The Perfect Handmade Bag

The Perfect Handmade Bag

Turn a tea towel into a shopping tote, a vintage scarf into a chic handbag, a pair of jeans into a stylish purse and so much more with 35 projects for fun bags that are all super affordable since they can be fashioned out of fabric and embellishments you already have on hand! These bags—which can, of course, be made with new fabric—are designed to be made out of supplies that started out as something else, be it curtains, tableclothes, sweaters, wool skirts or coats, blankets, even necklaces, postcards and other pretty ephemera, gloves and cushion covers. From a lightweight shopper that can be folded and buttoned up into a package small enough to fit in your pocket to a cheery canvas carryall roomy and sturdy enough to hold everything you need for a day at the beach, Clare Youngs’ designs come in such a wide range of styles and sizes that this is a fantastic book for crafters who love variety. You’re bound to find the perfect handmade bag for every use, skill level and taste. And with crystal-clear instructions and diagrams for all the steps and techniques, plus material lists, templates (when necessary) and a big color photos of the finished bags, you’ll want to make them all!

Softcover: 128 pages

Publisher: Cico Books ( September 01, 2009 )

Item #: 73-7541

ISBN: 9781906525811

Product Dimensions: 8.25 x 11.0 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 19.0 ounces