include cottons, silks and felts, as well as the more exotic metallic organza, chiffon, velvet and netting. Variegated and metallic machine threads add texture, and the bags are futher embellished with beads, sequins, shisha mirrors and wire in various colours.

Detailed step-by-step photographs accompany easy-to-follow text, and a sequence of projects illustrate how to construct, decorate and complete a range of different-shaped bags - one for every style and occasion.
Published by: Search Press

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Jenny Rolfe

There is nothing quite like owning a stylish, unique handmade purse that you have created yourself. Jenny Rolfe, author of Handmade Embroidered Bags, has used quilting and free machine embroidery techniques to create a stunning collection of purses for all occasions.

There is nothing quite like owning a stylish, unique handmade purse that you have created yourself. Jenny Rolfe, author of Handmade Embroidered Bags, has used quilting and free machine embroidery techniques to create a stunning collection of purses for all occasions.

All the techniques are explained fully, including how to make your own fabrics using ribbons and bondable fibre to give your bags that really personal touch. Step by step photographs and clear instructions show how to make six gorgeous purses

Published by: Search Press

Stylish bags with excellent pictorial instructions (in Japanese).

72 pages with full colour illustrations and photographs on virtually every page.
Published by: Japan Publications

Susan Briscoe

This is a collection of 14 beautiful bag and purse designs to take you through the week, with a pair of projects for each day and a design for every occasion. Whether it's Wednesday's 'Typo Bag' - great for a work conference - or the 'Quilter's Backpack' and 'Ticket Purse' - perfect for Sunday afternoon trips - Susan Briscoe's new collection of practical designs is sure to inspire quilters of all abilities. Each of the daily duos make a complementary pair and require the same patchwork techniques, so quilters can try out the smaller item before embarking on the main bag. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions ensure that the bags are as pleasurable to make as they are to use. Each pair is 'fat quarter friendly' and uses quick and simple methods popular with quilters, such as bias binding. All of the bags are accompanied by a variation that shows them off in a completely different colour scheme, effectively giving quilters 14 further inspirational designs.

Denise Clason

Whether you're commuting to work or escaping to play, do it in style with Quilted Bags &Totes.

15 stylish and versatile bag designs, including boutique-sytle purses, quick and easy totes, a backpack, a roomy makeup bag, a handy clutch wallet and large duffel bag.

300+ colour photos and illustrations

A comprehensive technique section detailing the basics of quilting and bag construction, including applique, making purse corners and bases, quilting, binding, adding zippers and finishing touches.

Free full-size paper patterns included.
Published by: Krause Publications

C Taylor Oates

12 designs and instructions for making'slouchy bags' including the "Taylor Made Bag"
Published by: Taylor Made Designs

Create handbags with your personal touch using black, brown grey and beige - use all the colours or pick and choose. A variety of handbags, shoulder bags, you can create that special handbag for that special occasion or event. In Japanese.

Pam Archer explains everything you need to know to make eye-catching, one-of-a-kind bags. Ten projects include a tote bag, evening bag, crafts tote, mobile phone case and more.

Added in June 2005
Published by: C&T Pubishing
Number of pages: 64
Year published: Mar 2005