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 SusieDDesigns Big Bag Making Book written by Susan Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SusieDDesigns' Big Bag-making Book includes ten bag projects, each with a full set of pattern pieces ready to be traced or photocopied from the book. The projects are suitable for confident beginners through to expert sewers, including those who love a challenge! You'll find a range of baby and toddler bags, modern satchels and shoppers which all have easy-to-follow sewing instructions with colour images and diagrams throughout. As well as making any of the projects for yourself or as gifts, you can sell your finished creations! Home-crafters are offered a 'sew and sell' policy, so that you can make some extra cash from your hobby too!
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 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 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 Handmade Bags In Natural Fabrics written by Emiko Takahashi and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your own charming purse, tote, clutch, satchel or eco tote with this fashionable bag making book. Handmade Bags in Natural Fabrics offers patterns for twenty-five basic bag styles along with sixty variations and the know-how to customize each bag to suit any style—from sweet-and innocent to minimalist to counter-culture. There is no better project for the eco-conscious crafter than a simple cloth bag. In addition to bag sewing patterns, basic sewing lessons teach the fundamentals of bag sewing: Hand-stitching, including French knot stitch and daisy stitch Lining and drawstring casing Corners, edges and straps Simple flourishes such as embroidery, applique and more Emiko Takahashi, a fashion and textile designer, provides easy instructions and bag sewing diagrams, as well as a sheet of full-sized pattern pieces for each handmade bag project—plus easy lessons on the basics of hand-stitching drawstring casings, corners, edges, straps, and simple flourishes. Cotton and linen bags are always useful, and they lend a carefree, laid-back touch to any warm-weather outfit. Each bag can be machine-sewn, but they are designed to be made in natural fabrics that are lightweight enough to be easily sewn by hand. With Takahashi's expert guidance, beginning sewers with little or no previous experience can learn to make these understated and elegant handbags. 25 Sewing patterns to do 60 different projects including: Envelope Pouches Bucket Bags Picnic Totes Sacks and Carryalls Classic Drawstrings
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 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 Fat Quarter Bags and Purses written by Susie Johns and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Part of a new series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, this book features 25 quick and easy projects to make - and all from half a yard of fabric or less. Each project has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive tools-and-techniques section."--
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 Better Bag Maker written by Nicole Mallalieu and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to make gorgeous, quality bags with the professional edge that really makes the difference between home-made and handmade—open The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. The 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps, and bases.. By the end of this book, you’ll have a closetful of polished bags—and most likely sew better than you ever imagined you could.
Download or read book Amy Butler s Style Stitches written by Amy Butler and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this illustrated sewing guide, the celebrated designer shares twelve new patterns with loads of variations for stylish bags of all kinds. With the patterns in Amy Butler’s Style Stitches, you can create everything from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses. Each project is designed with Butler’s fresh, modern style and attention to detail. She also includes easy-to-follow instructions for altering dimensions, straps, and embellishments so you can make each piece truly your own. This ebook includes illustrated step-by-step directions, a comprehensive techniques section, and instructions for how to print the patterns themselves, making an essential and fashionable addition to every sewer’s digital library.
Download or read book Craft a Creative Business written by Fiona Pullen and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Making & marketing a successful creative business"--Cover.
Download or read book Flossie Teacakes Guide to English Paper Piecing written by Florence Knapp and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a sea of quilting project books, Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing stands alone. Drawing together many disparate strands, this comprehensive guide offers up a deeper exploration of this precision patchwork craft, providing everything quilters need to know on a practical level to begin navigating fussy cutting and English paper-piecing (EPP). • The most comprehensive guide to English paper piecing on the market today, including history of the craft, artist profiles, and more! • Patterns for original rosettes on which to learn the practicalities of EPP are shown step-by-step, covering everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, how to mock up layouts, glue/thread basting, and more. • Finished examples exemplifying mastery of the skills learned in the book & unique secondary designs within the quilts that demonstrate the fussy cut and rosette piecing techniques. Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing is not just a how-to text on English paper piecing. While any book on English paper piecing must cover the instructional aspects, Flossie Teacakes offers a softer, warmer approach, exploring the craft on a more tactile paper-and-fabric level and including stories and inspirations this wonderful craft. Author Florence Knapp explores of the craft over a series of interviews and a journey back in time. She captures the elements that make it so much more than a simple technique guide, giving meaning to the act of English paper piecing for those who are intrigued as well as to quilters who are already hooked. As if that isn't enough, there's icing on the teacakes in the form of original paper-pieced rosettes and show stopping quilt patterns included to practice and show off your EPP skills.
