Bags: The Modern Classics: Clutches, Hobos, Satchels & More“Wonderful . . . The bags look fantastic, the fabrics are modern and stylish and this book will provide plenty of inspiration for sewing projects.” —London Modern Quilt Guild, UK 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.
“We’ve reviewed a number of top-notch books on bagmaking in the past few months, and this one, by Sue Kim, is right up there with the best of them. The two features that we think make it outstanding are the range of patterns and the quality of the instructions . . . an excellent choice for someone who is still building their bagmaking confidence and skills.” —Australian Homespun Magazine “One of the books I most often recommend for beginners. Although these projects don’t feature a lot of bells and whistles (complicated hardware, multiple pockets, etc.), the clean, classic lines provide great jumping-off points for more advanced sewists to customize to their heart’s content.” —Beth Ann Williams, author of Celtic Quilts “If you have never made a bag in your life Sue Kim will take you through the process step by step.” —Gable House & Co. |
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44 wide fabric Assembling the Exterior available to print Back and Lining back pieces backtacking based on 44 bias binding bottom corners bottom edge corsage curved seam Cut 2 Front/Back Cut 2 pieces diagram to mark ends exterior and lining Exterior Back exterior Cut exterior front Flap Corner template Flap diagram front and back Front/Back diagram Front/Back pieces Fuse the interfacing hook-and-loop tape interfacing Cut layers lining flap lining front loop mark the pieces NEED Fabric amounts Notch the curved patterns are available Patterns page 9 petals Pin and baste Pin the exterior Pleat Panel points and references Press the seam raw edge Repeat Steps right sides facing seam allowance Sewing the Exterior side/bottom piece SKILL LEVE straight edge top opening Topstitch trace and trim Transfer all points Trim corner trim the bottom Trim the corners unstitched Wristlet Zipper Purse yard for exterior yard for lining yard of 22”-wide zipper panel