Accessorize
your outfits with a wardrobe of twenty bags. All types are
covered here, from shopping totes to dressy clutch purses,
casual shoulder bags and backpacks for exploring the great
outdoors.
This is a great book for those who want to make a range of
bags and try their hand at a number of different decoration
options. Embroidery, appliqué, beaded charms, decorative
labels and more all dress up the creations and are fun to
do. There are also sections on basic techniques such as making
binding, piping, patch pockets, various finishing methods
and more. The book starts with a good look at various items
that will be used in making the bags, from interfacings to
buttons, threads, zips and sewing box basics. The author has
a good readable style that is easy to understand, sharing
anecdotes and tips on topics like buying thread and using
antique buttons that had me smiling, always a good thing in
a primer. All the techniques, embellishment styles and projects
are well laid out with staged photographs aplenty for the
first two and just words for the last. This is mostly because
you learn the methods first and then put them into action
after some practice when making up the bags. There are lots
of opportunities here to use up leftovers from other projects
with methods like patchwork and appliqué, and I loved
the fact that some of the bags had a very German appearance
with folk embroidery. The simple stitches are well covered
and the pocket at the back of the book contains patterns and
templates for both bags and their decorations. Check out an
appliqué owl, Alpine style colorful folk art bags with
felt charms and pretty floral embroidery, denim bags to match
jeans and many others. Recommended for improver level and
up who want to expand on their skills and have fun in the
process. A lovely book I can’t wait to use.
If you
cannot find a good range of fabric and sewing materials locally
try www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.
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