Download or read book SusieDDesigns Beginner Bag Making written by Susan Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-02 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SusieDDesigns' Beginner Bag-making is the ideal book to refer to if you're new to bag-making or a beginner sewer. The projects are fun to make and have easy-to-follow instructions, with full-colour step images throughout. You'll be making the best bags in no time! As you work your way through the book, each project becomes a bit more complex, helping to build up your confidence and skill level. If you're an experienced sewer, jump ahead to whatever project takes your fancy. There's a good mix of beginner and intermediate projects to choose from. Susan has also included some useful information on the tools you'll need, fabric preparation, how to use stabilisers, sewing terms and a comprehensive how-to techniques section. Once you feel confident in adapting the patterns, to suit your own needs, add extra pockets, lengthen the handles, change the closure, make the bag smaller or bigger, add embellishments... the possibilities are endless, you can truly make any bag design your own!
Download or read book Bag Making Techniques for Beginners and Beyond written by Susan Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Dunlop of SusieDDesigns(R), and author of bag-making book Style and Swing, brings you this comprehensive new sewing guide to get you designing and creating the best bags ever! There are so many different styles of bags; the possibilities of creating a unique accessory are endless. Susan shares her vast range of knowledge throughout the book, with plenty of useful tips along the way. The techniques covered will arm you with the knowledge to adapt ready-made patterns and to design your own bags from scratch! The book begins with lots of helpful advice on choosing fabrics, how to use stabilisers and which tools to use; the basic elements for making the best bags. If you've never made a bag before, start off by making the lined tote bag project. You'll then be able to work your way through the technique sections, learning about different construction methods and how to make more complex bags, by adding a range of bases, pockets, zips, handles, flaps, hardware and so on. Get ready to be inspired by Susan's enthusiasm and love of bag-making which you're sure to find infectious! The vast range of techniques, tips and know-how, which Susan shares in this book, will enable you to make fabulous bag designs you can be truly proud of!
Download or read book Style and Swing written by Susan Dunlop and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll find plenty of reasons to sit down and sew these boutique-quality yet achievable bags and accessories. Everyone from beginners to experts can create an assortment of modern, practical projects for gifts or personal use. Start with a simple, elegant handbag and progress to more challenging designs; skill-level ratings are included. Step-by-step illustrated patterns for 12 attractive projects in a variety of shapes and styles Stylish accessories include a pleated clutch, market bag, satchel, and wallet Includes resource info and comprehensive how-to techniques; learn about tools, fabric prep, interfacings, linings, and purse hardware
Download or read book Sewing for the Handmade Market written by Susan Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bag-making expert, Susan Dunlop, brings you this exciting new book, filled with sewing projects suitable for all skill levels; from beginners to expert. You're sure to find plenty of designs which are fun to make and perfect for gifting or selling through the handmade market. Forget simple aprons, plain purses and cushion covers! Get your pins stuck into something a bit more challenging, modern and fun to make! Projects included: a notepad cover, laptop sleeve, writing set case, tablet sleeve, bi-fold and tri-fold wallets, mobile phone pouch, insulated lunch bag, two clutches, a pretty handbag and a makeup bag. There's also plenty of useful info on how to choose and use stabilisers, how to install magnetic and riveted snaps and advice on essential sewing tools. Susan has been designing bag-making and accessory sewing patterns since 2012 and has written many projects for sewing magazines and published a few books over the years. You'll find a range of her patterns in her online Etsy shop, SusieDDesigns®. Susan offers the reader a home-maker's license to sell what they make from her sewing patterns. So, as well as keeping or gifting what you create from the projects in this book, you might like to try making some extra cash from your sewing. You could sell at your local craft fayre, school fete, charity fundraiser or even online; Etsy is a great place to start selling your handmade crafts. Whatever you decide to do, be it keep, gift or sell your creations, you're bound to enjoy following the patterns Susan shares in this book. They have all been designed specifically with gift-making and selling in mind.
Download or read book Gertie s New Book for Better Sewing written by Gretchen Hirsch and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided.
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Bag Making written by Estelle Zanatta and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginner's guide to making classic design bags in beautiful materials. This easy-to-use beginner's sewing book contains 20 stylish and contemporary bag designs, from tote bags and box bags, to a courier bag, a sports bag and a bowling bag. A range of technique, styles, fabrics and finishes is used, to ensure that you can create exactly the bag you want. The projects are interspersed with 20 step-by-step techniques so that you can treat the book as course and work through it in order, trying out the techniques as you go, or simply pick and choose your favourite styles. Each of the bags is graded 'beginner level', 'intermediate level' or 'confident' to help you. The projects and techniques are explained with a mix of photographs and illustrations to provide the clearest possible instruction. All the pattern pieces required are given at full size on the 2 pull-out template sheets at the back of the book.
Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction written by Christine Haynes and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction helps you master all of the techniques needed to sew clothes--including tops, dresses, pants, skirts, and even outerwear. This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine and other tools/materials used, information on working with patterns and fitting, laying out the pattern pieces, cutting and marking, and on through every step of construction to the final button. Large, detailed photos guide you from start to finish and help give you a visual basis for learning the skills. This comprehensive guide is a long-lasting reference for anyone who sews clothes. It fills in all the technique details not supplied by manufacturers of the clothing patterns that most sewers use for all of their projects. The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction explains the reasons behind the methods, warns of pitfalls to watch out for, and provides you with valuable tips that help you reach a satisfying, successful end with every project. Examples show both men's and women's fashions as well as children's clothes.
Download or read book The Complete Bag Making Masterclass written by Samantha Hussey and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to sew bags for all occasions with this ultimate reference guide to the latest bag making techniques, featuring eight full-size bag patterns. Includes a comprehensive techniques section cover everything from zips, pockets, piping, and how to use the latest bag hardware to get you started, even if you’ve never sewn a bag before. As well as all the core skills, expert bag designer, Mrs. H., shares her tips for getting a professional finish on your handmade bags and how to resize patterns to get the perfect fit. Also includes patterns and instructions for eight fantastic bag projects like clutches and hold-alls so can start your bag making journey now!
Download or read book Style and Swing written by Susan Dunlop and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Select from 12 patterns in an appealing range of styles, including a pleated clutch, market bag, satchel, and wallet. Learn comprehensive how-to techniques.
Download or read book Making Handbags Purses written by Carol Parks and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers more than 50 handbags to sew, knit, or crochet - from basic hard-working everyday styles to glamorous evening bags. Patterns and step-by-step instructions are included, with tips on designing, choosing materials, plus adding decorative and durable linings.
Download or read book Queen of Crafts written by Jazz Domino Holly and published by Fig Tree. This book was released on 2011 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling the itch to stitch and the urge to preserve? Well then, get your craft on with crafter-about-town Jazz Domino Holly. As the daughter of rock-royalty and founder of the Shoreditch Sisters Women's Institute, Jazz is the perfect guide. Have fun and impress your friends and family as you learn how to- Unravel the mystery of knits and purls and whip up a Girlie Bow Headband Fix your stitches and sew a string of Heart-Felt Bunting Feel the heat in the kitchen and bake a batch of Queen of Crafts Jam Tarts Preserve tradition and fill your empty jars with delicious Oh My Darling Clementine Marmalade Get green-fingered and plant a Herbal Tea Garden Become your own beauty expert and mix up a pot of Get Lippy Lip Balm In this glorious handbook for the modern girl, Jazz will show you how to make all these things and much more. You'll be hosting the perfect tea party, organising a bake-off and setting up your own knitting circle in no time (and having a lot of fun along the way).
Download or read book Sew Bags written by Hilarie Wakefield Dayton and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Applicable to a variety of projects despite the handbag focus, this spirited primer will leave readers feeling well-prepared and ready to start sewing.” —Publishers Weekly Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you’re a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you’ll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape when you learn the basics of construction, transferring a pattern, and finishing details. A must-have primer for the beginning sewist! “Not only does this book have 13 cute and unique bags, but Hilarie also gives insight on how to think like a designer, and some really cute embellishments . . . If you have sewn before, but have never made a bag this will be great, and if you have made multiple bags and are looking to improve your skills this is also great!” —Brooklyn Sewcial “Full of different styles of bags that are fun and easy to make for yourself or as gifts! . . . All of the patterns and designs are easy to customize.” —Needle, Ink and Thread “One of my favorite parts of the book, however, was the section where Hilarie writes about learning ‘How to think like a designer.’ She gives several exercises that help spur one’s creativity.” —The Sewing Room
Download or read book QUILT BUILDER CARD DECK SET written by C&T PUBLISHING. and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Bag Making Masterclass written by Samantha Hussey and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bag pattern designer, Mrs H, has created a collection of the latest bag making techniques, based on her popular weekend retreats, to create the ultimate reference book. Due to developments in hardware bag making techniques have changed rapidly and Mrs H shows readers of all abilities how to sew quicker and better with her bag making masterclass. There are variations for each of the techniques so readers can choose the method that best suits their abilities and build their skills up to the more advanced techniques.
Download or read book The Felted Bag Book written by Susie Johns and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular craft of felting uses wool, water and soap to create a thick, strong and durable material - perfect for making a long-lasting bag. The Felted Bag Book shows how to try this exciting craft for yourself. Combining a number of different felting techniques - wet felting, knitted felting, crocheted felting and recycling - it offers 21 fun projects to experiment with wool and make truly stunning bags. Learn how to manipulate layers of wool tops for extra thickness, to knit and crochet fantastic designs and ways to embellish your bags with eye-catching motifs and trimmings. Whether you're looking for a sturdy shopping bag or a delicate evening clutch, there is a bag for every taste and for every occasion. And, with simple step-by-step instructions and inspiring photographs, it has never been easier to create one (or several) for yourself.
Download or read book Sewing for Profit Or Pleasure written by Susan Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing for Profit or Pleasure is all about creating a range of appealing, practical handbags which are perfect for gifting or selling. Each of the bag designs are fun to make, with plenty of full-colour images to supplement the detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. If you can bare to part with your beautiful creations, recipients will love receiving them as gifts, or you can make some extra cash for yourself by offering them for sale! You could sell your products at local craft fayres, school events, charity fundraisers or even online; Etsy is a great place to start selling your handmade crafts. Whatever you decide to do, be it keep, gift or sell your creations, you're sure to enjoy making the projects Susan shares in this book. They've been chosen specifically with gifting and selling in mind.
Download or read book The Bag Making Bible written by Lisa Lam and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2010-08-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate practical guide to sewing fabulous bags from expert Lisa Lam! · Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings · Expert tips, trade secrets, and inspirational advice for professional and beautiful results · A capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive designs features easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns Whether you’re getting started, improving your technique, or planning to design your own, this is the book you’ll grab for every bag you make!
